Microsoft (MSFT) Slipped in Q1 Despite Revenue Growth of 15%

Microsoft (MSFT) Slipped in Q1 Despite Revenue Growth of 15%

By Soumya Eswaran
Publication Date: 2026-04-29 11:35:00

Wedgewood Partners, an investment management company, released its first-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The Wedgewood Composite returned -6.3% (net) in the first quarter compared to the S&P 500’s -4.3%, the Russell 1000 Growth Index’s -9.8%, and the Russell 1000 Value Index’s 2.1% returns. The letter mentioned the ongoing war, highlighting the swift response of financial and commodities markets to military strikes and geopolitical commentary. Historically, oil shocks have consistently displayed a significant influence on global financial markets.  In addition, please check the Fund’s top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.

In its first-quarter 2026 investor letter, Wedgewood Partners identified Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) as a leading detractor from the performance. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is a multinational software company that develops and supports software, services, devices, and…