Manning & Napier Group's MSFT Position Overview
Manning & Napier Group (via Manning & Napier Advisors LLC) currently holds 645,204 shares of Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) worth $334.18 M, representing 4.26% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 50 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Manning & Napier Group has maintained a long-term strategic position in MSFT, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2016, adding 3.85 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2017, reducing 2.01 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Manning & Napier Group's Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Trades by Manning & Napier Group
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +1.37 M | Add 0.00% | 1.37 M | $34.54 |
| Q3 2013 | -332,549 | Reduce 24.36% | 1.03 M | $33.28 |
| Q4 2013 | -70,627 | Reduce 6.84% | 962,124 | $37.41 |
| Q1 2014 | -115,281 | Reduce 11.98% | 846,843 | $40.99 |
| Q2 2014 | +17,453 | Add 2.06% | 864,296 | $41.70 |
| Q3 2014 | -74,939 | Reduce 8.67% | 789,357 | $46.36 |
| Q4 2014 | +100,392 | Add 12.72% | 889,749 | $46.45 |
| Q1 2015 | +271,608 | Add 30.53% | 1.16 M | $40.65 |
| Q2 2015 | -140,921 | Reduce 12.13% | 1.02 M | $44.15 |
| Q3 2015 | -45,639 | Reduce 4.47% | 974,797 | $44.26 |
| Q4 2015 | -176,671 | Reduce 18.12% | 798,126 | $55.48 |
| Q1 2016 | +16,930 | Add 2.12% | 815,056 | $55.23 |
| Q2 2016 | -55,577 | Reduce 6.82% | 759,479 | $51.17 |
| Q3 2016 | +3.85 M | Add 507.40% | 4.61 M | $57.60 |
| Q4 2016 | +162,884 | Add 3.53% | 4.78 M | $62.14 |
| Q1 2017 | -677,436 | Reduce 14.18% | 4.1 M | $65.86 |
| Q2 2017 | -2.01 M | Reduce 48.93% | 2.09 M | $68.93 |
| Q3 2017 | -116,350 | Reduce 5.56% | 1.98 M | $74.49 |
| Q4 2017 | +1.78 M | Add 0.00% | 1.78 M | $85.54 |
| Q1 2018 | +442,025 | Add 24.88% | 2.22 M | $91.27 |
| Q2 2018 | -76,925 | Reduce 3.47% | 2.14 M | $98.61 |
| Q3 2018 | -61,480 | Reduce 2.87% | 2.08 M | $114.37 |
| Q4 2018 | -116,630 | Reduce 5.61% | 1.96 M | $101.57 |
| Q1 2019 | +477,691 | Add 24.32% | 2.44 M | $117.94 |
| Q2 2019 | -117,375 | Reduce 4.81% | 2.32 M | $133.96 |
| Q3 2019 | -829,109 | Reduce 35.67% | 1.49 M | $139.03 |
| Q4 2019 | -383,540 | Reduce 25.65% | 1.11 M | $157.70 |
| Q1 2020 | +183,080 | Add 16.47% | 1.29 M | $157.71 |
| Q2 2020 | -417,190 | Reduce 32.23% | 877,345 | $203.51 |
| Q3 2020 | -28,674 | Reduce 3.27% | 848,671 | $210.33 |
| Q4 2020 | -20,553 | Reduce 2.42% | 828,118 | $222.42 |
| Q1 2021 | +177,330 | Add 21.41% | 1.01 M | $235.77 |
| Q2 2021 | -3,959 | Reduce 0.39% | 1 M | $270.90 |
| Q3 2021 | -28,964 | Reduce 2.89% | 972,525 | $281.92 |
| Q4 2021 | +7,850 | Add 0.81% | 980,375 | $336.32 |
| Q1 2022 | +7,594 | Add 0.77% | 987,969 | $308.31 |
| Q2 2022 | -3,875 | Reduce 0.39% | 984,094 | $256.83 |
| Q3 2022 | -1,590 | Reduce 0.16% | 982,504 | $232.90 |
| Q4 2022 | -5,641 | Reduce 0.57% | 976,863 | $239.82 |
| Q1 2023 | -415,541 | Reduce 42.54% | 561,322 | $288.30 |
| Q2 2023 | -185,206 | Reduce 32.99% | 376,116 | $340.54 |
| Q3 2023 | -3,867 | Reduce 1.03% | 372,249 | $315.75 |
| Q4 2023 | +971 | Add 0.26% | 373,220 | $376.04 |
| Q1 2024 | -5,365 | Reduce 1.44% | 367,855 | $420.72 |
| Q2 2024 | +503,284 | Add 0.00% | 503,283 | $446.95 |
| Q3 2024 | -58,980 | Reduce 11.72% | 444,303 | $430.30 |
| Q4 2024 | +257,889 | Add 58.04% | 702,192 | $421.50 |
| Q1 2025 | +11,408 | Add 1.62% | 713,600 | $375.39 |
| Q2 2025 | -41,378 | Reduce 5.80% | 672,222 | $497.40 |
| Q3 2025 | -27,018 | Reduce 4.02% | 645,204 | $517.95 |
Manning & Napier Group's Microsoft Corporation Investment FAQs
Manning & Napier Group first purchased Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) in Q2 2013, acquiring 1,365,300 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Manning & Napier Group has held Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) for 50 quarters since Q2 2013. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Manning & Napier Group's largest addition to Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) was in Q3 2016, adding 4,613,038 shares worth $265.71 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Manning & Napier Group's firm, Manning & Napier Advisors LLC, owns 645,204 shares of Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), valued at approximately $334.18 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) represents approximately 4.26% of Manning & Napier Group's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Manning & Napier Group's peak holding in Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) was 4,775,922 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2016. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.