California State Teachers Retirement System Has $3.03 Billion Stock Position in Strategy Inc $MSTR

California State Teachers Retirement System raised its position in Strategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR) by 8,577.0% during the second quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 34,849,455 shares of the software maker’s stock after buying an additional 34,447,826 shares during the quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System owned approximately 0.09% of Strategy worth $3,029,463,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Handelsbanken Fonder AB raised its position in Strategy by 28.8% during the second quarter. Handelsbanken Fonder AB now owns 106,522 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $9,260,000 after acquiring an additional 23,829 shares in the last quarter. Daviman Financial LLC acquired a new stake in Strategy in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $1,013,000. Eurizon Capital SGR S.p.A. acquired a new stake in Strategy in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $4,237,000. ProShare Advisors LLC grew its position in Strategy by 45.7% in the fourth quarter. ProShare Advisors LLC now owns 417,790 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $63,483,000 after acquiring an additional 131,014 shares in the last quarter. Finally, EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC grew its position in Strategy by 48.9% in the fourth quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 52,606 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $7,994,000 after acquiring an additional 17,270 shares in the last quarter. 59.84% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Activity

In other news, Director Jarrod Patten sold 1,850 shares of Strategy stock in a transaction dated Thursday, August 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $130.00, for a total value of $240,500.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 28,406 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,692,780. The trade was a 6.11% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, CEO Phong Le acquired 11,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 22nd. The stock was acquired at an average price of $90.80 per share, for a total transaction of $998,800.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the chief executive officer directly owned 11,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $998,800. This trade represents a ∞ increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 13,950 shares of company stock worth $1,615,809. 6.49% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Strategy Price Performance

NASDAQ MSTR opened at $128.56 on Friday. Strategy Inc has a 1 year low of $81.81 and a 1 year high of $365.21. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $107.21 and a 200 day simple moving average of $128.50. The company has a current ratio of 5.39, a quick ratio of 5.39 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.22. The company has a market cap of $49.40 billion, a P/E ratio of -1.32 and a beta of 3.59.

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) last announced its earnings results on Friday, July 31st. The software maker reported ($24.45) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($2.19) by ($22.26). The firm had revenue of $122.37 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $122.90 million. Strategy had a negative return on equity of 74.18% and a negative net margin of 6,102.95%.The business’s revenue was up 6.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $32.52 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts predict that Strategy Inc will post -23.74 EPS for the current year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. Alliance Global Partners initiated coverage on shares of Strategy in a report on Tuesday, September 1st. They set a “buy” rating and a $217.00 price target on the stock. Barclays reiterated an “overweight” rating and issued a $125.00 price objective (down from $130.00) on shares of Strategy in a report on Monday, August 3rd. B. Riley Financial increased their target price on shares of Strategy from $155.00 to $175.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, September 3rd. Mizuho set a $165.00 target price on Strategy in a report on Monday, August 10th. Finally, Zacks Research cut Strategy from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Tuesday, August 4th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Strategy presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $236.65.

Key Headlines Impacting Strategy

Here are the key news stories impacting Strategy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Strategy’s limited-edition, $250 Bitcoin-themed Air Jordan sneakers sold out, indicating strong consumer and investor engagement with the company’s brand. However, the merchandise business is unlikely to have a material effect on financial results. Strategy’s $250 Bitcoin-Themed Air Jordan Sneakers Sell Out
• Positive Sentiment: Strategy reportedly expanded its authorization for repurchasing STRC preferred stock to $2 billion. Buying securities trading below par could improve capital efficiency and potentially support value for remaining holders, although it diverts funds from Bitcoin purchases. Strategy Doubles STRC Buyback to $2B
• Neutral Sentiment: Strategy remained a heavily searched stock, highlighting continued retail and market attention, but investor interest alone does not establish a fundamental catalyst. Investors Heavily Search Strategy Inc
• Negative Sentiment: Strategy did not add Bitcoin during the latest period and instead spent approximately $176.3 million repurchasing its own preferred stock. The shift raises questions about whether management sees better value in discounted preferred securities than in Bitcoin at current prices. Strategy Put $176.3 Million Into Its Own Preferred Stock
• Negative Sentiment: The latest session saw MSTR underperform the broader market. The company’s Bitcoin-linked valuation makes it vulnerable to cryptocurrency weakness, while its recent earnings loss and extremely negative net margin add fundamental pressure. Strategy Dips More Than Broader Market

Strategy 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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