OP Asset Management Ltd Acquires Shares of 26,657 Strategy Inc $MSTR

OP Asset Management Ltd bought a new position in Strategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTRFree Report) during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm bought 26,657 shares of the software maker’s stock, valued at approximately $3,327,000.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in MSTR. McIlrath & Eck LLC increased its holdings in shares of Strategy by 3.8% in the second quarter. McIlrath & Eck LLC now owns 1,246 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $504,000 after purchasing an additional 46 shares during the last quarter. Angeles Wealth Management LLC boosted its stake in Strategy by 6.2% during the third quarter. Angeles Wealth Management LLC now owns 893 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $288,000 after buying an additional 52 shares during the last quarter. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. grew its holdings in Strategy by 0.6% in the 3rd quarter. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. now owns 9,533 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $3,061,000 after buying an additional 53 shares in the last quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc grew its holdings in Strategy by 492.9% in the 2nd quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc now owns 83 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $34,000 after buying an additional 69 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Rathbones Group PLC increased its stake in shares of Strategy by 0.5% in the 3rd quarter. Rathbones Group PLC now owns 15,523 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $5,002,000 after acquiring an additional 71 shares during the last quarter. 59.84% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Strategy Stock Performance

Shares of Strategy stock opened at $82.31 on Friday. Strategy Inc has a 52 week low of $81.81 and a 52 week high of $457.22. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $148.78 and its 200-day simple moving average is $147.02. The firm has a market cap of $28.85 billion, a PE ratio of -2.05 and a beta of 3.49. The company has a quick ratio of 6.05, a current ratio of 6.05 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.22.

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTRGet Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, May 5th. The software maker reported ($38.25) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.86) by ($37.39). The business had revenue of $124.30 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates 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 revenue for the quarter was up 11.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted ($16.49) earnings per share. Equities analysts forecast that Strategy Inc will post 116.7 earnings per share for the current year.

Key Strategy News

Here are the key news stories impacting Strategy this week:

  • Negative Sentiment: Bitcoin’s drop below key levels has dragged Strategy lower, since MSTR trades largely as a leveraged proxy for the cryptocurrency and has been hit hard as crypto sentiment weakens. Article Title
  • Negative Sentiment: Commentary and analyst warnings are raising concerns that Strategy should pause Bitcoin purchases and rebuild cash reserves, which suggests its current capital structure may be too aggressive for the recent crypto downturn. Article Title
  • Negative Sentiment: Strategy’s STRC preferred stock has fallen below par, fueling investor concern about dividend coverage, dilution risk, and whether the company may eventually need to slow its Bitcoin accumulation or sell holdings to manage obligations. Article Title
  • Negative Sentiment: Rosen Law Firm’s securities investigation into Strategy is adding another overhang, increasing uncertainty around disclosure practices and potentially keeping pressure on the shares. Article Title
  • Neutral Sentiment: Some bulls still argue the stock is approaching a more attractive entry point after the selloff, but that view has not yet offset the broader bearish pressure from Bitcoin weakness and financing concerns. Article Title

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Strategy news, CFO Andrew Kang sold 33,062 shares of Strategy stock in a transaction dated Friday, June 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $118.73, for a total transaction of $3,925,451.26. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 68,733 shares in the company, valued at $8,160,669.09. This trade represents a 32.48% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, Director Jarrod M. Patten sold 15,050 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $154.94, for a total transaction of $2,331,847.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 28,000 shares in the company, valued at $4,338,320. This trade represents a 34.96% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last 90 days, insiders purchased 11,166 shares of company stock valued at $1,014,265 and sold 193,622 shares valued at $25,189,621. 6.49% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research analysts have recently commented on MSTR shares. Mizuho reduced their price target on Strategy from $320.00 to $265.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, June 1st. Texas Capital raised shares of Strategy to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Thursday, March 19th. TD Cowen raised their price objective on shares of Strategy from $395.00 to $400.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 19th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Strategy in a research note on Wednesday. Finally, B. Riley Financial increased their price target on shares of Strategy from $200.00 to $215.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $313.93.

Check Out Our Latest Analysis on MSTR

Strategy Profile

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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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