Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) Stock Rating Raised to “Hold” at Wall Street Zen

Posted by Stanley Muller on Nov 8th, 2026

Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR – Free Report) from a sell rating to a hold rating in a report released on Saturday morning,Wall Street Zen reports.

A number of other brokerages also recently commented on MSTR. Zacks Research upgraded Strategy from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, September 21st. Canaccord Genuity Group boosted their target price on Strategy from $175.00 to $179.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, September 8th. Citigroup reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $240.00 target price (up from $136.00) on shares of Strategy in a report on Friday, October 2nd. UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Strategy in a research report on Friday, July 31st. Finally, B. Riley Financial dropped their price target on Strategy from $195.00 to $180.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, November 3rd. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Buy rating, two have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $244.79.

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Strategy Stock Down 0.3%

MSTR stock opened at $128.93 on Friday. Strategy has a 12 month low of $81.81 and a 12 month high of $249.96. The firm has a market cap of $49.54 billion, a PE ratio of -2.12 and a beta of 3.60. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $144.43 and a 200 day simple moving average of $133.56. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.10, a current ratio of 4.04 and a quick ratio of 5.39.

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, October 29th. The software maker reported $44.75 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $20.19 by $24.56. The firm had revenue of $125.43 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $127.76 million. Strategy had a negative net margin of 2,760.33% and a negative return on equity of 32.71%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down 2.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm posted $8.42 earnings per share. Equities research analysts forecast that Strategy will post -13.01 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Strategy news, Director Jarrod Patten sold 4,750 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, November 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $141.00, for a total transaction of $669,750.00. Following the sale, the director directly owned 28,406 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,005,246. The trade was a 14.33% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 14,950 shares of company stock worth $2,113,106. Insiders own 5.40% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Addison Advisors LLC boosted its position in Strategy by 810.0% during the 3rd quarter. Addison Advisors LLC now owns 182 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $28,000 after acquiring an additional 162 shares during the period. Root Financial Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Strategy during the third quarter worth approximately $38,000. Ancora Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Strategy by 111.7% during the second quarter. Ancora Advisors LLC now owns 290 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 153 shares during the period. Continuum Advisory LLC purchased a new position in Strategy during the second quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Finally, Rosenberg Matthew Hamilton purchased a new position in Strategy during the third quarter valued at approximately $52,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 59.84% of the company’s stock.

More Strategy News

Here are the key news stories impacting Strategy this week:

Positive Sentiment: Michael Saylor said he believes Bitcoin’s bull market could last another two to three years, citing potential demand from digital credit, bank lending, tokenization and the 2028 halving. His outlook supports Strategy’s long-term Bitcoin investment thesis, though it does not offset short-term price volatility. Michael Saylor Says Bitcoin Bull Market Could Last 2-3 Years
Positive Sentiment: Strategy’s preferred stock STRC returned to its $100 par value, a potential sign of investor confidence in the security and the company’s financing strategy for Bitcoin accumulation. Strategy’s STRC hits par for first time since May
Negative Sentiment: Bitcoin fell below $76,000 amid a broader technology-stock sell-off, weighing on Strategy and other crypto-related stocks. Reports noted MSTR’s declines can be amplified relative to Bitcoin, making its shares vulnerable when crypto prices fall. Strategy Sinks as Bitcoin Tumbles Below $76,000
Negative Sentiment: Director Jarrod Patten sold 4,750 shares for about $670,000, reducing his direct holding by 14.33%. The disclosed sale may weigh on sentiment, although it does not by itself establish a change in the company’s outlook. SEC filing on director stock sale
Negative Sentiment: Recent coverage raised concerns about an impending CFO departure and whether MSTR’s valuation is full, adding to uncertainty around the stock. Strategy CFO Exit Looms, Does The Stock Look Fully Valued?

About Strategy

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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.