Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) CFO Andrew Kang Sells 5,597 Shares

Strategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR) CFO Andrew Kang sold 5,597 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, May 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $165.78, for a total value of $927,870.66. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 33,675 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,582,641.50. This represents a 14.25% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards.

Andrew Kang also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Tuesday, March 24th, Andrew Kang sold 2,373 shares of Strategy stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $138.33, for a total value of $328,257.09.
• On Thursday, March 12th, Andrew Kang sold 916 shares of Strategy stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $137.25, for a total value of $125,721.00.

Strategy Trading Up 0.7%

Shares of MSTR opened at $165.81 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.22, a current ratio of 6.05 and a quick ratio of 6.05. Strategy Inc has a 12 month low of $104.17 and a 12 month high of $457.22. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $151.81 and its two-hundred day moving average is $161.40. The stock has a market cap of $58.11 billion, a PE ratio of -4.13 and a beta of 3.59.

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) last released its quarterly 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 business had revenue of $124.30 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $120.75 million. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted ($16.49) EPS. The company’s revenue was up 11.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities analysts forecast that Strategy Inc will post 116.7 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Trending Headlines about Strategy

Here are the key news stories impacting Strategy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: TD Cowen raised its price target on Strategy Inc. (MSTR) to $400 and kept a Buy rating, pointing to continued Bitcoin accumulation and significant implied upside. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: The company’s latest Bitcoin purchase, reportedly funded through securities sales, signals management is still aggressively expanding its BTC treasury position, which bulls see as the core value driver for the stock. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Strategy’s earnings call highlighted that the company is still focused on its Bitcoin-first model and may adjust dividend policy, but the details were more about strategy than near-term operating results. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Investor concern has increased after reports that Strategy may pause Bitcoin buying and could even sell Bitcoin to support a planned $1.5 billion convertible note repurchase, raising questions about balance-sheet flexibility. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research downgraded Strategy Inc. (MSTR) from Hold to Strong Sell, which may be weighing on sentiment alongside weakness in Bitcoin itself. Article Title

Institutional Trading of Strategy

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in MSTR. Fideuram Asset Management Ireland dac acquired a new stake in Strategy during the 4th quarter valued at $25,000. Westfuller Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Strategy during the first quarter worth $25,000. Dogwood Wealth Management LLC boosted its holdings in Strategy by 280.0% during the fourth quarter. Dogwood Wealth Management LLC now owns 190 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $29,000 after acquiring an additional 140 shares during the period. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC bought a new stake in Strategy during the fourth quarter valued at about $30,000. Finally, Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd bought a new stake in Strategy during the third quarter valued at about $32,000. 59.84% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts recently commented on the company. Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of Strategy in a research note on Monday, May 11th. Zacks Research lowered Strategy from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Monday. BTIG Research reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $350.00 price objective (up from $250.00) on shares of Strategy in a report on Wednesday, May 6th. HC Wainwright reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Strategy in a report on Friday, February 6th. Finally, Canaccord Genuity Group set a $224.00 target price on Strategy and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Strategy currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $322.21.

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.

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