Robert Olstein's MSFT Position Overview
Robert Olstein (via Olstein Capital Management, L.P.) currently holds 16,700 shares of Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) worth $6.18 M, representing 1.35% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 52 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Robert Olstein has maintained a long-term strategic position in MSFT, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2015, adding 52,000 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2013, reducing 138,000 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Robert Olstein's Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Trades by Robert Olstein
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +6,700 | Add 67.00% | 16,700 | $370.18 |
| Q4 2025 | +900 | Add 9.89% | 10,000 | $483.60 |
| Q3 2025 | -900 | Reduce 9.00% | 9,100 | $517.91 |
| Q1 2025 | +500 | Add 5.26% | 10,000 | $375.40 |
| Q3 2024 | +2,500 | Add 35.71% | 9,500 | $430.32 |
| Q1 2024 | -3,500 | Reduce 33.33% | 7,000 | $420.71 |
| Q4 2023 | -2,500 | Reduce 19.23% | 10,500 | $376.00 |
| Q2 2023 | -13,000 | Reduce 50.00% | 13,000 | $340.54 |
| Q1 2023 | -7,000 | Reduce 21.21% | 26,000 | $288.31 |
| Q4 2022 | +3,000 | Add 10.00% | 33,000 | $239.82 |
| Q3 2022 | +8,000 | Add 36.36% | 30,000 | $232.90 |
| Q2 2022 | +3,500 | Add 18.92% | 22,000 | $256.82 |
| Q1 2022 | +6,500 | Add 54.17% | 18,500 | $308.32 |
| Q4 2021 | -7,000 | Reduce 36.84% | 12,000 | $336.33 |
| Q3 2021 | -2,000 | Reduce 9.52% | 19,000 | $281.89 |
| Q2 2021 | -2,000 | Reduce 8.70% | 21,000 | $270.90 |
| Q1 2021 | +8,000 | Add 53.33% | 23,000 | $235.78 |
| Q4 2020 | +800 | Add 5.63% | 15,000 | $222.40 |
| Q3 2020 | -1,000 | Reduce 6.58% | 14,200 | $210.35 |
| Q2 2020 | -5,400 | Reduce 26.21% | 15,200 | $203.49 |
| Q1 2020 | -12,400 | Reduce 37.58% | 20,600 | $157.72 |
| Q2 2019 | -5,000 | Reduce 13.16% | 33,000 | $133.97 |
| Q1 2019 | -8,000 | Reduce 17.39% | 38,000 | $117.95 |
| Q3 2018 | -20,300 | Reduce 30.62% | 46,000 | $114.37 |
| Q2 2018 | -81,700 | Reduce 55.20% | 66,300 | $98.61 |
| Q1 2018 | +48,000 | Add 48.00% | 148,000 | $91.27 |
| Q4 2017 | -10,000 | Reduce 9.09% | 100,000 | $85.54 |
| Q3 2017 | -10,000 | Reduce 8.33% | 110,000 | $74.49 |
| Q2 2017 | -37,000 | Reduce 23.57% | 120,000 | $68.93 |
| Q1 2017 | -20,000 | Reduce 11.30% | 157,000 | $65.86 |
| Q2 2016 | +19,000 | Add 12.03% | 177,000 | $51.17 |
| Q4 2015 | -23,000 | Reduce 12.71% | 158,000 | $55.48 |
| Q3 2015 | +27,000 | Add 17.53% | 181,000 | $44.26 |
| Q1 2015 | +52,000 | Add 50.98% | 154,000 | $40.66 |
| Q4 2014 | +12,000 | Add 13.33% | 102,000 | $46.45 |
| Q4 2013 | -50,000 | Reduce 35.71% | 90,000 | $37.41 |
| Q3 2013 | -138,000 | Reduce 49.64% | 140,000 | $33.28 |
| Q2 2013 | +278,001 | Add 0.00% | 278,000 | $34.55 |
Robert Olstein's Microsoft Corporation Investment FAQs
Robert Olstein first purchased Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) in Q2 2013, acquiring 278,000 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Robert Olstein has held Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) for 52 quarters since Q2 2013.
Robert Olstein's largest addition to Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) was in Q2 2013, adding 278,000 shares worth $9.6 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Robert Olstein's firm, Olstein Capital Management, L.P., owns 16,700 shares of Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), valued at approximately $6.18 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) represents approximately 1.35% of Robert Olstein's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Robert Olstein's peak holding in Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) was 278,000 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2013.