Cantor Fitzgerald began coverage on shares of Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR – Get Free Report) in a research note issued to investors on Tuesday. The firm set an “overweight” rating and a $213.00 price target on the software maker’s stock. Cantor Fitzgerald’s price target points to a potential upside of 33.30% from the stock’s previous close.
Several other equities analysts also recently weighed in on MSTR. Canaccord Genuity Group raised their price target on Strategy from $464.00 to $474.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, November 3rd. HC Wainwright cut their price objective on Strategy from $521.00 to $475.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Monday, November 3rd. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Strategy in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Mizuho reduced their target price on shares of Strategy from $484.00 to $403.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Friday, January 16th. Finally, China Renaissance assumed coverage on Strategy in a report on Wednesday, October 15th. They set a “buy” rating and a $473.00 price target on the stock. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Strategy presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $413.75.
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Strategy Stock Performance
Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October 30th. The software maker reported $8.42 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.10) by $8.52. The business had revenue of $128.69 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $116.65 million. Strategy had a return on equity of 20.98% and a net margin of 1,667.09%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 10.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business posted ($1.56) earnings per share. Strategy has set its FY 2025 guidance at 80.000-80.000 EPS.
Insider Buying and Selling
In other Strategy news, EVP Wei-Ming Shao sold 5,334 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, November 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $226.36, for a total transaction of $1,207,404.24. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 32,726 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,407,857.36. This trade represents a 14.01% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, Director Carl J. Rickertsen acquired 5,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, January 12th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $155.88 per share, for a total transaction of $779,400.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 5,000 shares in the company, valued at approximately $779,400. The trade was a ∞ increase in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Over the last 90 days, insiders acquired 7,112 shares of company stock valued at $984,888 and sold 13,177 shares valued at $2,843,166. 8.46% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
Institutional Trading of Strategy
Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd purchased a new position in shares of Strategy in the third quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Quent Capital LLC acquired a new position in Strategy in the 3rd quarter valued at $33,000. Binnacle Investments Inc lifted its holdings in Strategy by 492.9% in the 2nd quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc now owns 83 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $34,000 after purchasing an additional 69 shares in the last quarter. SOA Wealth Advisors LLC. boosted its stake in Strategy by 44.4% during the 3rd quarter. SOA Wealth Advisors LLC. now owns 117 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $38,000 after purchasing an additional 36 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Salomon & Ludwin LLC acquired a new stake in Strategy during the 3rd quarter worth $39,000. 59.84% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Trending Headlines about Strategy
Here are the key news stories impacting Strategy this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Strategy disclosed another meaningful Bitcoin purchase — 2,932 BTC (~$264.1M) — expanding its treasury and signaling continued management conviction in BTC as a corporate asset. Strategy purchased $264 million in bitcoin last week
- Positive Sentiment: Cantor Fitzgerald’s analyst move to cover MSTR alongside other crypto-linked names is a positive flow/visibility event — fresh coverage can attract investor attention and buyers. Cantor Fitzgerald Turns Up the Heat on These 3 Crypto Stocks
- Neutral Sentiment: Strategy used proceeds from an at‑the‑market (ATM) equity program and share sales to fund the BTC purchases — this funds accumulation but raises dilution questions that investors parse differently. Strategy Expands Bitcoin Holdings Using ATM Equity Proceeds
- Negative Sentiment: A Seeking Alpha analyst (ULTY) downgraded coverage, arguing the firm’s recent strategy change is unlikely to reduce NAV erosion — highlights investor concern about dilution, NAV/per-share math and long-term shareholder value. ULTY: Doubtful That The Strategy Change Will Reduce NAV Erosion (Rating Downgrade)
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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