Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) Trading Up 9% – Here’s Why

Strategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR)’s share price rose 9% on Wednesday . The stock traded as high as $135.51 and last traded at $135.8370. Approximately 11,574,833 shares were traded during trading, a decline of 51% from the average daily volume of 23,850,350 shares. The stock had previously closed at $124.61.

Key Stories Impacting Strategy

Here are the key news stories impacting Strategy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Inclusion in new income products could create additional demand for MSTR exposure (structured/covered‑call flows that use MSTR as an underlying). REX rolls out income ETF tied to Coinbase, Strategy, tech stocks
• Positive Sentiment: Contrarian analyst pieces argue MSTR is a leveraged Bitcoin play with upside if BTC resumes a sustained rally — this can attract value/bull funds looking for asymmetric upside. My Ultimate Contrarian Bet For 2026: Strategy
• Neutral Sentiment: Executive Chair Michael Saylor’s “digital credit” vision and remarks on using other chains (Solana, Ethereum) expand Strategy’s narrative beyond pure BTC treasury management, but commercial impact and timing remain uncertain. Michael Saylor Unveils ‘Digital Credit’ Vision, Signals Expansion Beyond Bitcoin To Solana
• Neutral Sentiment: Management commentary that it may add to its BTC position keeps the company in the news and maintains headline volatility; such teasers boost attention but don’t guarantee share appreciation. Strategy Eyes More Bitcoin as Saylor Teases Bigger Bag
• Negative Sentiment: Very high short interest (reported ~14% of market cap) is keeping downside pressure on the stock — when BTC moves lower, short sellers amplify declines and volume spikes. Strategy (MSTR) Dominates Global Short Interest Rankings Among Large-Cap Stocks
• Negative Sentiment: Recent crypto pullbacks (BTC and altcoins easing after tech/earnings headlines) have translated into correlated selling in MSTR since the company’s valuation is tightly linked to Bitcoin price moves. Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Fall as Cryptos Unwind Gains. Blame Nvidia.
• Negative Sentiment: Fundamental concerns persist: Strategy’s GAAP results show large EPS losses and negative margins, and its ongoing BTC purchases (partly financed via stock issuance in past deals) raise dilution and institutional‑risk questions — a factor for risk‑averse investors. Strategy’s 100th Bitcoin Purchase Deepens Volatility And Institutional Risk Questions

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms recently weighed in on MSTR. Mizuho set a $320.00 price target on Strategy and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 17th. Zacks Research raised Strategy from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 10th. Cantor Fitzgerald started coverage on shares of Strategy in a research report on Tuesday, January 27th. They issued an “overweight” rating on the stock. Sanford C. Bernstein set a $450.00 price target on shares of Strategy and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, December 8th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Strategy in a research note on Monday, December 29th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Strategy presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $368.21.

Strategy Trading Down 2.9%

The stock’s 50 day moving average is $148.55 and its 200-day moving average is $232.32. The company has a market cap of $43.22 billion, a P/E ratio of -7.04 and a beta of 3.54. The company has a current ratio of 5.62, a quick ratio of 0.66 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18.

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, February 5th. The software maker reported ($42.93) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $46.02 by ($88.95). Strategy had a negative return on equity of 8.74% and a negative net margin of 806.34%.The firm had revenue of $122.99 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $117.42 million. During the same period last year, the firm posted ($3.03) earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 1.9% on a year-over-year basis.

Insider Buying and Selling at Strategy

In other Strategy news, Director Carl J. Rickertsen bought 5,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, January 12th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $155.88 per share, for a total transaction of $779,400.00. Following the purchase, the director owned 5,000 shares in the company, valued at approximately $779,400. This trade represents a ∞ increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director Jane A. Dietze purchased 1,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, January 20th. The stock was acquired at an average price of $99.48 per share, with a total value of $99,480.00. Following the purchase, the director directly owned 3,600 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $358,128. The trade was a 38.46% increase in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. Over the last quarter, insiders have acquired 6,012 shares of company stock worth $880,080. Company insiders own 8.46% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Strategy

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

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.

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