Strategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR – Get Free Report) has been assigned a consensus recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the nineteen research firms that are presently covering the stock, Marketbeat reports. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, three have issued a hold recommendation, thirteen have issued a buy recommendation and two have assigned a strong buy recommendation to the company. The average 1-year price objective among brokers that have covered the stock in the last year is $239.88.
Several analysts have weighed in on the stock. Weiss Ratings cut shares of Strategy from a “hold (c)” rating to a “sell (d)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 4th. BTIG Research reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $250.00 target price on shares of Strategy in a research note on Friday, July 31st. Credit Suisse Group set a $250.00 target price on Strategy in a report on Tuesday, June 30th. Alliance Global Partners started coverage on Strategy in a report on Tuesday, September 1st. They set a “buy” rating and a $217.00 price target for the company. Finally, Barclays reiterated an “overweight” rating and issued a $160.00 price objective (up from $125.00) on shares of Strategy in a research report on Tuesday, September 15th.
Read Our Latest Analysis on MSTR
Strategy Stock Down 0.4%
Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Friday, July 31st. The software maker reported ($24.45) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of ($2.19) by ($22.26). Strategy had a negative return on equity of 74.18% and a negative net margin of 6,102.95%.The firm had revenue of $122.37 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $122.90 million. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $32.52 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities research analysts predict that Strategy will post -23.74 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Insider Buying and Selling at Strategy
In other news, Director Jarrod Patten sold 475 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, September 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $171.00, for a total value of $81,225.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 28,406 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,857,426. This trade represents a 1.64% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Insiders sold 11,350 shares of company stock valued at $1,393,439 in the last three months. Company insiders own 6.49% of the company’s stock.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Strategy
Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Fideuram Asset Management Ireland dac bought a new stake in shares of Strategy during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Westfuller Advisors LLC bought a new position in Strategy in the 1st quarter worth approximately $25,000. Ancora Advisors LLC raised its position in Strategy by 111.7% in the 2nd 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 last quarter. Continuum Advisory LLC acquired a new position in Strategy during the 2nd quarter worth $26,000. Finally, Ameritas Advisory Services LLC acquired a new position in Strategy during the 2nd quarter worth $28,000. 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: Strategy resumed Bitcoin purchases: The company bought 950 Bitcoin for approximately $75.7 million, at an average price near $79,670. The purchase lifted its holdings to roughly 846,000 BTC and reinforced its position as the largest publicly traded corporate Bitcoin holder, increasing potential upside if Bitcoin continues to rise. Strategy increases Bitcoin holdings
- Positive Sentiment: Preferred-stock repurchases supported sentiment: Strategy reportedly repurchased approximately $174 million of its STRC preferred stock while maintaining the ability to raise funds through at-the-market equity programs. The activity may signal management’s confidence in its capital structure and preserves financing capacity for future Bitcoin purchases. Strategy resumes Bitcoin purchases and preferred buybacks
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst support remained favorable: B. Riley Securities reiterated a Buy rating and raised its price target to $195 from $175, adding support to the view that Bitcoin momentum could continue lifting MSTR. B. Riley raises Strategy price target
- Neutral Sentiment: Trump-linked buying increased visibility: Ethics filings showed Donald Trump’s investment accounts bought between $50,001 and $100,000 of MSTR shares in July after an earlier smaller purchase. The disclosure may attract investor interest, although the timing has also generated conflict-of-interest scrutiny. Trump discloses Strategy stock purchase
- Negative Sentiment: Bitcoin weakness remains the key risk: MSTR declined when Bitcoin traded below $84,000 amid rising Treasury yields. Because Strategy functions largely as a leveraged Bitcoin proxy, a sustained cryptocurrency pullback could pressure both its holdings and the premium investors assign to the stock. Crypto-linked stocks fall as Bitcoin weakens
- Negative Sentiment: Insider selling added a modest overhang: Director Jarrod Patten sold 475 shares at an average price of $171, reducing his position by 1.64%. The transaction is small relative to his remaining holdings but may temper sentiment. Strategy director stock sale
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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