Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) Price Target Raised to $215.00

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) had its target price hoisted by investment analysts at B. Riley Financial from $200.00 to $215.00 in a research note issued on Thursday,MarketScreener reports. The firm presently has a “buy” rating on the software maker’s stock. B. Riley Financial’s price target suggests a potential upside of 20.19% from the company’s previous close.

A number of other research firms also recently commented on MSTR. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Strategy in a report on Friday, March 27th. Canaccord Genuity Group set a $224.00 price objective on shares of Strategy and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday. Wall Street Zen cut shares of Strategy from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Sunday, February 8th. Texas Capital upgraded shares of Strategy to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, March 19th. Finally, Benchmark decreased their price objective on shares of Strategy from $705.00 to $570.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $321.86.

Strategy Stock Performance

Shares of Strategy stock opened at $178.88 on Thursday. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $144.21 and a 200-day simple moving average of $168.13. The company has a market cap of $59.70 billion, a PE ratio of -4.50 and a beta of 3.59. Strategy has a one year low of $104.17 and a one year high of $457.22. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.22, a quick ratio of 5.62 and a current ratio of 6.05.

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, May 5th. The software maker reported ($38.25) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.86) by ($37.39). The firm had revenue of $124.30 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $120.75 million. Strategy had a negative net margin of 2,482.01% and a negative return on equity of 26.97%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 11.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted ($16.49) earnings per share. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Strategy will post 136.35 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Strategy

In related news, Director Jarrod M. Patten sold 2,250 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $173.84, for a total value of $391,140.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 28,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,867,520. This trade represents a 7.44% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 25,452 shares of company stock valued at $3,708,002. Corporate insiders own 8.46% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in MSTR. Rhumbline Advisers grew its holdings in Strategy by 16.1% in the 3rd quarter. Rhumbline Advisers now owns 313,565 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $101,034,000 after buying an additional 43,509 shares during the period. Schroder Investment Management Group grew its holdings in Strategy by 21.0% in the third quarter. Schroder Investment Management Group now owns 118,478 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $38,175,000 after purchasing an additional 20,536 shares during the period. Van ECK Associates Corp increased its position in Strategy by 46.1% during the third quarter. Van ECK Associates Corp now owns 204,506 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $65,894,000 after purchasing an additional 64,482 shares during the last quarter. Harvest Portfolios Group Inc. raised its stake in Strategy by 119.0% during the third quarter. Harvest Portfolios Group Inc. now owns 1,550,520 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $499,593,000 after purchasing an additional 842,480 shares during the period. Finally, Shariaportfolio Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Strategy by 18.1% in the 3rd quarter. Shariaportfolio Inc. now owns 106,492 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $34,313,000 after purchasing an additional 16,354 shares during the last quarter. 59.84% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting Strategy

Here are the key news stories impacting Strategy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan says Strategy could buy up to $30 billion of Bitcoin this year — a much faster accumulation pace would increase the company’s Bitcoin exposure and could amplify upside if BTC continues higher. JPMorgan Says Strategy Could Buy Up To $30B In Bitcoin This Year– TD Cowen Lifts Target To $395
• Positive Sentiment: TD Cowen raised its MSTR price target (to $395) and highlighted the company’s move to use STRC preferred-stock funding for Bitcoin purchases, which analysts say may improve capital efficiency. That buy-side analyst support can buoy sentiment despite accounting losses. TD Cowen Lifts Strategy Price Target to $395 on STRC Funding Shift
• Positive Sentiment: Canaccord raised its MSTR target to $224, citing Bitcoin’s rebound above $80k — reinforcing the view that MSTR’s equity tracks BTC performance and may rally with further crypto gains. Canaccord Hikes Strategy Price Target to $224 as Bitcoin Roars Back Above $80K
• Positive Sentiment: 21Shares listed an ETN on the London Stock Exchange giving U.K. investors access to Strategy’s STRC shares — broadening demand for the company’s financing instrument and potentially easing capital access. U.K. Investors Gain Access to Strategy STRC Shares
• Neutral Sentiment: Benchmark cut its price target (from $705 to $570) but kept a Buy — a large downgrade in upside expectations even as analysts remain constructive. Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) Price Target Lowered to $570.00 at Benchmark
• Negative Sentiment: Q1 results: Strategy reported a $12.5B net loss driven by a $14.46B unrealized Bitcoin fair-value hit; revenue rose ~12% but EPS missed materially — the accounting loss pressures headline earnings and investor sentiment. Strategy Q1 Loss Wider Than Expected, Revenues Rise Y/Y
• Negative Sentiment: Management (Michael Saylor) signaled the company might sell portions of its Bitcoin — a break from the “never sell” stance that could cap BTC-related upside and create short-term selling pressure or market concern. Saylor Breaks ‘Never Sell’ Narrative With Shock Bitcoin Exit Remark
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: a Strategy director trimmed their stake on May 6, which can be perceived negatively by some investors. Top Strategy Insider Quietly Unloads a Significant Stake

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.