Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR – Get Free Report)‘s stock had its “overweight” rating reissued by investment analysts at Cantor Fitzgerald in a research note issued to investors on Monday,Benzinga reports. They presently have a $212.00 price objective on the software maker’s stock. Cantor Fitzgerald’s target price would suggest a potential upside of 13.01% from the stock’s current price.
Other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports about the stock. Benchmark dropped their price target on shares of Strategy from $705.00 to $570.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, May 6th. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Strategy from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Sunday, February 8th. Texas Capital raised shares of Strategy to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, March 19th. TD Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $395.00 target price (up from $385.00) on shares of Strategy in a report on Thursday. Finally, Zacks Research cut shares of Strategy from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, April 7th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have given a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $321.86.
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Strategy Stock Performance
Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, May 5th. The software maker reported ($38.25) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.86) by ($37.39). The firm had revenue of $124.30 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $120.75 million. Strategy had a negative return on equity of 26.97% and a negative net margin of 2,482.01%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 11.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted ($16.49) EPS. Research analysts forecast that Strategy will post 136.35 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Insider Buying and Selling
In other Strategy news, CFO Andrew Kang sold 2,373 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, March 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $138.33, for a total transaction of $328,257.09. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 26,772 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,703,370.76. The trade was a 8.14% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, Director Jarrod M. Patten sold 3,400 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, April 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $130.65, for a total transaction of $444,210.00. Following the sale, the director directly owned 28,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,658,200. This represents a 10.83% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 25,452 shares of company stock valued at $3,708,002. 8.46% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Strategy
Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Federated Hermes Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Strategy in the second quarter valued at $396,000. Cary Street Partners Financial LLC acquired a new position in Strategy during the second quarter valued at $202,000. Sei Investments Co. raised its position in Strategy by 136.0% during the second quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 39,905 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $16,125,000 after buying an additional 22,999 shares during the period. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company lifted its stake in Strategy by 59.4% in the 2nd quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company now owns 19,215 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $7,767,000 after acquiring an additional 7,158 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Peapack Gladstone Financial Corp boosted 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 worth $1,235,000 after acquiring an additional 550 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 59.84% of the company’s stock.
Key Headlines Impacting Strategy
Here are the key news stories impacting Strategy this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Strategy added 535 Bitcoin for about $43 million, reinforcing its role as the largest public Bitcoin treasury company and signaling continued balance-sheet expansion. Strategy Adds 535 BTC for $43M, Saylor Pushes Total Holdings to 818,869 Bitcoin
- Positive Sentiment: Michael Saylor’s “Back to work” post suggests Strategy is returning to Bitcoin buying after a brief pause, which traders view as a bullish catalyst for MSTR. Saylor Posts ‘Back to Work’ Signal as Strategy Eyes More Bitcoin After One-Week Pause
- Positive Sentiment: Management said the software business had its strongest quarter in a decade, with cloud revenue up 59%, supporting the view that Strategy is more than just a Bitcoin proxy. Why Is Strategy Valuable? CEO Says MSTR Is More Than Its BTC Holdings
- Neutral Sentiment: Strategy sold 1,412 shares through its at-the-market equity program, which adds funding flexibility for Bitcoin purchases but can also dilute existing shareholders. Strategy Expands Bitcoin Treasury Using ATM Equity Proceeds
- Negative Sentiment: Recent market chatter about possible Bitcoin sales and the company’s heavy dependence on BTC price swings still leaves MSTR vulnerable to volatility if Bitcoin weakens. Strategy CEO Phong Le says company will sell BTC only in specific cases
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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