Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR – Get Free Report) had its price objective lifted by research analysts at Cantor Fitzgerald from $192.00 to $212.00 in a research note issued on Tuesday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has an “overweight” rating on the software maker’s stock. Cantor Fitzgerald’s price target indicates a potential upside of 24.11% from the stock’s previous close.
A number of other research firms have also commented on MSTR. Citigroup reduced their price target on Strategy from $485.00 to $325.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, December 22nd. Zacks Research lowered Strategy from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, April 7th. Mizuho set a $320.00 target price on Strategy and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, February 17th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Strategy in a research report on Friday, March 27th. Finally, TD Cowen dropped their price target on shares of Strategy from $440.00 to $350.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, April 10th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have given a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $327.00.
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Strategy Price Performance
Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 5th. The software maker reported ($42.93) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $46.02 by ($88.95). The company had revenue of $122.99 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $117.42 million. Strategy had a negative net margin of 806.34% and a negative return on equity of 8.74%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned ($3.03) earnings per share. As a group, equities analysts expect that Strategy will post 80.39 EPS for the current year.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In related news, CFO Andrew Kang sold 2,373 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, March 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $138.33, for a total transaction of $328,257.09. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer owned 26,772 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,703,370.76. This trade represents a 8.14% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, Director Jarrod M. Patten sold 3,400 shares of Strategy stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, April 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $130.65, for a total value of $444,210.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 28,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,658,200. The trade was a 10.83% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 17,452 shares of company stock worth $2,338,569 in the last quarter. 8.46% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Binnacle Investments Inc boosted its stake in Strategy by 492.9% during the second quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc now owns 83 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $34,000 after acquiring an additional 69 shares in the last quarter. Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd bought a new stake in Strategy in the third quarter valued at $32,000. Quent Capital LLC acquired a new position in shares of Strategy during the third quarter valued at about $33,000. Salomon & Ludwin LLC acquired a new position in shares of Strategy during the third quarter valued at about $39,000. Finally, SOA Wealth Advisors LLC. boosted its position in shares of Strategy by 44.4% during the 3rd quarter. SOA Wealth Advisors LLC. now owns 117 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $38,000 after purchasing an additional 36 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 59.84% of the company’s stock.
Trending Headlines about Strategy
Here are the key news stories impacting Strategy this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Company disclosed a major bitcoin purchase — 34,164 BTC for about $2.54B — pushing total holdings above ~815k BTC and reinforcing Strategy’s treasury-Bitcoin identity. Strategy (MSTR) Buys $2.54B in Bitcoin
- Positive Sentiment: Large institutional flows: Vanguard’s Mid‑Cap Value ETF expanded its MSTR stake (reported increase to ~$255M), signaling continued institutional appetite. Vanguard Expands Strategy (MSTR) Position
- Positive Sentiment: Strategy has been raising capital (preferred/common and ATM activity) expressly to fund more BTC buys — that funding ability underpins further accumulation potential. Strategy Raises Capital to Expand Bitcoin Holdings
- Neutral Sentiment: Board proposal to change STRC (preferred) dividend timing from monthly to semi‑monthly — no yield change but alters cash‑flow timing and could affect STRC demand/liquidity if approved. Strategy Dividend Shift Puts Preferred Cash Flow In Focus
- Negative Sentiment: Shares have seen intraday pullbacks tied to the buy announcement — some selling pressure after the disclosure as traders digest dilution and execution risk. MSTR Stock Slips After $2.54B Bitcoin Buy
- Negative Sentiment: Analysts and coverage note rising interest/financing costs as Strategy funds purchases via preferred stock and offerings — higher interest expense can press margins and investor risk tolerance. Strategy Interest Costs Jump On Biggest Bitcoin Buy Since 2024
- Negative Sentiment: Market note: STRC trading below certain thresholds has been flagged as a potential trigger for temporary pauses in buying — that could reduce near‑term BTC tailwinds if capital windows tighten. Bitcoin risks losing $70K as Strategy’s STRC slips below $100
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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