Strategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR) Receives $266.31 Average Target Price from Analysts

Strategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR) has received an average recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the eighteen research firms that are currently covering the stock, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, two have given a hold rating, thirteen have given a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating on the company. The average 12-month price objective among brokerages that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $242.8125.

Several equities research analysts have recently weighed in on MSTR shares. Cantor Fitzgerald decreased their price target on Strategy from $212.00 to $186.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday. Citigroup restated a “buy” rating and issued a $136.00 price objective (down from $260.00) on shares of Strategy in a research report on Tuesday, June 30th. TD Cowen reduced their price objective on shares of Strategy from $400.00 to $260.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, June 30th. Mizuho decreased their target price on shares of Strategy from $265.00 to $213.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, July 7th. Finally, Zacks Research downgraded shares of Strategy from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Tuesday.

Strategy Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ MSTR opened at $98.37 on Thursday. The stock has a market cap of $34.47 billion, a PE ratio of -1.01 and a beta of 3.54. Strategy has a fifty-two week low of $81.81 and a fifty-two week high of $414.36. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.22, a quick ratio of 6.05 and a current ratio of 5.39. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $106.67 and a 200-day moving average of $133.20.

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) last released its quarterly earnings data on Friday, July 31st. The software maker reported ($24.45) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of ($2.19) by ($22.26). Strategy had a negative net margin of 6,102.95% and a negative return on equity of 74.18%. The company had revenue of $122.37 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $122.90 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $32.52 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities research analysts anticipate that Strategy will post 57.47 earnings per share for the current year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, CEO Phong Le bought 11,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, June 22nd. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $90.80 per share, for a total transaction of $998,800.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 11,000 shares in the company, valued at $998,800. This trade represents a ∞ increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, CAO Jeanine Montgomery sold 354 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, June 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $123.84, for a total transaction of $43,839.36. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief accounting officer directly owned 11,209 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,388,122.56. This represents a 3.06% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. In the last 90 days, insiders have bought 11,166 shares of company stock worth $1,014,265 and have sold 181,422 shares worth $23,144,128. 6.49% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Trading of Strategy

Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. McIlrath & Eck LLC raised its position in shares of Strategy by 3.8% during the 2nd quarter. McIlrath & Eck LLC now owns 1,246 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $504,000 after buying an additional 46 shares in the last quarter. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. boosted its position in Strategy by 0.6% during the 3rd quarter. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. now owns 9,533 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $3,061,000 after acquiring an additional 53 shares in the last quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc raised its holdings in 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. Patriot Investment Management Group Inc. lifted its position in Strategy by 0.5% during the fourth quarter. Patriot Investment Management Group Inc. now owns 14,538 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $2,209,000 after acquiring an additional 73 shares during the last quarter. Finally, KPP Advisory Services LLC grew its stake in Strategy by 0.5% during the 4th quarter. KPP Advisory Services LLC now owns 14,994 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $2,278,000 after buying an additional 79 shares during the last quarter. 59.84% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting Strategy

Here are the key news stories impacting Strategy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Executive Chairman Michael Saylor reiterated Strategy’s ambition to become the world’s largest company by market capitalization by expanding its Bitcoin holdings and using equity, debt and digital-credit markets to grow its balance sheet. CEO Phong Le also said Strategy expects to outperform Bitcoin during the next bull market, supporting the long-term investment thesis. Michael Saylor Says Strategy Aims to Be the World’s Biggest Company by Market Cap
• Neutral Sentiment: Strategy-linked wallets transferred approximately 1,030 BTC, worth about $66 million. No additional sale was confirmed, but the movement is attracting investor attention after the company recently sold 1,638 BTC for roughly $105 million. Strategy Transfers $66 Million in Bitcoin as Market Stays Uncertain
• Negative Sentiment: Maxim Group cut its Strategy price target to $215 from $250 while maintaining a Buy rating. Cantor Fitzgerald lowered its target to $186, and B. Riley reduced its target to $155. The revisions reflect lower Bitcoin forecasts and increased caution toward Strategy’s valuation and capital-allocation model. Strategy Stock Price Target Cut to $215 by Maxim Group
• Negative Sentiment: Strategy has gone six consecutive weeks without buying Bitcoin, its longest purchasing pause since at least 2024. The company also plans to sell additional Bitcoin, potentially raising billions of dollars to fund share repurchases and preferred-stock dividends. While buybacks may support equity holders, selling the core asset undermines the accumulation narrative and can pressure investor confidence. Strategy Has Gone Six Consecutive Weeks Without Buying Bitcoin
• Negative Sentiment: Bitcoin is hovering near $64,000 amid broader crypto-market uncertainty, technical support concerns and debate over the proposed BIP-110 upgrade. Because Strategy holds more than 842,000 BTC, continued Bitcoin weakness directly weighs on the value of its holdings and MSTR’s equity premium. Strategy’s Michael Saylor Is Making a Strong Case Against a Proposed New Bitcoin Upgrade

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.