Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) Given New $180.00 Price Target at B. Riley Financial

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) had its price objective reduced by research analysts at B. Riley Financial from $195.00 to $180.00 in a research note issued on Tuesday, Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a “buy” rating on the software maker’s stock. B. Riley Financial‘s price target suggests a potential upside of 31.93% from the stock’s previous close.

Several other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports on the company. Benchmark restated a “buy” rating and issued a $435.00 target price (down from $570.00) on shares of Strategy in a research report on Monday, July 27th. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $350.00 price target (down from $450.00) on shares of Strategy in a report on Wednesday, August 26th. BTIG Research reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $250.00 price target on shares of Strategy in a report on Friday. UBS Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Strategy in a research report on Friday, July 31st. Finally, Mizuho set a $165.00 price objective on shares of Strategy in a report on Monday, August 10th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have given a Buy rating, two have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Strategy has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $244.79.

Strategy Trading Up 4.3%

Shares of NASDAQ MSTR traded up $5.67 during midday trading on Tuesday, reaching $136.43. 4,682,230 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 21,395,039. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $143.90 and a 200 day simple moving average of $134.30. The stock has a market capitalization of $52.42 billion, a P/E ratio of -2.25 and a beta of 3.56. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.22, a quick ratio of 5.39 and a current ratio of 5.39. Strategy has a twelve month low of $81.81 and a twelve month high of $258.21.

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October 29th. The software maker reported $44.75 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $20.19 by $24.56. Strategy had a negative return on equity of 74.18% and a negative net margin of 6,102.95%. The firm had revenue of $125.43 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $127.76 million. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $8.42 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was down 2.5% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities analysts expect that Strategy will post -15.60 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Strategy

In related news, Director Jarrod Patten sold 2,775 shares of Strategy stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $125.33, for a total value of $347,790.75. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 28,406 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,560,123.98. This trade represents a 8.90% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 10,200 shares of company stock worth $1,443,356. Company insiders own 5.40% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in MSTR. International Assets Investment Management LLC grew its stake in shares of Strategy by 45.3% in the third quarter. International Assets Investment Management LLC now owns 3,171 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $509,000 after buying an additional 989 shares in the last quarter. Waldron Private Wealth LLC acquired a new position in Strategy during the 3rd quarter worth about $230,000. Alta Advisers Ltd acquired a new position in Strategy during the 3rd quarter worth about $368,000. Principle Wealth Partners LLC lifted its stake in Strategy by 29.8% during the 3rd quarter. Principle Wealth Partners LLC now owns 4,896 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $750,000 after acquiring an additional 1,125 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Claro Advisors Inc. purchased a new position in Strategy during the 3rd quarter valued at about $301,000. 59.84% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Stories Impacting Strategy

Here are the key news stories impacting Strategy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Strategy purchased 811 Bitcoin for approximately $65.5 million at an average cost of $80,846, lifting its holdings to 849,327 BTC. The purchase reinforces management’s aggressive accumulation strategy and helped support MSTR sentiment. MSTR Stock Rises 4% After Strategy Adds 811 BTC to Holdings
• Positive Sentiment: HC Wainwright maintained a Buy rating and a $250 price target, projecting positive earnings for fiscal 2026 and quarterly periods in 2027. An 83% increase in the Ohio teachers’ pension fund’s Strategy stake also provides a favorable institutional-investor signal. Ohio Teachers’ Pension Boosts Strategy Stake
• Neutral Sentiment: Strategy reported an outsized quarterly profit, largely driven by unrealized gains on its Bitcoin holdings, while its earnings call highlighted stronger liquidity, digital-credit expansion and plans to use preferred securities to fund additional accumulation. The results demonstrate substantial upside leverage to Bitcoin, but the accounting gains may not represent recurring operating earnings. Strategy Earnings Call Highlights Bitcoin and Credit Growth
• Negative Sentiment: Strategy sold about $164 million of common stock while repurchasing $208.2 million of STRC preferred shares. Investors are weighing the benefit of additional Bitcoin against common-share dilution, substantial preferred dividends and reduced cash balances. Strategy Spends Triple Its Weekly Bitcoin Outlay on STRC Buybacks
• Negative Sentiment: HC Wainwright cut its fiscal 2026 EPS estimate to $46.31 from $65.56 and its fourth-quarter estimate to $44.59 from $66.62, despite retaining its Buy rating. Bitcoin’s retreat from its peak and the possibility that rising funding costs could undermine Strategy’s capital-raising model are additional pressures on MSTR. Strategy’s Bitcoin Bet Just Produced a Monster Quarter

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.

Founded in 1989 by Michael J.