Shares of Strategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR – Get Free Report) have been assigned an average rating of “Moderate Buy” from the eighteen analysts that are currently covering the stock, Marketbeat reports. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, two have issued a hold recommendation, thirteen have assigned a buy recommendation and one has given a strong buy recommendation to the company. The average 1 year target price among brokerages that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $239.8125.
A number of analysts recently weighed in on MSTR shares. HC Wainwright set a $325.00 price target on shares of Strategy in a report on Monday, August 3rd. Monness Crespi & Hardt reaffirmed a “neutral” rating on shares of Strategy in a report on Tuesday, June 2nd. Mizuho set a $165.00 price objective on Strategy in a research report on Monday, August 10th. Credit Suisse Group set a $250.00 target price on Strategy in a research note on Tuesday, June 30th. Finally, Benchmark restated a “buy” rating and set a $435.00 target price (down from $570.00) on shares of Strategy in a research report on Monday, July 27th.
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Strategy Stock Performance
Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Friday, July 31st. The software maker reported ($24.45) earnings per share 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 company had revenue of $122.37 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $122.90 million. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $32.52 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up 6.9% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that Strategy will post -23.76 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Insider Transactions at Strategy
In other Strategy news, CAO Jeanine Montgomery sold 354 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, June 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $123.84, for a total transaction of $43,839.36. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 11,209 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,388,122.56. The trade was a 3.06% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, CEO Phong Le bought 11,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, June 22nd. The shares were acquired at an average price of $90.80 per share, for a total transaction of $998,800.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 11,000 shares in the company, valued at approximately $998,800. This trade represents a ∞ increase in their position. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold 165,325 shares of company stock valued at $20,341,328 in the last three months. Company insiders own 6.49% of the company’s stock.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Strategy
Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Federated Hermes Inc. bought a new position in shares of Strategy in the 2nd quarter worth $396,000. Cary Street Partners Financial LLC bought a new stake in Strategy in the second quarter valued at about $202,000. Sei Investments Co. lifted its stake in Strategy by 136.0% in the second quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 39,905 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $16,125,000 after buying an additional 22,999 shares during the period. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company lifted its stake in Strategy by 59.4% in the second quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company now owns 19,215 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $7,767,000 after buying an additional 7,158 shares during the period. Finally, Peapack Gladstone Financial Corp boosted its holdings 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 during the last quarter. 59.84% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
More Strategy News
Here are the key news stories impacting Strategy this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Bitcoin climbed more than 20% over two days and approached or exceeded $77,000–$79,000, pushing Strategy’s 840,447-BTC holdings from a substantial unrealized loss to an estimated paper gain of roughly $1.4 billion. Because investors often use MSTR as a leveraged Bitcoin proxy, the cryptocurrency’s move amplified demand for the stock. MSTR Jumps to $120 on Bitcoin Boost to $77,000
- Positive Sentiment: Broader crypto-market momentum was supported by President Donald Trump’s call for Congress to advance the CLARITY Act and establish clearer digital-asset regulations, lifting sentiment across crypto-related stocks. Bitcoin, crypto shares climb after Trump pushes Clarity Act
- Positive Sentiment: Strategy’s Bitcoin holdings briefly moved above their reported average cost of approximately $75,385 per coin. The company also repurchased about $347 million of STRC preferred stock, supporting its broader capital-management strategy. Strategy Sits on $1.4B Bitcoin Profit
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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