Telligent Fund LP acquired a new stake in Strategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR – Free Report) in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund acquired 23,400 shares of the software maker’s stock, valued at approximately $2,920,000. Strategy makes up about 3.1% of Telligent Fund LP’s portfolio, making the stock its 13th largest holding.
A number of other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Federated Hermes Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Strategy during the 2nd quarter worth $396,000. Cary Street Partners Financial LLC acquired a new position in Strategy in the second quarter valued at about $202,000. Sei Investments Co. lifted its position in Strategy by 136.0% during the second 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 lifted its position in Strategy by 59.4% during the second 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 grew its stake in Strategy by 22.0% during the second 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 in the last quarter. 59.84% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Strategy News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Strategy this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Strategy raised $263.5 million through ATM share sales, increasing its cash buffer to about $3.225 billion and reinforcing its ability to support preferred dividends and debt obligations. Strategy boosts liquidity via ATM stock sales
- Positive Sentiment: Bitcoin strength is also lifting crypto-linked stocks, and MSTR is benefiting from the broader rebound in BTC and improving sentiment toward digital assets. Strategy Stock Rises After $263.5 Million Sale Announcement
- Neutral Sentiment: Michael Saylor continued to defend Bitcoin’s long-term role, arguing that corporate adoption is essential for Bitcoin to succeed, which keeps Strategy positioned as a pure-play proxy for BTC. Strategy (MSTR) Says Corporate Bitcoin Adoption Is Essential For Bitcoin To Succeed
- Negative Sentiment: Investor concern remains that Strategy has paused bitcoin purchases for multiple weeks, which raises questions about whether the company is prioritizing liquidity over accumulation at current prices. Strategy Shares Rise as Michael Saylor Says, ‘Digital Credit Requires Liquidity’ to Secure Debt
Strategy Stock Performance
Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, May 5th. The software maker reported ($38.25) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.86) by ($37.39). Strategy had a negative return on equity of 26.97% and a negative net margin of 2,482.01%.The company had revenue of $124.30 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $120.75 million. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted ($16.49) earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 11.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Sell-side analysts expect that Strategy Inc will post 57.47 EPS for the current year.
Insider Transactions at Strategy
In other news, CEO Phong Le sold 93,738 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, June 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $118.73, for a total transaction of $11,129,512.74. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 119,925 shares in the company, valued at $14,238,695.25. This trade represents a 43.87% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, CFO Andrew Kang sold 33,062 shares of Strategy stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, June 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $118.73, for a total value of $3,925,451.26. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 68,733 shares in the company, valued at approximately $8,160,669.09. This represents a 32.48% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Over the last ninety days, insiders purchased 11,166 shares of company stock worth $1,014,265 and sold 181,522 shares worth $23,448,502. 6.49% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Several equities analysts have commented on MSTR shares. B. Riley Financial raised their target price on shares of Strategy from $200.00 to $215.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, May 7th. Benchmark reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Strategy in a report on Tuesday, June 2nd. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Strategy in a research report on Wednesday, June 24th. Barclays began coverage on shares of Strategy in a research note on Tuesday, July 7th. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $130.00 price objective on the stock. Finally, Credit Suisse Group set a $250.00 price objective on shares of Strategy in a research report on Tuesday, June 30th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have issued a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Strategy has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $266.31.
Read Our Latest Report on Strategy
Strategy 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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