Voya Investment Management LLC Sells 46,736 Shares of Strategy Inc $MSTR

Voya Investment Management LLC lessened its stake in shares of Strategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR) by 82.9% in the third quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 9,663 shares of the software maker’s stock after selling 46,736 shares during the quarter. Voya Investment Management LLC’s holdings in Strategy were worth $3,114,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Norges Bank bought a new stake in Strategy during the 2nd quarter valued at $1,203,062,000. Amundi increased its position in shares of Strategy by 378.9% in the second quarter. Amundi now owns 1,783,982 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $717,660,000 after acquiring an additional 1,411,500 shares during the period. State Street Corp increased its position in shares of Strategy by 9.9% in the second quarter. State Street Corp now owns 5,484,569 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $2,217,027,000 after acquiring an additional 495,278 shares during the period. Harvest Portfolios Group Inc. raised its stake in shares of Strategy by 181.8% during the second quarter. Harvest Portfolios Group Inc. now owns 708,040 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $286,211,000 after acquiring an additional 456,745 shares during the last quarter. Finally, National Pension Service boosted its holdings in shares of Strategy by 75.0% during the second quarter. National Pension Service now owns 507,093 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $204,982,000 after purchasing an additional 217,358 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 59.84% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Strategy news, Director Jarrod M. Patten purchased 12,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, October 17th. The stock was bought at an average cost of $96.88 per share, with a total value of $1,162,560.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 29,335 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,841,974.80. The trade was a 69.22% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director Jane A. Dietze acquired 1,100 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, November 21st. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $95.28 per share, for a total transaction of $104,808.00. Following the purchase, the director directly owned 2,600 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $247,728. This represents a 73.33% increase in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. In the last three months, insiders acquired 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 owned by company insiders.

Strategy Trading Up 0.1%

MSTR opened at $158.81 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.66, a current ratio of 0.66 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16. Strategy Inc has a 52 week low of $154.12 and a 52 week high of $457.22. The stock has a market cap of $45.63 billion, a PE ratio of 7.39 and a beta of 3.40. The business has a 50 day moving average of $208.68 and a 200-day moving average of $311.16.

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October 30th. The software maker reported $8.42 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.10) by $8.52. The business had revenue of $128.69 million during 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 firm’s quarterly revenue was up 10.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned ($1.56) earnings per share. Strategy has set its FY 2025 guidance at 80.000-80.000 EPS.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

MSTR has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. Benchmark restated a “buy” rating on shares of Strategy in a report on Monday, December 1st. Canaccord Genuity Group lifted their price objective on Strategy from $464.00 to $474.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, November 3rd. BTIG Research reduced their target price on Strategy from $700.00 to $630.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, October 31st. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Strategy in a report on Monday, December 15th. Finally, China Renaissance assumed coverage on shares of Strategy in a report on Wednesday, October 15th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $473.00 price target on the stock. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Strategy has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $465.13.

Key Headlines Impacting Strategy

Here are the key news stories impacting Strategy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: CEO bullish on 2026 — Strategy’s CEO says he’s “excited for 2026” despite the Bitcoin downturn, reiterating long‑term conviction in the company’s strategy and use of Bitcoin as a corporate asset; that message can support sentiment if management outlines concrete catalysts or buyback/treasury plans. Strategy (MSTR) CEO Says He’s Excited for 2026 Despite Bitcoin Market Downturn – Here’s Why
• Positive Sentiment: Ongoing institutional crypto interest — a $250M close by HashKey Capital and broader fundraising in the crypto space signal continued institutional capital flowing into crypto strategies, a background tailwind for MSTR’s Bitcoin‑linked thesis. Hashkey Capital Closes $250 Million Fund IV to Boost Global Blockchain
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary and outlook pieces add noise — several analyst/market‑strategy articles discuss MSTR’s risk/reward and whether the stock faces another crash or recovery; these are largely speculative but increase volatility as traders parse scenarios. What’s Ahead for MSTR Stock Price, Another Crash Or A Recovery?
• Neutral Sentiment: Macro/market instruments referenced (e.g., inverse S&P product) and unrelated industry antitrust news add broader market context but don’t directly move MSTR on their own. SPXS: A -3x Inverse Leveraged Strategy On The S&P 500
• Negative Sentiment: Company pivot — social and market commentary report Strategy has paused aggressive Bitcoin purchases and is building a cash reserve via stock sales (including large insider dispositions). That shift undermines the pure‑play Bitcoin accumulation narrative and raises dilution/strategy risk for holders. MicroStrategy Stock (MSTR) Opinions on Bitcoin Strategy Pause
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst downgrade and price action pressure — a report noting an analyst downgrade (and a headline of trading down ~3.9%) is cited as an immediate catalyst depressing the share price; combined with heavy insider selling noted in filings, near‑term sentiment is negative. Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) Trading Down 3.9% on Analyst 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.

Founded in 1989 by Michael J.