Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) Stock Price Down 13.3% – What’s Next?

Shares of Strategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR) were down 13.3% on Thursday . The stock traded as low as $113.22 and last traded at $111.9080. Approximately 12,190,810 shares were traded during trading, a decline of 44% from the average daily volume of 21,953,842 shares. The stock had previously closed at $129.09.

Key Stories Impacting Strategy

Here are the key news stories impacting Strategy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company is still buying bitcoin — Strategy added recent BTC purchases (bringing holdings to ~713,502 BTC), signaling management continues to double‑down on its treasury strategy, which some investors view as a long‑term positive. Strategy (MSTR) Stock: What to Expect from Earnings Thursday
• Neutral Sentiment: Q4 earnings (after the close) are a near‑term catalyst — results and management commentary on bitcoin accounting, impairment risk and liquidity will drive volatility and could recalibrate expectations. Strategy (MSTR) Earnings Tomorrow – One KPI that Matters Most
• Negative Sentiment: Bitcoin’s rout to about $67k wiped large chunks off Strategy’s treasury value — holdings are now below the company’s reported average cost, producing material unrealized losses that weigh on the stock. Bitcoin’s monthslong slide continues, hitting fresh 15-month low of $67,000
• Negative Sentiment: Top sell‑side analyst sharply cut MSTR’s price target (~60% reduction) while keeping a buy stance — the cut signals lower near‑term valuation assumptions tied to a weak crypto market and increases selling pressure. Canaccord Analyst Slashes Strategy Stock (MSTR) Forecast by 60%, Says Bitcoin Faces ‘Identity Crisis’
• Negative Sentiment: Media coverage highlights large unrealized losses and public calls for action (e.g., sell‑side commentary and pundit pressure), raising the risk of forced portfolio reallocations by some investors. Michael Saylor Loses $47 Billion Unrealized Profit As Bitcoin Dumps Below Strategy’s Cost Basis

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities analysts recently issued reports on the company. Canaccord Genuity Group set a $185.00 price objective on Strategy and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday. TD Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Strategy in a report on Thursday, January 15th. China Renaissance initiated coverage on shares of Strategy in a report on Wednesday, October 15th. They set a “buy” rating and a $473.00 price objective on the stock. Monness Crespi & Hardt raised shares of Strategy from a “sell” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, November 10th. Finally, Mizuho dropped their price target on Strategy from $484.00 to $403.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, January 16th. Twelve research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $417.38.

Strategy Stock Performance

The company has a quick ratio of 0.66, a current ratio of 0.66 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $164.52 and its two-hundred day moving average is $263.33. The firm has a market capitalization of $31.80 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 5.16 and a beta of 3.54.

Insider Activity

In other news, EVP Wei-Ming Shao sold 2,600 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, November 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $202.02, for a total transaction of $525,252.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 32,726 shares in the company, valued at $6,611,306.52. The trade was a 7.36% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, Director Carl J. Rickertsen bought 5,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, January 12th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $155.88 per share, with a total value of $779,400.00. Following the acquisition, the director directly owned 5,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $779,400. This represents a ∞ increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. In the last ninety days, insiders have bought 7,112 shares of company stock valued at $984,888 and have sold 13,177 shares valued at $2,843,166. 8.46% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Strategy

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its stake in Strategy by 21.0% during the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 24,062,886 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $3,656,356,000 after purchasing an additional 4,178,611 shares during the last quarter. Norges Bank acquired a new position in shares of Strategy during the 2nd quarter worth $1,203,062,000. Amundi lifted its position in shares of Strategy by 378.9% during the 2nd quarter. Amundi now owns 1,783,982 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $717,660,000 after buying an additional 1,411,500 shares during the last quarter. Capital Research Global Investors lifted its position in shares of Strategy by 33.6% during the 3rd quarter. Capital Research Global Investors now owns 4,205,258 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $1,354,982,000 after buying an additional 1,057,804 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Harvest Portfolios Group Inc. boosted its stake in Strategy by 119.0% in the third quarter. Harvest Portfolios Group Inc. now owns 1,550,520 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $499,593,000 after buying an additional 842,480 shares in the last quarter. 59.84% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.

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