BTIG Research Reiterates Buy Rating for Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR)

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR)‘s stock had its “buy” rating reiterated by investment analysts at BTIG Research in a report released on Friday,Benzinga reports. They presently have a $250.00 price objective on the software maker’s stock. BTIG Research’s price objective indicates a potential upside of 155.78% from the company’s current price.

Other equities analysts have also issued research reports about the stock. Barclays assumed coverage on shares of Strategy in a report on Tuesday, July 7th. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $130.00 price objective on the stock. B. Riley Financial upped their target price on Strategy from $200.00 to $215.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. Monness Crespi & Hardt reaffirmed a “neutral” rating on shares of Strategy in a report on Tuesday, June 2nd. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Strategy from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, July 6th. Finally, TD Cowen lowered their price objective on Strategy from $400.00 to $260.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, June 30th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $266.31.

Strategy Stock Up 4.7%

MSTR opened at $97.74 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $34.25 billion, a PE ratio of -2.43 and a beta of 3.54. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.22, a quick ratio of 6.05 and a current ratio of 6.05. Strategy has a 1 year low of $81.81 and a 1 year high of $414.36. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $111.67 and a 200 day moving average price of $135.32.

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) last posted its earnings results on Friday, July 31st. The software maker reported ($24.45) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($2.19) by ($22.26). The business had revenue of $122.37 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $122.90 million. Strategy had a negative net margin of 2,482.01% and a negative return on equity of 26.97%. The business’s revenue was up 6.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $32.52 EPS. Sell-side analysts expect that Strategy will post 57.47 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Strategy

In other Strategy news, CAO Jeanine Montgomery sold 354 shares of Strategy stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, June 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $123.84, for a total value of $43,839.36. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief accounting officer directly owned 11,209 shares in the company, valued at $1,388,122.56. The trade was a 3.06% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, CEO Phong Le bought 11,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 22nd. The shares were bought at an average cost of $90.80 per share, with a total value of $998,800.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the chief executive officer directly owned 11,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $998,800. The trade was a ∞ increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. In the last quarter, insiders acquired 11,166 shares of company stock worth $1,014,265 and sold 181,422 shares worth $23,144,128. Insiders own 6.49% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Strategy

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Fideuram Asset Management Ireland dac bought a new stake in Strategy in the fourth quarter valued at $25,000. Westfuller Advisors LLC bought a new position in Strategy in the 1st quarter worth approximately $25,000. Dogwood Wealth Management LLC increased its position in Strategy by 280.0% in the 4th quarter. Dogwood Wealth Management LLC now owns 190 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $29,000 after acquiring an additional 140 shares during the period. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC acquired a new position in Strategy during the 4th quarter worth $30,000. Finally, Binnacle Investments Inc grew its stake in shares of Strategy by 492.9% in the second quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc now owns 83 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $34,000 after purchasing an additional 69 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 59.84% of the company’s stock.

Strategy News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Strategy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Strategy reported holding 843,775 BTC as of July 26, representing substantial year-to-date growth. The company also raised approximately $17.1 billion through capital programs and built a $3.75 billion U.S. dollar reserve, enough to cover more than two years of preferred-stock dividends and interest obligations. Strategy reports Q2 2026 loss as Bitcoin slump drives unrealized losses
• Positive Sentiment: Management’s liquidity measures, including repurchasing discounted STRC preferred shares, may ease concerns about near-term financing pressure. Investors also see the cash reserve as potentially allowing Strategy to resume Bitcoin purchases. Why Strategy may restart Bitcoin buys
• Neutral Sentiment: Bitcoin recovered above $65,000 after a recent sell-off, providing a supportive backdrop for MSTR because the company’s valuation is closely tied to its cryptocurrency holdings. Cryptocurrency prices recover
• Negative Sentiment: Strategy posted an $8.22 billion Q2 net loss, or $24.45 per diluted share, versus a profit of roughly $10 billion a year earlier. The result was driven primarily by an $8.32 billion unrealized loss on Bitcoin, while revenue rose 6.9% year over year to $122.4 million but slightly missed estimates. Strategy misses Q2 earnings estimates
• Negative Sentiment: The company sold approximately $218.4 million of Bitcoin to help fund preferred dividends and sold 5.43 million common shares for about $544.5 million. Continued asset sales and equity issuance raise dilution concerns and signal pressure from its capital structure. Strategy share sales draw criticism

Strategy Company Profile

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.