Bill Ackman built Microsoft stake in first quarter during sell-off, betting on AI and cloud growth
Bill Ackman built Microsoft stake in first quarter during sell-off, betting on AI and cloud growth
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/15/bill-ackman-says-he-built-microsoft-position-in-first-quarter.html
Publish Date: 2026-05-15 06:52:00
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- Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Inc. has built a significant position in Microsoft, viewing the company’s recent pullback as a strategic opportunity to invest at a compelling valuation.
- Ackman disclosed this investment in a detailed post before filing his firm’s quarterly 13F report; the investment started in February, following a decline in Microsoft’s stock post-earnings report.
- Microsoft’s shares fell over 26% from their peak in July 2025 due to investor concerns about its AI investments and growth in Azure cloud business.
- Ackman reassured that worries about Microsoft’s AI competitiveness and Azure future are overblown and highlighted the robustness of Microsoft’s Office productivity suite (M365) and ongoing R&D efforts.
- He compared investing in Microsoft now with previous investments in Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta under similar market skepticism.
- Ackman’s Pershing Square completed two initial public offerings last month: Pershing Square USA Ltd. and Pershing Square Inc., providing investors two avenues to invest in its portfolio and management services.
