David Tepper's Appaloosa Management reduced its Microsoft holdings by about 82% in Q1 2026, while Bill Ackman's Pershing Square initiated a $2.09 billion position, attracted by strong Azure and AI growth. Despite Microsoft's solid earnings beats and a large multi-year backlog, the stock has dropped over 8% since early February, reflecting concerns over rising capital expenditures and investment losses related to AI projects. Tepper's cautious trimming contrasts with Ackman's contrarian buy, suggesting investors should watch for signs of peak capex and improving free cash flow before increasing exposure. The next earnings report will be crucial for validating Ackman's bullish thesis.
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