Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) Price Target Raised to $195.00

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) had its price objective boosted by B. Riley Financial from $175.00 to $195.00 in a report released on Tuesday,Benzinga reports. They currently have a buy rating on the software maker’s stock.

A number of other equities analysts have also issued reports on MSTR. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Strategy from a “strong sell” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Sunday, August 16th. Citigroup restated a “buy” rating and issued a $136.00 price target (down from $260.00) on shares of Strategy in a research report on Tuesday, June 30th. Sanford C. Bernstein restated an “outperform” rating and set a $350.00 price objective (down from $450.00) on shares of Strategy in a report on Wednesday, August 26th. Weiss Ratings lowered shares of Strategy from a “hold (c)” rating to a “sell (d)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, August 4th. Finally, Canaccord Genuity Group increased their target price on shares of Strategy from $175.00 to $179.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, September 8th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $239.88.

Strategy Stock Performance

MSTR opened at $161.61 on Tuesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $62.10 billion, a P/E ratio of -1.66 and a beta of 3.59. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $117.35 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $129.43. The company has a quick ratio of 5.39, a current ratio of 5.39 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.22. Strategy has a 12-month low of $81.81 and a 12-month high of $365.21.

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

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Strategy news, Director Jarrod Patten sold 2,775 shares of Strategy stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 25th. The stock was sold at an average price of $125.33, for a total transaction of $347,790.75. Following the sale, the director directly owned 28,406 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,560,123.98. The trade was a 8.90% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Insiders have sold a total of 11,350 shares of company stock worth $1,393,439 in the last three months. 6.49% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Strategy

A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of MSTR. Capital International Investors raised its position in Strategy by 37.3% in the 4th quarter. Capital International Investors now owns 20,614,868 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $3,132,460,000 after purchasing an additional 5,600,573 shares during the last quarter. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in shares of Strategy in the fourth quarter valued at $536,140,000. Capital Research Global Investors increased its stake in shares of Strategy by 66.7% in the fourth quarter. Capital Research Global Investors now owns 7,008,535 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $1,064,963,000 after buying an additional 2,803,277 shares in the last quarter. Capital World Investors raised its holdings in shares of Strategy by 127.6% in the fourth quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 2,911,311 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $442,379,000 after buying an additional 1,632,179 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Renaissance Technologies LLC raised its holdings in shares of Strategy by 122.6% in the first quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC now owns 2,130,881 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $265,934,000 after buying an additional 1,173,549 shares during the last quarter. 59.84% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about Strategy

Here are the key news stories impacting Strategy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Strategy added 950 Bitcoin: The company purchased approximately $75.7 million of Bitcoin at an average price of $79,670, lifting its holdings to roughly 846,000 BTC. Bitcoin remains the primary driver of MSTR’s valuation, so the purchase strengthens its exposure if cryptocurrency prices continue higher. Strategy bought 950 Bitcoin
• Positive Sentiment: Preferred-stock buybacks supported sentiment: Strategy repurchased approximately $174 million of its STRC preferred stock while using cash, rather than issuing common shares, to fund the latest Bitcoin purchase. The actions may signal management’s confidence in its capital structure and reduce some near-term dilution concerns. Strategy funds Bitcoin purchase with cash
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst outlook remained constructive: B. Riley maintained a Buy rating and raised its price target to $195 from $175, providing additional support for the Bitcoin-linked investment thesis. B. Riley raises Strategy price target
• Neutral Sentiment: Trump-linked buying increased visibility: Ethics filings showed Donald Trump’s investment accounts purchased between $50,001 and $100,000 of MSTR in July. The disclosure may attract attention, although the timing of earlier sales and subsequent repurchases has generated scrutiny rather than a clear fundamental catalyst. Trump discloses Strategy stock purchase
• Negative Sentiment: Bitcoin weakness pressured the stock: Reports indicated MSTR led declines among major crypto-linked stocks as Bitcoin fell below $84,000 amid higher Treasury yields. With a beta of 3.59, Strategy typically amplifies Bitcoin’s daily moves. Crypto-linked stocks decline as Bitcoin falls
• Negative Sentiment: Financing and insider-sale risks remain: Strategy kept its at-the-market financing capacity available for future Bitcoin purchases, preserving flexibility but also the possibility of common-share dilution. Director Jarrod Patten also sold 475 shares for approximately $81,225, adding a modest sentiment overhang. Strategy maintains ATM financing capacity

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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