Strategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR) Receives $278.87 Average Target Price from Analysts

Shares of Strategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR) have received an average recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the seventeen analysts that are currently covering the stock, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, twelve have assigned a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company. The average 12 month price target among brokerages that have covered the stock in the last year is $266.3125.

MSTR has been the topic of several research reports. Canaccord Genuity Group cut their price target on Strategy from $163.00 to $130.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, June 30th. Barclays assumed coverage on Strategy in a research report on Tuesday. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $130.00 price objective for the company. Citigroup reissued a “buy” rating and set a $136.00 price objective (down from $260.00) on shares of Strategy in a report on Tuesday, June 30th. Monness Crespi & Hardt restated a “neutral” rating on shares of Strategy in a research report on Tuesday, June 2nd. Finally, 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 research note on Thursday, May 7th.

Insider Activity at Strategy

In other Strategy news, Director Jarrod M. Patten sold 15,050 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $154.94, for a total value of $2,331,847.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 28,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,338,320. This trade represents a 34.96% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, CEO Phong Le sold 93,738 shares of Strategy stock in a transaction on 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 sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 119,925 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $14,238,695.25. This represents a 43.87% decrease in their position. 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 have acquired 11,166 shares of company stock worth $1,014,265 and have sold 188,922 shares worth $24,585,457. 6.49% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Strategy

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Federated Hermes Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Strategy during the 2nd quarter worth about $396,000. Cary Street Partners Financial LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Strategy in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $202,000. Sei Investments Co. raised its position in shares of Strategy by 136.0% in the 2nd quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 39,905 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $16,125,000 after acquiring an additional 22,999 shares during the period. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company boosted its stake in Strategy by 59.4% during the 2nd quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company now owns 19,215 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $7,767,000 after acquiring an additional 7,158 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Peapack Gladstone Financial Corp boosted its stake in Strategy by 22.0% during the 2nd quarter. Peapack Gladstone Financial Corp now owns 3,055 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $1,235,000 after acquiring an additional 550 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 59.84% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Strategy

Here are the key news stories impacting Strategy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Barclays and Citi have remained constructive on Strategy, with Barclays initiating coverage at Overweight and Citi keeping a Buy rating even after cutting its price target, suggesting some analysts still see meaningful upside. Why MSTR Stock Is Down Despite a New Buy Rating
• Positive Sentiment: Michael Saylor said Bitcoin only needs to grow about 3.3% annually for Strategy to fund its preferred-stock dividends indefinitely, an argument meant to calm concerns about the company’s capital structure and preferred payouts. Michael Saylor Says Bitcoin Capital Gains Can Fund Dividend Obligations ‘Indefinitely’ if BTC Grows by This Much Annually—Peter Schiff Pushes Back
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks upgraded Strategy Inc. (MSTR) from Strong Sell to Hold, indicating the bearish view is easing somewhat. Zacks upgrade
• Neutral Sentiment: Saylor also defended Bitcoin publicly, arguing the network has “no spam problem” and pointing to low transaction fees, but this is more of a brand-defense message than a direct operating catalyst for MSTR. Bitcoin Still Faces No Spam Issues, Argues Michael Saylor, Highlighting Low Transaction Fees — Critics Say ‘Nobody is Using the Chain’
• Neutral Sentiment: Other coverage continues to frame Strategy as a highly leveraged Bitcoin proxy, meaning the stock remains tightly tied to BTC price swings and broader crypto sentiment rather than company-specific software fundamentals. Prediction: Bitcoin’s Next Move Could Make or Break MicroStrategy Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Several reports say the Bitcoin sale and weaker BTC prices have pressured MSTR and its preferred shares, fueling concerns about dilution, leverage, and whether the new financing strategy is sustainable. Bitcoin’s Most Prominent Holder Is Selling Some. Should You?
• Negative Sentiment: Broader crypto weakness and fears of further Bitcoin selling have added to the selloff in Strategy Inc. (MSTR), since the stock is viewed as a direct proxy for Bitcoin exposure. Bitcoin tumbles back to key $60K support level: What’s behind the sell pressure?

Strategy Stock Performance

MSTR stock opened at $93.89 on Friday. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $135.83 and a 200 day moving average price of $141.93. Strategy has a fifty-two week low of $81.81 and a fifty-two week high of $457.22. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.22, a current ratio of 6.05 and a quick ratio of 6.05. The stock has a market capitalization of $32.90 billion, a PE ratio of -2.34 and a beta of 3.54.

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, May 5th. The software maker reported ($38.25) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.86) by ($37.39). The firm had revenue of $124.30 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $120.75 million. Strategy had a negative net margin of 2,482.01% and a negative return on equity of 26.97%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 11.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted ($16.49) earnings per share. Analysts forecast that Strategy will post 116.7 EPS for the current year.

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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