Microsoft Director John W. Stanton acquired 5,000 shares on February 18, 2026, valued at $1.99 million at an average price of $397.35 per share, representing a 6.34% increase in his direct holdings to 83,905 shares. The purchase occurred as MSFT shares closed at $399.60 on February 18, up 0.69% for the day, but still off its 52-week high of $555.45. This insider buying stands out against a backdrop of predominantly insider selling over the past six months, with 1 purchase versus 10 sales. Microsoft has a $2.97 trillion market capitalization.