Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) Stock Price Down 2.4% – Time to Sell?

Strategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR) traded down 2.4% during mid-day trading on Wednesday . The company traded as low as $151.42 and last traded at $151.95. 15,632,321 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 3% from the average session volume of 15,191,776 shares. The stock had previously closed at $155.61.

Strategy News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Strategy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support and high long‑term targets remain — several brokerage firms continue to rate MSTR a Buy and maintain multi‑hundred dollar price targets, reflecting confidence in the company’s Bitcoin‑leveraged thesis and long‑term upside if BTC recovers. QuiverQuant: MSTR Opinions
• Positive Sentiment: Continued BTC accumulation — management (via Michael Saylor) has been a large, persistent buyer of Bitcoin (including December purchases), which increases the company’s crypto exposure and the potential payoff if bitcoin rallies. That dynamic is the core bullish case for MSTR as a leveraged BTC proxy. Tipranks: Saylor $2B December Spree
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent purchase details — the company added 1,229 BTC (~$109M) in late December; that increases asset holdings but was funded by equity issuance, making the financial effect mixed (asset accumulation vs dilution). Monitor Bitcoin price and dilution cadence. Yahoo Finance: Strategy buys 1,229 BTC
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary and social debate — social and analyst commentary is polarized: some view MSTR as a unique institutional Bitcoin vehicle; others warn of valuation, index exclusion and technical sell signals. This keeps volatility elevated and makes near‑term moves reactionary to BTC swings and funding announcements. QuiverQuant: Social media opinions
• Negative Sentiment: Dilution and share issuances weigh on the stock — coverage highlights that repeated equity raises to fund BTC purchases have diluted holders and pressured the share price, a primary near‑term negative catalyst. MarketWatch: Stock falls after share sales
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst price‑target cut — Citi trimmed MSTR’s target (from higher levels) while keeping a Buy, signaling more conservative near‑term upside expectations and adding pressure to sentiment. InsiderMonkey: Citi lowers PT
• Negative Sentiment: Bearish coverage and technical/flow risks — pieces warning that MSTR has plunged materially since the election and could fall further (index exclusion risk, heavy insider/institutional selling, and a fragile NAV tied to BTC) are amplifying downward pressure. Benzinga: 71% crash analysis

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company reissued an “equal weight” rating and issued a $54.00 target price (down from $65.00) on shares of Strategy in a report on Tuesday, September 30th. Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Strategy in a research report on Friday, October 31st. Monness Crespi & Hardt upgraded Strategy from a “sell” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday, November 10th. Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of Strategy in a report on Friday, December 5th. Finally, BTIG Research decreased their price target on Strategy from $700.00 to $630.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, October 31st. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have given a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $465.13.

Strategy Stock Down 2.4%

The stock has a market cap of $43.66 billion, a PE ratio of 7.07 and a beta of 3.40. The business has a fifty day moving average of $202.93 and a 200-day moving average of $306.88. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16, a current ratio of 0.66 and a quick ratio of 0.66.

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, October 30th. The software maker reported $8.42 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.10) by $8.52. The business had revenue of $128.69 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $116.65 million. Strategy had a net margin of 1,667.09% and a return on equity of 20.98%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 10.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted ($1.56) EPS. Strategy has set its FY 2025 guidance at 80.000-80.000 EPS.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, Director Jane A. Dietze acquired 1,100 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, November 21st. The shares were purchased at an average price of $95.28 per share, for a total transaction of $104,808.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director directly owned 2,600 shares in the company, valued at $247,728. The trade was a 73.33% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director Jarrod M. Patten acquired 12,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, October 17th. The shares were bought at an average price of $96.88 per share, with a total value of $1,162,560.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the director directly owned 29,335 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,841,974.80. This trade represents a 69.22% increase in their position. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. In the last 90 days, insiders bought 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 currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Trading of Strategy

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. boosted its holdings in Strategy by 25.8% in the second quarter. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. now owns 117 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $47,000 after purchasing an additional 24 shares during the last quarter. Mutual Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Strategy by 2.0% during the 2nd quarter. Mutual Advisors LLC now owns 1,350 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $548,000 after purchasing an additional 27 shares during the last quarter. Bernardo Wealth Planning LLC boosted its stake in shares of Strategy by 3.9% in the second quarter. Bernardo Wealth Planning LLC now owns 772 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $312,000 after acquiring an additional 29 shares during the last quarter. Smith Anglin Financial LLC grew its holdings in shares of Strategy by 1.2% during the second quarter. Smith Anglin Financial LLC now owns 2,537 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $1,025,000 after buying an additional 30 shares in the last quarter. Finally, GPS Wealth Strategies Group LLC grew its stake in Strategy by 2.7% during the 2nd quarter. GPS Wealth Strategies Group LLC now owns 1,163 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $470,000 after acquiring an additional 31 shares in the last quarter. 59.84% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.