Cantor Fitzgerald assumed coverage on shares of Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR – Get Free Report) in a report issued on Tuesday. The brokerage set an “overweight” rating and a $213.00 price target on the software maker’s stock. Cantor Fitzgerald’s price target points to a potential upside of 33.30% from the company’s previous close.
Several other brokerages have also recently issued reports on MSTR. Wells Fargo & Company restated an “equal weight” rating and issued a $54.00 price objective (down from $65.00) on shares of Strategy in a research note on Tuesday, September 30th. Mizuho decreased their price objective on shares of Strategy from $484.00 to $403.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, January 16th. Benchmark reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Strategy in a research note on Monday, December 1st. Truist Financial set a $268.00 price target on shares of Strategy in a report on Friday, January 9th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein set a $450.00 price objective on Strategy and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, December 8th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have issued a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $413.75.
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Strategy Stock Down 0.5%
Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October 30th. The software maker reported $8.42 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.10) by $8.52. The business had revenue of $128.69 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $116.65 million. Strategy had a net margin of 1,667.09% and a return on equity of 20.98%. The company’s revenue was up 10.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business earned ($1.56) EPS. Strategy has set its FY 2025 guidance at 80.000-80.000 EPS.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other news, Director Carl J. Rickertsen acquired 5,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, January 12th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $155.88 per share, for a total transaction of $779,400.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director owned 5,000 shares in the company, valued at $779,400. This trade represents a ∞ increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, EVP Wei-Ming Shao sold 5,334 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, November 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $226.36, for a total transaction of $1,207,404.24. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 32,726 shares in the company, valued at $7,407,857.36. This trade represents a 14.01% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last quarter, insiders have purchased 7,112 shares of company stock worth $984,888 and have sold 13,177 shares worth $2,843,166. Company insiders own 8.46% of the company’s stock.
Institutional Trading of Strategy
Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Mutual Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of Strategy by 2.0% during the 2nd quarter. Mutual Advisors LLC now owns 1,350 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $548,000 after buying an additional 27 shares during the period. Bernardo Wealth Planning LLC grew its holdings in Strategy by 3.9% in the second quarter. Bernardo Wealth Planning LLC now owns 772 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $312,000 after purchasing an additional 29 shares during the period. GPS Wealth Strategies Group LLC increased its stake in Strategy by 2.7% in the second quarter. GPS Wealth Strategies Group LLC now owns 1,163 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $470,000 after purchasing an additional 31 shares in the last quarter. HBW Advisory Services LLC boosted its position in shares of Strategy by 3.5% during the 3rd quarter. HBW Advisory Services LLC now owns 1,078 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $347,000 after purchasing an additional 36 shares in the last quarter. Finally, SOA Wealth Advisors LLC. boosted its position in shares of Strategy by 44.4% during the 3rd quarter. SOA Wealth Advisors LLC. now owns 117 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $38,000 after purchasing an additional 36 shares in the last quarter. 59.84% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Key Stories Impacting Strategy
Here are the key news stories impacting Strategy this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Strategy disclosed another meaningful Bitcoin purchase — 2,932 BTC (~$264.1M) — expanding its treasury and signaling continued management conviction in BTC as a corporate asset. Strategy purchased $264 million in bitcoin last week
- Positive Sentiment: Cantor Fitzgerald’s analyst move to cover MSTR alongside other crypto-linked names is a positive flow/visibility event — fresh coverage can attract investor attention and buyers. Cantor Fitzgerald Turns Up the Heat on These 3 Crypto Stocks
- Neutral Sentiment: Strategy used proceeds from an at‑the‑market (ATM) equity program and share sales to fund the BTC purchases — this funds accumulation but raises dilution questions that investors parse differently. Strategy Expands Bitcoin Holdings Using ATM Equity Proceeds
- Negative Sentiment: A Seeking Alpha analyst (ULTY) downgraded coverage, arguing the firm’s recent strategy change is unlikely to reduce NAV erosion — highlights investor concern about dilution, NAV/per-share math and long-term shareholder value. ULTY: Doubtful That The Strategy Change Will Reduce NAV Erosion (Rating Downgrade)
Strategy Company 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.
Founded in 1989 by Michael J.
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