Raiffeisen Bank International AG boosted its stake in shares of Strategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR – Free Report) by 3,080.9% in the second quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 5,980 shares of the software maker’s stock after purchasing an additional 5,792 shares during the period. Raiffeisen Bank International AG’s holdings in Strategy were worth $554,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
A number of other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Federated Hermes Inc. bought a new position in shares of Strategy during the second quarter valued at $396,000. Cary Street Partners Financial LLC bought a new position in Strategy in the 2nd quarter worth about $202,000. Sei Investments Co. boosted its stake in Strategy by 136.0% in the 2nd quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 39,905 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $16,125,000 after purchasing an additional 22,999 shares in the last quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company grew its position in Strategy by 59.4% during the 2nd quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company now owns 19,215 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $7,767,000 after purchasing an additional 7,158 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Peapack Gladstone Financial Corp grew its position in Strategy by 22.0% during the 2nd quarter. Peapack Gladstone Financial Corp now owns 3,055 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $1,235,000 after purchasing an additional 550 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 59.84% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
Several research analysts have issued reports on MSTR shares. B Riley reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Strategy in a report on Thursday. HC Wainwright set a $325.00 price target on shares of Strategy in a report on Monday, August 3rd. UBS Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Strategy in a research report on Friday, July 31st. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Strategy from a “strong sell” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Sunday, August 16th. Finally, Monness Crespi & Hardt reaffirmed a “neutral” rating on shares of Strategy in a research report on Tuesday, June 2nd. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have assigned a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $236.41.
Strategy Price Performance
Shares of NASDAQ:MSTR opened at $142.80 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.22, a quick ratio of 5.39 and a current ratio of 5.39. The firm has a market cap of $54.87 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -1.47 and a beta of 3.59. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $103.87 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $128.31. Strategy Inc has a fifty-two week low of $81.81 and a fifty-two week high of $365.21.
Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results 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 analysts’ expectations of $122.90 million. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $32.52 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 6.9% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts expect that Strategy Inc will post -23.74 earnings per share for the current year.
Insider Activity at Strategy
In related news, CFO Andrew Kang sold 1,949 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, June 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $123.84, for a total value of $241,364.16. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 71,044 shares in the company, valued at approximately $8,798,088.96. This trade represents a 2.67% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, CEO Phong Le bought 11,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, June 22nd. The stock was bought at an average cost of $90.80 per share, with a total value of $998,800.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 11,000 shares in the company, valued at $998,800. This trade represents a ∞ increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold a total of 21,775 shares of company stock worth $2,584,857 over the last quarter. Company insiders own 6.49% of the company’s stock.
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?
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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