Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) Stock Price Target Cut by B. Riley Financial

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) had its price target reduced by B. Riley Financial from $195.00 to $180.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Tuesday, Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has a “buy” rating on the software maker’s stock. B. Riley Financial‘s target price points to a potential upside of 31.93% from the stock’s previous close.

MSTR has been the topic of several other reports. Alliance Global Partners began coverage on Strategy in a research note on Tuesday, September 1st. They set a “buy” rating and a $217.00 target price on the stock. Zacks Research upgraded Strategy from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, September 21st. Mizuho set a $165.00 target price on shares of Strategy in a report on Monday, August 10th. HC Wainwright reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $250.00 target price on shares of Strategy in a report on Friday. Finally, Benchmark reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $435.00 price target (down from $570.00) on shares of Strategy in a research report on Monday, July 27th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Buy rating, two have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $244.79.

Strategy Stock Up 4.3%

NASDAQ:MSTR traded up $5.67 during midday trading on Tuesday, reaching $136.43. 4,682,230 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 21,395,039. The stock has a market capitalization of $52.42 billion, a PE ratio of -2.25 and a beta of 3.56. Strategy has a 12-month low of $81.81 and a 12-month high of $258.21. 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 business has a 50-day moving average of $143.90 and a two-hundred day moving average of $134.30.

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October 29th. The software maker reported $44.75 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $20.19 by $24.56. The business had revenue of $125.43 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $127.76 million. Strategy had a negative net margin of 6,102.95% and a negative return on equity of 74.18%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was down 2.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $8.42 earnings per share. On average, equities analysts forecast that Strategy will post -15.60 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Strategy news, Director Jarrod Patten sold 2,775 shares of Strategy stock in a transaction on Tuesday, August 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $125.33, for a total value of $347,790.75. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 28,406 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,560,123.98. The trade was a 8.90% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Insiders have sold a total of 10,200 shares of company stock valued at $1,443,356 over the last three months. 5.40% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Strategy

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of MSTR. Westfuller Advisors LLC purchased a new position in Strategy during the first quarter worth approximately $25,000. Root Financial Partners LLC purchased a new stake in Strategy in the 3rd quarter valued at $38,000. Ancora Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Strategy by 111.7% in the 2nd quarter. Ancora Advisors LLC now owns 290 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 153 shares in the last quarter. Continuum Advisory LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Strategy in the 2nd quarter worth $26,000. Finally, Rosenberg Matthew Hamilton acquired a new stake in shares of Strategy in the 3rd quarter worth $52,000. 59.84% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

More Strategy News

Here are the key news stories impacting Strategy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Strategy purchased 811 Bitcoin for approximately $65.5 million at an average cost of $80,846, lifting its holdings to 849,327 BTC. The purchase reinforces management’s aggressive accumulation strategy and helped support MSTR sentiment. MSTR Stock Rises 4% After Strategy Adds 811 BTC to Holdings
• Positive Sentiment: HC Wainwright maintained a Buy rating and a $250 price target, projecting positive earnings for fiscal 2026 and quarterly periods in 2027. An 83% increase in the Ohio teachers’ pension fund’s Strategy stake also provides a favorable institutional-investor signal. Ohio Teachers’ Pension Boosts Strategy Stake
• Neutral Sentiment: Strategy reported an outsized quarterly profit, largely driven by unrealized gains on its Bitcoin holdings, while its earnings call highlighted stronger liquidity, digital-credit expansion and plans to use preferred securities to fund additional accumulation. The results demonstrate substantial upside leverage to Bitcoin, but the accounting gains may not represent recurring operating earnings. Strategy Earnings Call Highlights Bitcoin and Credit Growth
• Negative Sentiment: Strategy sold about $164 million of common stock while repurchasing $208.2 million of STRC preferred shares. Investors are weighing the benefit of additional Bitcoin against common-share dilution, substantial preferred dividends and reduced cash balances. Strategy Spends Triple Its Weekly Bitcoin Outlay on STRC Buybacks
• Negative Sentiment: HC Wainwright cut its fiscal 2026 EPS estimate to $46.31 from $65.56 and its fourth-quarter estimate to $44.59 from $66.62, despite retaining its Buy rating. Bitcoin’s retreat from its peak and the possibility that rising funding costs could undermine Strategy’s capital-raising model are additional pressures on MSTR. Strategy’s Bitcoin Bet Just Produced a Monster Quarter

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.