Amy Hood, the Chief Financial Officer of Microsoft Corporation, has sold a total of 5,305 shares of the company's stock. This transaction occurred on October 13, 2026, as part of a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan that Hood adopted on June 10, 2026. The sales were executed at various prices, with the average price per share reported between $544.80 and $546.51.
The sales were made in three separate transactions. The first involved 3,387 shares sold at an average price of $544.8001, the second involved 2,927 shares at $545.7722, and the last transaction included 991 shares sold at $546.5084. Following these transactions, Hood retains 555,396.427 shares of Microsoft stock.
Background
Microsoft Corporation, a leading technology company, is known for its software products and services, including the Windows operating system and Microsoft Office suite. The company is headquartered in Redmond, Washington, and operates under the SIC classification for services in prepackaged software. Microsoft is publicly traded under the ticker symbol MSFT.
What the Filing Says
The SEC filing indicates that the sales were made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, which allows executives to set up a predetermined schedule for selling shares. This plan helps to avoid any potential allegations of insider trading. The filing also notes that the transactions were executed in multiple trades at varying prices, with the reported prices reflecting the weighted average.
Impact
The sales by Hood may have implications for investor sentiment regarding Microsoft and its executive leadership. As a key figure in the company's financial strategy, Hood's stock transactions could be interpreted as a signal of her confidence in the company's future performance. However, such sales are common among executives, particularly when conducted under a trading plan.
What's Next
The filing does not say what happens next.