Mizuho Cuts Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) Price Target to $403.00

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) had its price objective trimmed by Mizuho from $484.00 to $403.00 in a report released on Friday morning, Marketbeat reports. The firm currently has an outperform rating on the software maker’s stock.

Several other equities analysts have also weighed in on MSTR. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Strategy in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Cantor Fitzgerald reissued an “overweight” rating on shares of Strategy in a report on Friday, December 5th. China Renaissance began coverage on Strategy in a research report on Wednesday, October 15th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $473.00 price objective for the company. Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Strategy in a research note on Thursday. Finally, Benchmark reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Strategy in a research note on Monday, December 1st. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $435.44.

Strategy Price Performance

NASDAQ:MSTR opened at $173.71 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16, a current ratio of 0.66 and a quick ratio of 0.66. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $175.90 and a 200-day moving average price of $287.03. Strategy has a 1-year low of $149.75 and a 1-year high of $457.22. The firm has a market cap of $49.92 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.08 and a beta of 3.42.

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October 30th. The software maker reported $8.42 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.10) by $8.52. Strategy had a net margin of 1,667.09% and a return on equity of 20.98%. The company had revenue of $128.69 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $116.65 million. During the same quarter last year, the business earned ($1.56) earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 10.9% on a year-over-year basis. Strategy has set its FY 2025 guidance at 80.000-80.000 EPS.

Insider Activity at Strategy

In other news, EVP Wei-Ming Shao sold 5,334 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, November 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $226.36, for a total transaction of $1,207,404.24. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 32,726 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,407,857.36. This represents a 14.01% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, Director Jane A. Dietze bought 1,100 shares of Strategy stock in a transaction dated Friday, November 21st. The stock was acquired at an average price of $95.28 per share, with a total value of $104,808.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 2,600 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $247,728. The trade was a 73.33% increase in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. In the last ninety days, insiders bought 6,112 shares of company stock valued at $885,408 and sold 13,177 shares valued at $2,843,166. 8.46% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Trading of Strategy

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of MSTR. RiverFront Investment Group LLC purchased a new stake in Strategy during the 2nd quarter worth about $3,561,000. J.W. Cole Advisors Inc. raised its position in shares of Strategy by 25.3% during the 2nd quarter. J.W. Cole Advisors Inc. now owns 10,262 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $4,148,000 after acquiring an additional 2,069 shares in the last quarter. Resona Asset Management Co. Ltd. raised its position in shares of Strategy by 13.6% during the 2nd quarter. Resona Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 77,914 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $31,298,000 after acquiring an additional 9,338 shares in the last quarter. Stevens Capital Management LP purchased a new stake in Strategy during the second quarter worth approximately $35,967,000. Finally, Swiss National Bank boosted its holdings in Strategy by 17.1% in the second quarter. Swiss National Bank now owns 749,300 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $302,890,000 after purchasing an additional 109,500 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 59.84% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Strategy

Here are the key news stories impacting Strategy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Bitcoin rally lifts MSTR — coverage notes Strategy stock surged as Bitcoin approached $100,000 and the company’s stake benefited from the crypto rally. Strategy (MSTR) Stock Soars 10 Percent
• Positive Sentiment: Company continues to add Bitcoin — reporting that Strategy kept buying BTC amid increased clarity from MSCI, reinforcing the firm’s asset-allocation narrative. Strategy Inc. (MSTR) Continues to Add Bitcoin Amid MSCI Clarity
• Positive Sentiment: Chairman Michael Saylor defends Bitcoin-treasury strategy — Saylor pushed back on criticism of companies using equity/debt to buy BTC, a public-relations positive that supports management’s narrative. Michael Saylor pushes back on criticism of Bitcoin treasury companies
• Positive Sentiment: Insider buying — a Strategy director bought MSTR shares for the first time in 3.5 years, which investors often view as a confidence signal. Strategy Director Buys MSTR For First Time In 3.5 Years—Here’s Why That Matters
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst and market commentary is mixed — some Wall Street pieces highlight bullish analyst views and debate whether to buy, reflecting divergent investor opinions rather than a clear consensus. Wall Street Bulls Look Optimistic About Strategy (MSTR): Should You Buy?
• Negative Sentiment: TD Cowen trims price target — the firm cut its MSTR target to $440 from $500, citing a weaker Bitcoin-yield outlook, which reduces analyst upside expectations. TD Cowen Cuts Strategy Stock (MSTR) Price Target on Lower Bitcoin Yield Outlook
• Negative Sentiment: Mizuho lowers its price target — another analyst trimmed its target (from $484 to $403) while remaining positive, signaling caution about near-term upside. MSTR price target lowered by Mizuho
• Negative Sentiment: Critical coverage — longform pieces (e.g., NYT) question whether Strategy’s Bitcoin-first transformation is sustainable, which can weigh on investor sentiment and attract more scrutiny. Michael Saylor’s Creative Bitcoin Strategy Isn’t Working

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.