Strategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR – Get Free Report)’s share price rose 6.6% during trading on Wednesday . The stock traded as high as $189.60 and last traded at $184.3350. Approximately 9,811,125 shares traded hands during trading, a decline of 55% from the average daily volume of 21,886,400 shares. The stock had previously closed at $172.99.
Strategy News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Strategy this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Bitcoin rally lifts MSTR — coverage notes Strategy stock surged as Bitcoin approached $100,000 and the company’s stake benefited from the crypto rally. Strategy (MSTR) Stock Soars 10 Percent
- Positive Sentiment: Company continues to add Bitcoin — reporting that Strategy kept buying BTC amid increased clarity from MSCI, reinforcing the firm’s asset-allocation narrative. Strategy Inc. (MSTR) Continues to Add Bitcoin Amid MSCI Clarity
- Positive Sentiment: Chairman Michael Saylor defends Bitcoin-treasury strategy — Saylor pushed back on criticism of companies using equity/debt to buy BTC, a public-relations positive that supports management’s narrative. Michael Saylor pushes back on criticism of Bitcoin treasury companies
- Positive Sentiment: Insider buying — a Strategy director bought MSTR shares for the first time in 3.5 years, which investors often view as a confidence signal. Strategy Director Buys MSTR For First Time In 3.5 Years—Here’s Why That Matters
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst and market commentary is mixed — some Wall Street pieces highlight bullish analyst views and debate whether to buy, reflecting divergent investor opinions rather than a clear consensus. Wall Street Bulls Look Optimistic About Strategy (MSTR): Should You Buy?
- Negative Sentiment: TD Cowen trims price target — the firm cut its MSTR target to $440 from $500, citing a weaker Bitcoin-yield outlook, which reduces analyst upside expectations. TD Cowen Cuts Strategy Stock (MSTR) Price Target on Lower Bitcoin Yield Outlook
- Negative Sentiment: Mizuho lowers its price target — another analyst trimmed its target (from $484 to $403) while remaining positive, signaling caution about near-term upside. MSTR price target lowered by Mizuho
- Negative Sentiment: Critical coverage — longform pieces (e.g., NYT) question whether Strategy’s Bitcoin-first transformation is sustainable, which can weigh on investor sentiment and attract more scrutiny. Michael Saylor’s Creative Bitcoin Strategy Isn’t Working
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several research analysts have commented on MSTR shares. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Strategy in a research report on Monday, December 29th. BTIG Research decreased their price objective on Strategy from $700.00 to $630.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Friday, October 31st. Monness Crespi & Hardt upgraded Strategy from a “sell” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday, November 10th. Sanford C. Bernstein set a $450.00 price target on Strategy and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, December 8th. Finally, Canaccord Genuity Group upped their price objective on shares of Strategy from $464.00 to $474.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, November 3rd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have given a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $435.44.
Strategy Stock Performance
The company’s 50-day moving average price is $177.27 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $290.03. The company has a market cap of $49.92 billion, a P/E ratio of 8.08 and a beta of 3.42. The company has a current ratio of 0.66, a quick ratio of 0.66 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16.
Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Thursday, October 30th. The software maker reported $8.42 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.10) by $8.52. The business had revenue of $128.69 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $116.65 million. Strategy had a net margin of 1,667.09% and a return on equity of 20.98%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 10.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned ($1.56) earnings per share. Strategy has set its FY 2025 guidance at 80.000-80.000 EPS.
Insider Transactions at Strategy
In other news, Director Jane A. Dietze acquired 1,100 shares of Strategy stock in a transaction on Friday, November 21st. The stock was bought at an average cost of $95.28 per share, with a total value of $104,808.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the director owned 2,600 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $247,728. This represents a 73.33% increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, EVP Wei-Ming Shao sold 2,600 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, November 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $202.02, for a total transaction of $525,252.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 32,726 shares in the company, valued at $6,611,306.52. This represents a 7.36% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last three months, insiders have purchased 6,112 shares of company stock valued at $885,408 and have sold 13,177 shares valued at $2,843,166. 8.46% of the stock is owned by insiders.
Institutional Trading of Strategy
A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of MSTR. Strs Ohio purchased a new stake in Strategy in the 1st quarter worth about $905,000. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB lifted its position in shares of Strategy by 2.1% in the second quarter. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB now owns 2,798 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $1,131,000 after purchasing an additional 58 shares in the last quarter. Aaron Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Strategy during the second quarter worth approximately $451,000. Sovran Advisors LLC grew its position in Strategy by 16.6% during the second quarter. Sovran Advisors LLC now owns 10,130 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $4,021,000 after purchasing an additional 1,443 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Signal Advisors Wealth LLC grew its position in Strategy by 75.2% during the second quarter. Signal Advisors Wealth LLC now owns 6,281 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $2,539,000 after purchasing an additional 2,696 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 59.84% of the company’s stock.
About Strategy
Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, Incorporated (NASDAQ: MSTR) is a global provider of enterprise analytics and mobility software. The company’s flagship platform offers business intelligence, data discovery, and advanced visualizations that enable organizations to analyze large volumes of data and deliver actionable insights. In addition to traditional on-premises deployments, Strategy provides a range of cloud-based services and managed offerings that allow customers to leverage the power of its analytics tools without managing complex infrastructure.
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