multi source·5/15/2026·5 sources analyzed
Pershing Square Invests in Microsoft, Exits Hilton, Reduces Alphabet Stake
Bill Ackman's investment firm has made significant changes to its portfolio in the first quarter. The firm has increased its stake in Microsoft while divesting from Hilton and reducing its investment in Alphabet. (sources: barrons, wsj, bloomberg, cnbc, businessinsider)
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Pershing Square has acquired shares in Microsoft, focusing on the company's potential in artificial intelligence and cloud services. The firm has also exited its position in Hilton and decreased its stake in Alphabet.
- Pershing Square has increased its investment in Microsoft during a market sell-off.
- The firm has exited its investment in Hilton.
- Pershing Square has reduced its stake in Alphabet.
Why it matters
These investment decisions reflect a strategic shift towards technology and AI-focused companies.
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barronsPershing Square Snapped Up Microsoft Shares, Exited Hilton, Slashed Alphabet Stake in First QuarterwsjBill Ackman’s Pershing Square Bets on Microsoft’s AI Ambitions With New StakebloombergPershing Square Has Taken New Stake in Microsoft, Ackman SayscnbcBill Ackman built Microsoft stake in first quarter during sell-off, betting on AI and cloud growth