Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) Issues FY 2025 Earnings Guidance

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) issued an update on its FY 2025 earnings guidance on Friday morning. The company provided EPS guidance of -17.000-19.000 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 17.150. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

Strategy Stock Up 4.2%

MSTR stock opened at $164.82 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 0.66, a quick ratio of 0.66 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $222.44 and its 200 day moving average price is $318.33. Strategy has a 52 week low of $155.61 and a 52 week high of $457.22. The company has a market cap of $47.36 billion, a P/E ratio of 7.67 and a beta of 3.40.

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October 30th. The software maker reported $8.42 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.10) by $8.52. The company had revenue of $128.69 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $116.65 million. Strategy had a net margin of 1,667.09% and a return on equity of 20.98%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 10.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm earned ($1.56) EPS. Strategy has set its FY 2025 guidance at 80.000-80.000 EPS.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of analysts have commented on MSTR shares. HC Wainwright decreased their target price on Strategy from $521.00 to $475.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, November 3rd. 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. China Renaissance initiated coverage on shares of Strategy in a research note on Wednesday, October 15th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $473.00 price objective on the stock. Cantor Fitzgerald restated an “overweight” rating on shares of Strategy in a report on Friday, December 5th. Finally, Benchmark reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Strategy in a report on Monday, December 1st. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $9,976.80.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, Director Jane A. Dietze purchased 1,100 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, November 21st. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $95.28 per share, for a total transaction of $104,808.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director directly owned 2,600 shares in the company, valued at $247,728. This represents a 73.33% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, Director Jarrod M. Patten acquired 12,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, October 17th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $96.88 per share, with a total value of $1,162,560.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 29,335 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,841,974.80. The trade was a 69.22% increase in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. In the last quarter, insiders purchased 24,880 shares of company stock worth $2,421,219 and sold 43,177 shares worth $13,564,266. 8.46% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Key Strategy News

Here are the key news stories impacting Strategy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Michael Saylor / insider buying — Michael Saylor has stepped up with a large defensive buy to counter index-driven selling pressure, which supports the stock by signaling management commitment and providing buy-side demand. Michael Saylor’s Takes a $2.8 Billion Stand as He Defends Strategy Stock (MSTR) from Index Erasure
• Positive Sentiment: Sector re‑rating / rotation into crypto-adjacent equities — Commentators note that even as bitcoin and XRP struggle, regulated crypto-adjacent stocks (Coinbase, Robinhood, Strategy) are finding buyers as investors shift from direct crypto to equities with leverage to future BTC upside. That theme is supporting MSTR today. Bitcoin and XRP Struggle Again. Why Coinbase, Robinhood, and Strategy Stocks Are Rising.
• Positive Sentiment: Media summary of the rally — Coverage rounding up the reasons the stock is up points to the same combo: Saylor/insider activity, analyst headlines and crypto‑equity flows — reinforcing momentum for traders. Strategy (MSTR) stock is up, what you need to know
• Neutral Sentiment: Citi bitcoin forecast (indirect) — Citi’s elevated 12‑month bitcoin forecast ($143k) was widely reported; if realized it would be strongly positive for MSTR long-term, but the call is speculative and not an immediate company catalyst. Citi sets 12-month bitcoin forecast at $143,000 on rising adoption, regulatory easing
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst activity — Multiple analyst notes and “fresh action” headlines are circulating today; watch for any formal upgrades/downgrades or PT changes that can amplify intraday moves. Strategy Inc (MSTR) Sees Fresh Action From Analysts
• Negative Sentiment: Index exclusion risk — Index providers are widening exclusions for bitcoin‑holding firms, which could trigger forced selling and heavier volatility for MSTR if reclassifications proceed. That structural risk is a primary headwind investors cite. Strategy and bitcoin-buying firms face wider exclusion from stock indexes
• Negative Sentiment: Company guidance update — Strategy published a materially weaker FY2025 EPS range (deeply negative versus consensus), which is a major fundamental red flag; that guidance drives longer‑term downside risk even if short‑term flows lift the stock. (Company update reported in today’s feeds.)
• Negative Sentiment: Crypto weakness & buying-power concerns — Reports that bitcoin has faltered and that Strategy’s capacity to keep buying BTC may be constrained have prompted worries the company can’t lean on further BTC accumulation to prop up returns. Bitcoin Falters As Strategy’s Buying Power Runs Low On Fuel
• Negative Sentiment: Bear commentary — Prominent critics (e.g., Peter Schiff) continue to publish negative forecasts for MSTR/bitcoin, which can amplify selling pressure during market pullbacks. Peter Schiff Expects 50% MSTR Stock Crash and Bitcoin Below $50K

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. McIlrath & Eck LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Strategy by 3.8% during the second quarter. McIlrath & Eck LLC now owns 1,246 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $504,000 after purchasing an additional 46 shares during the last quarter. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. increased its stake in Strategy by 0.6% in the third quarter. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. now owns 9,533 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $3,061,000 after purchasing an additional 53 shares during the last quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc lifted its position in Strategy by 492.9% during the second quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc now owns 83 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $34,000 after buying an additional 69 shares during the period. Cardiff Park Advisors LLC boosted its stake in Strategy by 15.1% in the 3rd quarter. Cardiff Park Advisors LLC now owns 764 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $246,000 after buying an additional 100 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Ancora Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Strategy by 38.5% in the 3rd quarter. Ancora Advisors LLC now owns 360 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $116,000 after buying an additional 100 shares during the period. 59.84% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.