Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. purchased a new stake in Strategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR – Free Report) in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm purchased 168,634 shares of the software maker’s stock, valued at approximately $25,816,000.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in MSTR. Handelsbanken Fonder AB increased its holdings in Strategy by 28.8% in the second quarter. Handelsbanken Fonder AB now owns 106,522 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $9,260,000 after buying an additional 23,829 shares in the last quarter. Venture Visionary Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Strategy during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $1,697,000. Nykredit A S purchased a new stake in shares of Strategy during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $2,383,000. WINTON GROUP Ltd purchased a new stake in shares of Strategy during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $826,000. Finally, Bank of America Corp DE boosted its stake in shares of Strategy by 3.1% during the 1st quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 3,965,680 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $494,917,000 after acquiring an additional 117,374 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 59.84% of the company’s stock.
Insider Activity at Strategy
In related news, Director Jarrod Patten sold 1,350 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, October 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $156.16, for a total value of $210,816.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 28,406 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,435,880.96. This represents a 4.54% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Insiders sold a total of 10,200 shares of company stock valued at $1,443,356 over the last ninety days. 5.40% of the stock is owned by insiders.
More Strategy News
Here are the key news stories impacting Strategy this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Strategy purchased 811 Bitcoin for approximately $65.5 million at an average price of $80,846, bringing its holdings to 849,327 BTC. The purchase reinforces Michael Saylor’s commitment to expanding the company’s Bitcoin treasury and likely helped support the stock. Strategy Buys 811 Bitcoin for $65.5M as Reserve Reaches $4.9B
- Positive Sentiment: The Q3 earnings call highlighted plans to accelerate Bitcoin accumulation through preferred securities, stronger liquidity and expansion of Strategy’s digital-credit business. Management’s broader financing strategy may improve access to capital for future purchases. Strategy Earnings Call Highlights Bitcoin and Credit Growth
- Positive Sentiment: Strategy repurchased approximately $208.2 million of its STRC preferred stock, a move that could reduce preferred-share obligations and support the capital structure. Analysts also maintained bullish views, including a reiterated “Buy” rating from BTIG.
- Neutral Sentiment: The company sold 1.18 million common shares for $164 million, using proceeds for Bitcoin purchases and cash reserves. The fundraising strengthens liquidity but increases the number of shares outstanding.
- Neutral Sentiment: Strategy’s reported Q3 results benefited substantially from unrealized Bitcoin gains, while revenue declined year over year. Investors are therefore likely to focus more on Bitcoin prices, financing access and asset coverage than on the software business alone.
- Negative Sentiment: Bitcoin-linked equities experienced a difficult October, and higher Treasury yields have reduced demand for riskier assets. Continued cryptocurrency weakness or further ETF outflows could pressure MSTR because of its high sensitivity to Bitcoin prices. Strategy’s Michael Saylor Blames These 3 Factors for Bitcoin’s Recent Sluggish Performance
Strategy Stock Up 0.2%
MSTR stock opened at $130.76 on Tuesday. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $143.90 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $134.30. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.22, a quick ratio of 5.39 and a current ratio of 5.39. The stock has a market capitalization of $50.24 billion, a P/E ratio of -2.15 and a beta of 3.56. Strategy Inc has a one year low of $81.81 and a one year high of $270.36.
Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October 29th. The software maker reported $44.75 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $20.19 by $24.56. Strategy had a negative return on equity of 74.18% and a negative net margin of 6,102.95%. The company had revenue of $125.43 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $127.76 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $8.42 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was down 2.5% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, sell-side analysts expect that Strategy Inc will post -15.60 EPS for the current year.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
MSTR has been the topic of a number of research reports. Canaccord Genuity Group upped their price target on Strategy from $175.00 to $179.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, September 8th. HC Wainwright reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $250.00 price objective on shares of Strategy in a report on Friday. Wall Street Zen raised Strategy from a “strong sell” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Sunday, August 16th. Weiss Ratings downgraded Strategy from a “hold (c)” rating to a “sell (d)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, August 4th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $350.00 target price (down from $450.00) on shares of Strategy in a research report on Wednesday, August 26th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have issued a Buy rating, two have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $245.86.
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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.
Founded in 1989 by Michael J.
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