Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR – Free Report) had its target price lowered by B. Riley Financial from $195.00 to $180.00 in a report released on Tuesday morning,Benzinga reports. B. Riley Financial currently has a buy rating on the software maker’s stock.
Other equities research analysts also recently issued research reports about the company. Canaccord Genuity Group increased their price target on Strategy from $175.00 to $179.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, September 8th. Cantor Fitzgerald lifted their price objective on Strategy from $186.00 to $208.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, October 16th. BTIG Research reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $250.00 target price on shares of Strategy in a research report on Friday, October 30th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Strategy in a research report on Monday. Finally, Mizuho set a $165.00 target price on Strategy in a report on Monday, August 10th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have issued a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $244.79.
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Strategy Stock Performance
NASDAQ MSTR opened at $129.30 on Tuesday. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $144.60 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $133.72. Strategy has a 12-month low of $81.81 and a 12-month high of $252.34. The company has a market capitalization of $49.68 billion, a P/E ratio of -2.12 and a beta of 3.60. The company has a quick ratio of 5.39, a current ratio of 4.04 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.10.
Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, October 29th. The software maker reported $44.75 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $20.19 by $24.56. Strategy had a negative net margin of 2,760.33% and a negative return on equity of 32.71%. The company had revenue of $125.43 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $127.76 million. During the same period last year, the firm earned $8.42 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was down 2.5% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts anticipate that Strategy will post -13.01 earnings per share for the current year.
Insider Transactions at Strategy
In other Strategy news, Director Jarrod Patten sold 2,775 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, August 25th. The stock was sold at an average price of $125.33, for a total transaction of $347,790.75. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 28,406 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,560,123.98. The trade was a 8.90% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Insiders sold a total of 10,200 shares of company stock valued at $1,443,356 in the last quarter. Insiders own 5.40% of the company’s stock.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Strategy
Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Westfuller Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Strategy in the 1st quarter worth about $25,000. Ancora Advisors LLC grew its position in Strategy by 111.7% during the second quarter. Ancora Advisors LLC now owns 290 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 153 shares during the period. Continuum Advisory LLC bought a new position in Strategy during the second quarter valued at about $26,000. Ameritas Advisory Services LLC purchased a new stake in Strategy during the second quarter worth about $28,000. Finally, Root Financial Partners LLC purchased a new stake in Strategy during the third quarter worth about $38,000. 59.84% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Strategy News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Strategy this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Strategy’s STRC preferred shares returned to their $100 par value for the first time since May, a possible sign of improved investor confidence in the security and its role in funding the company’s Bitcoin strategy. Strategy’s STRC hits par
- Negative Sentiment: Bitcoin’s drop below $76,000, alongside a technology-sector selloff, pulled down crypto-linked stocks including MSTR. Because Strategy’s valuation is closely tied to Bitcoin, sharp declines in the cryptocurrency can amplify pressure on its shares. Strategy sinks as Bitcoin tumbles
- Negative Sentiment: Commentary highlighted the risk that MSTR can lag Bitcoin during downturns or periods of consolidation, particularly if investor demand and the stock’s valuation premium weaken. Risks of Strategy’s Bitcoin bet
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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