Strategy Inc $MSTR Shares Bought by Erste Asset Management GmbH

Erste Asset Management GmbH boosted its holdings in shares of Strategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR) by 39.6% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 37,699 shares of the software maker’s stock after purchasing an additional 10,699 shares during the quarter. Erste Asset Management GmbH’s holdings in Strategy were worth $12,306,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of MSTR. Binnacle Investments Inc increased its position in shares of Strategy by 492.9% in the second quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc now owns 83 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $34,000 after buying an additional 69 shares in the last quarter. AllSquare Wealth Management LLC grew its stake in Strategy by 100.0% in the 2nd quarter. AllSquare Wealth Management LLC now owns 100 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $40,000 after acquiring an additional 50 shares during the period. Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd purchased a new stake in Strategy in the 3rd quarter worth $32,000. Quent Capital LLC purchased a new stake in Strategy in the 3rd quarter worth $33,000. Finally, Salomon & Ludwin LLC acquired a new position in Strategy during the third quarter worth $39,000. 59.84% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Strategy News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Strategy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Inclusion in new income products could create additional demand for MSTR exposure (structured/covered‑call flows that use MSTR as an underlying). REX rolls out income ETF tied to Coinbase, Strategy, tech stocks
• Positive Sentiment: Contrarian analyst pieces argue MSTR is a leveraged Bitcoin play with upside if BTC resumes a sustained rally — this can attract value/bull funds looking for asymmetric upside. My Ultimate Contrarian Bet For 2026: Strategy
• Neutral Sentiment: Executive Chair Michael Saylor’s “digital credit” vision and remarks on using other chains (Solana, Ethereum) expand Strategy’s narrative beyond pure BTC treasury management, but commercial impact and timing remain uncertain. Michael Saylor Unveils ‘Digital Credit’ Vision, Signals Expansion Beyond Bitcoin To Solana
• Neutral Sentiment: Management commentary that it may add to its BTC position keeps the company in the news and maintains headline volatility; such teasers boost attention but don’t guarantee share appreciation. Strategy Eyes More Bitcoin as Saylor Teases Bigger Bag
• Negative Sentiment: Very high short interest (reported ~14% of market cap) is keeping downside pressure on the stock — when BTC moves lower, short sellers amplify declines and volume spikes. Strategy (MSTR) Dominates Global Short Interest Rankings Among Large-Cap Stocks
• Negative Sentiment: Recent crypto pullbacks (BTC and altcoins easing after tech/earnings headlines) have translated into correlated selling in MSTR since the company’s valuation is tightly linked to Bitcoin price moves. Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Fall as Cryptos Unwind Gains. Blame Nvidia.
• Negative Sentiment: Fundamental concerns persist: Strategy’s GAAP results show large EPS losses and negative margins, and its ongoing BTC purchases (partly financed via stock issuance in past deals) raise dilution and institutional‑risk questions — a factor for risk‑averse investors. Strategy’s 100th Bitcoin Purchase Deepens Volatility And Institutional Risk Questions

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several analysts have recently issued reports on MSTR shares. TD Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Strategy in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. Zacks Research upgraded Strategy from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, February 10th. Truist Financial set a $268.00 target price on Strategy in a report on Friday, January 9th. Cantor Fitzgerald began coverage on Strategy in a research note on Tuesday, January 27th. They issued an “overweight” rating on the stock. Finally, Benchmark reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Strategy in a research report on Monday, December 1st. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $368.21.

Strategy Trading Down 2.9%

MSTR opened at $129.50 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $43.22 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -7.04 and a beta of 3.54. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $148.55 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $232.32. Strategy Inc has a 1-year low of $104.17 and a 1-year high of $457.22. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18, a current ratio of 5.62 and a quick ratio of 0.66.

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 5th. The software maker reported ($42.93) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $46.02 by ($88.95). Strategy had a negative net margin of 806.34% and a negative return on equity of 8.74%. The company had revenue of $122.99 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $117.42 million. During the same quarter last year, the company earned ($3.03) earnings per share. Strategy’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.9% on a year-over-year basis.

Insider Buying and Selling at Strategy

In other news, Director Jane A. Dietze purchased 1,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, January 20th. The shares were purchased at an average price of $99.48 per share, with a total value of $99,480.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 3,600 shares in the company, valued at $358,128. The trade was a 38.46% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, Director Carl J. Rickertsen acquired 5,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, January 12th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $155.88 per share, with a total value of $779,400.00. Following the acquisition, the director directly owned 5,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $779,400. This trade represents a ∞ increase in their position. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Over the last 90 days, insiders acquired 6,012 shares of company stock valued at $880,080. 8.46% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

About Strategy

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.

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