Strategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR – Get Free Report) has been assigned an average recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the eighteen brokerages that are currently covering the firm, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, twelve have issued a buy rating and two have assigned a strong buy rating to the company. The average 12 month price objective among brokerages that have covered the stock in the last year is $368.2143.
Several analysts have weighed in on the company. Zacks Research raised Strategy from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 10th. B. Riley Financial assumed coverage on Strategy in a report on Tuesday, March 10th. They set a “buy” rating on the stock. Texas Capital upgraded shares of Strategy to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, March 19th. Citigroup reduced their price objective on shares of Strategy from $485.00 to $325.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Monday, December 22nd. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein set a $450.00 target price on shares of Strategy and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, December 8th.
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Strategy Price Performance
Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 5th. The software maker reported ($42.93) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $46.02 by ($88.95). The business had revenue of $122.99 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $117.42 million. Strategy had a negative net margin of 806.34% and a negative return on equity of 8.74%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 1.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm posted ($3.03) EPS.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In related news, CAO Jeanine Montgomery sold 470 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, March 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $138.33, for a total transaction of $65,015.10. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 10,423 shares in the company, valued at $1,441,813.59. This trade represents a 4.31% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, CFO Andrew Kang sold 2,373 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, March 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $138.33, for a total value of $328,257.09. Following the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 26,772 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,703,370.76. The trade was a 8.14% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last ninety days, insiders purchased 8,521 shares of company stock valued at $1,130,026 and sold 9,352 shares valued at $1,290,195. Insiders own 8.46% of the company’s stock.
Institutional Trading of Strategy
Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Fideuram Asset Management Ireland dac acquired a new stake in Strategy in the 4th quarter valued at about $25,000. Dogwood Wealth Management LLC grew its stake in shares of Strategy by 280.0% in the 4th quarter. Dogwood Wealth Management LLC now owns 190 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 140 shares during the last quarter. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of Strategy in the 4th quarter worth approximately $30,000. Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd bought a new stake in shares of Strategy in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $32,000. Finally, Quent Capital LLC bought a new stake in shares of Strategy in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $33,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 59.84% of the company’s stock.
Strategy News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Strategy this week:
- Positive Sentiment: New ETF and product flow could boost demand for MSTR-linked securities — a recently filed ETF that targets bitcoin-treasury companies is anchored around Strategy’s preferred securities, which could drive buy-side interest in STRC/MSTR exposure. New ETF Filing Targets Bitcoin Treasury Companies With Strategy Inc at Center
- Positive Sentiment: Unusual call-option volume points to bullish positioning or covered‑call strategies by investors seeking yield/option premium, which can support near-term share demand. Strategy Inc Has Unusual Call Options Volume Today – Popular Covered Call Play
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst/upside commentary and bullish write-ups (including a recent rating/upgrade mention) give some fundamental/conviction support to longs. Strategy: I’m Gonna Knock It Out The Park (Rating Upgrade)
- Neutral Sentiment: Strategy paused its weekly Bitcoin purchases for the first time in 13 weeks (it did not sell BTC). Markets interpret this as a tactical funding shift rather than a liquidation of the treasury. Strategy Halts Bitcoin Purchases After 13 Weeks Amid $42 Billion Plan
- Neutral Sentiment: Company communications emphasize funding via STRC (preferred) programs instead of immediate BTC buys — that can sustain buy capacity but changes the capital‑raising mix. Strategy Pauses Weekly Bitcoin Buys, Holds 762,099 BTC
- Negative Sentiment: Regulatory/tax and retail-concentration scrutiny of the STRC preferred offering increased after the pause — reports highlight double-tax risk for some investors and social/media backlash to recent STRC promotions, which could damp investor appetite. Strategy Bitcoin Buying Pause Puts Retail Preferred Funding In Focus
- Negative Sentiment: Insider selling was reported (director share sale), which can be viewed negatively by some market participants. Top Strategy Insider Makes Notable Move With Fresh Stock Sale
- Negative Sentiment: Wider crypto weakness and commentary that Strategy isn’t buying amid choppy BTC action raise downside risk for the stock given its large BTC‑linked valuation. Bitcoin, XRP Prices Fall. Strategy’s Latest Move Reveals Cryptos’ Dilemma.
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.
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