National Pension Service Buys 85,457 Shares of Strategy Inc $MSTR

National Pension Service lifted its position in Strategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTRFree Report) by 10.4% in the 2nd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund owned 907,442 shares of the software maker’s stock after acquiring an additional 85,457 shares during the quarter. National Pension Service’s holdings in Strategy were worth $78,884,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the business. Federated Hermes Inc. bought a new position in Strategy in the 2nd quarter valued at $396,000. Cary Street Partners Financial LLC bought a new stake in shares of Strategy during the 2nd quarter worth $202,000. Sei Investments Co. raised its stake in shares of Strategy by 136.0% during the 2nd quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 39,905 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $16,125,000 after purchasing an additional 22,999 shares during the period. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company raised its stake in shares of Strategy by 59.4% during the 2nd quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company now owns 19,215 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $7,767,000 after purchasing an additional 7,158 shares during the period. Finally, Peapack Gladstone Financial Corp boosted its holdings in shares of Strategy by 22.0% in the 2nd quarter. Peapack Gladstone Financial Corp now owns 3,055 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $1,235,000 after buying an additional 550 shares during the last quarter. 59.84% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Strategy Price Performance

Strategy stock opened at $130.97 on Friday. Strategy Inc has a one year low of $81.81 and a one year high of $365.21. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $107.81 and a 200-day moving average price of $128.52. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.22, a current ratio of 5.39 and a quick ratio of 5.39. The firm has a market capitalization of $50.32 billion, a P/E ratio of -1.35 and a beta of 3.59.

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTRGet Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Friday, July 31st. The software maker reported ($24.45) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($2.19) by ($22.26). The firm had revenue of $122.37 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $122.90 million. Strategy had a negative net margin of 6,102.95% and a negative return on equity of 74.18%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $32.52 earnings per share. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that Strategy Inc will post -23.74 EPS for the current year.

Trending Headlines about Strategy

Here are the key news stories impacting Strategy this week:

  • Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrade supports shares: Strategy shares reportedly gapped higher after receiving an analyst upgrade, improving sentiment toward the company’s Bitcoin-focused treasury strategy. Specific details of the upgrade were not provided. Strategy Shares Gap Up After Analyst Upgrade
  • Positive Sentiment: Crypto-treasury rally provides a tailwind: Strategy gained alongside Bitmine and SharpLink as Ethereum and the broader crypto market strengthened. The move highlights continued investor demand for publicly traded companies offering leveraged exposure to digital assets. Crypto Treasury Stocks Rally
  • Neutral Sentiment: Bitcoin purchase pause adds uncertainty: Strategy reportedly held off on additional Bitcoin purchases while buying preferred stock. The decision may reflect capital-allocation flexibility, but it also limits near-term growth in the company’s Bitcoin holdings and could temper enthusiasm among investors seeking continued accumulation. Strategy Holds Off on Bitcoin Purchases
  • Negative Sentiment: Recent volatility remains a risk: Strategy had declined more sharply than the broader market in the previous session, underscoring the stock’s elevated volatility and dependence on Bitcoin prices. Its beta of 3.59 also indicates that market moves can be amplified in either direction. Strategy Dips More Than Broader Market

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research firms recently weighed in on MSTR. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Strategy from a “strong sell” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Sunday, August 16th. B Riley reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Strategy in a research report on Thursday, September 3rd. Citigroup reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $136.00 target price (down from $260.00) on shares of Strategy in a research note on Tuesday, June 30th. TD Cowen reduced their target price on shares of Strategy from $400.00 to $260.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, June 30th. Finally, BTIG Research restated a “buy” rating and set a $250.00 price target on shares of Strategy in a research note on Friday, July 31st. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have given a Buy rating, two have given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Strategy currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $236.65.

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Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Strategy news, CEO Phong Le acquired 11,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, June 22nd. The stock was bought at an average price of $90.80 per share, with a total value of $998,800.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the chief executive officer owned 11,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $998,800. This represents a ∞ increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, Director Jarrod Patten sold 1,850 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, August 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $130.00, for a total value of $240,500.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 28,406 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,692,780. The trade was a 6.11% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 13,950 shares of company stock worth $1,615,809 in the last quarter. 6.49% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

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.

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