Marathon Trading Investment Management LLC Purchases 348,743 Shares of Strategy Inc $MSTR

Marathon Trading Investment Management LLC raised its position in Strategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR) by 2,252.9% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 364,223 shares of the software maker’s stock after purchasing an additional 348,743 shares during the quarter. Strategy accounts for approximately 1.3% of Marathon Trading Investment Management LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 4th largest holding. Marathon Trading Investment Management LLC’s holdings in Strategy were worth $55,344,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Focus Partners Wealth raised its stake in shares of Strategy by 79.4% in the 4th quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 22,879 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $3,476,000 after purchasing an additional 10,123 shares during the period. E6 Portfolios LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Strategy in the fourth quarter valued at about $574,000. Arax Advisory Partners acquired a new stake in shares of Strategy in the fourth quarter valued at about $448,000. Aptus Capital Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of Strategy by 5.7% in the fourth quarter. Aptus Capital Advisors LLC now owns 7,256 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $1,103,000 after acquiring an additional 389 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Arete Wealth Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of Strategy by 5.0% in the fourth quarter. Arete Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 4,437 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $674,000 after acquiring an additional 210 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 59.84% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, CEO Phong Le sold 93,738 shares of Strategy 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 owned 119,925 shares in the company, valued at approximately $14,238,695.25. This trade represents a 43.87% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. 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 dated 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 transaction, the chief financial officer owned 68,733 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $8,160,669.09. The trade was a 32.48% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Over the last 90 days, insiders sold 195,264 shares of company stock worth $25,497,204. Company insiders own 6.49% of the company’s stock.

Strategy Stock Performance

Strategy stock opened at $123.97 on Monday. Strategy Inc has a 52 week low of $104.17 and a 52 week high of $457.22. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.22, a quick ratio of 6.05 and a current ratio of 6.05. The stock has a market capitalization of $43.45 billion, a P/E ratio of -3.09 and a beta of 3.50. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $153.17 and a 200 day simple moving average of $151.83.

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May 5th. The software maker reported ($38.25) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates 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 for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $120.75 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted ($16.49) EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 11.9% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts expect that Strategy Inc will post 116.7 earnings per share for the current year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research firms recently issued reports on MSTR. Monness Crespi & Hardt reaffirmed a “neutral” rating on shares of Strategy in a research report on Tuesday, June 2nd. B. Riley Financial lifted their target price on Strategy from $200.00 to $215.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. Cantor Fitzgerald reaffirmed an “overweight” rating on shares of Strategy in a research report on Monday, May 11th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Strategy in a research report on Friday, March 27th. Finally, Zacks Research downgraded Strategy from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Monday, May 18th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Strategy currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $313.93.

Trending Headlines about Strategy

Here are the key news stories impacting Strategy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Strategy added 1,550 Bitcoin in a June 8 filing, lifting total reported holdings to 845,256 BTC and signaling continued conviction in its Bitcoin treasury strategy.
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst coverage remained constructive, with H.C. Wainwright reiterating a Buy rating and a $540 price target, citing a compelling entry point and a bullish 2026 Bitcoin target of $150,000.
• Neutral Sentiment: CEO Phong Le said the company’s small Bitcoin sale was meant to “test” processes and that institutional investors were less concerned than retail traders, suggesting management sees the move as operational rather than strategic retreat.
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary noted that crypto prices have stabilized somewhat after a recent selloff, which can help sentiment around MSTR because the stock remains highly tied to Bitcoin’s direction.
• Negative Sentiment: Recent headlines also highlighted concerns that Strategy’s first-ever Bitcoin sale since 2022 rattled some investors and renewed debate about leverage, dilution, and the risks of its aggressive Bitcoin-focused capital structure.

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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