Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) Price Target Raised to $175.00

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) had its target price upped by B. Riley Financial from $155.00 to $175.00 in a research note issued to investors on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a buy rating on the software maker’s stock.

MSTR has been the subject of several other research reports. TD Cowen decreased their price target on shares of Strategy from $400.00 to $260.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, June 30th. Wall Street Zen raised Strategy from a “strong sell” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Sunday, August 16th. Alliance Global Partners started coverage on Strategy in a research note on Tuesday. They set a “buy” rating and a $217.00 target price for the company. Monness Crespi & Hardt restated a “neutral” rating on shares of Strategy in a report on Tuesday, June 2nd. Finally, Mizuho set a $165.00 price objective on Strategy in a research note on Monday, August 10th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have given a Buy rating, two have given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $236.41.

Strategy Stock Performance

NASDAQ MSTR opened at $142.80 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.22, a current ratio of 5.39 and a quick ratio of 5.39. The company has a market cap of $54.87 billion, a P/E ratio of -1.47 and a beta of 3.59. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $103.87 and a two-hundred day moving average of $128.35. Strategy has a 1-year low of $81.81 and a 1-year high of $365.21.

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday, July 31st. The software maker reported ($24.45) earnings per share (EPS) 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 return on equity of 74.18% and a negative net margin of 6,102.95%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $32.52 EPS. As a group, analysts anticipate that Strategy will post -23.74 EPS for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Strategy

In other news, CEO Phong Le purchased 11,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, June 22nd. The shares were purchased at an average price of $90.80 per share, for a total transaction of $998,800.00. Following the purchase, the chief executive officer directly owned 11,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $998,800. This represents a ∞ increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, Director Jarrod M. Patten sold 2,775 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $125.33, for a total value of $347,790.75. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 28,406 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,560,123.98. This represents a 8.90% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 21,775 shares of company stock worth $2,584,857 over the last 90 days. Corporate insiders own 6.49% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Strategy

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Corient Private Wealth LP grew its position in Strategy by 39.5% during the 2nd quarter. Corient Private Wealth LP now owns 69,499 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $6,042,000 after purchasing an additional 19,690 shares during the last quarter. VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al purchased a new stake in shares of Strategy in the second quarter valued at about $8,727,000. California State Teachers Retirement System boosted its stake in shares of Strategy by 8,577.0% during the second quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 34,849,455 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $3,029,463,000 after buying an additional 34,447,826 shares during the period. Ameritas Advisory Services LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Strategy during the second quarter worth about $28,000. Finally, Kintra Wealth LLC grew its holdings in shares of Strategy by 14.1% during the second quarter. Kintra Wealth LLC now owns 5,846 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $508,000 after buying an additional 722 shares during the last quarter. 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 resumed Bitcoin purchases. The company acquired 4,603 Bitcoin for approximately $370 million, bringing total holdings to 845,050 coins. The purchases reinforce its Bitcoin-focused treasury strategy and could benefit shareholders if Bitcoin continues rising. Strategy Buys $370M in Bitcoin
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment improved. B. Riley raised its price target from $155 to $175 and maintained a Buy rating, while Alliance Global Partners upgraded Strategy to Strong Buy. These actions signal continued confidence in the company’s Bitcoin exposure and capital-markets strategy.
• Positive Sentiment: Strategy is expanding its AI profile. The company and Google Cloud announced a seven-city executive forum focused on enterprise AI, trusted data and governance. The initiative may help demonstrate that Strategy remains more than a Bitcoin-holding vehicle. Why Are Strategy Shares Surging on Thursday?
• Neutral Sentiment: Crypto-treasury stocks remain highly volatile. Strategy initially outperformed after Bitcoin’s rally and its latest purchase, but it has held up better than some peers as investors reassess whether the broader crypto-treasury trade can continue. Is the Crypto Treasury Trade Unwinding?
• Negative Sentiment: Profit-taking and Bitcoin weakness pressured the shares. After Strategy surged roughly 18% in the prior session, traders locked in gains as Bitcoin pulled back. The stock’s leverage to Bitcoin magnifies both rallies and declines, making near-term performance particularly dependent on crypto momentum. What’s Going On With Strategy Stock on Friday?

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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