Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) Updates FY 2025 Earnings Guidance

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) updated its FY 2025 earnings guidance on Friday. The company provided earnings per share guidance of -17.000-19.000 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 17.150. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

Strategy Stock Up 4.2%

MSTR stock opened at $164.82 on Friday. Strategy has a 52 week low of $155.61 and a 52 week high of $457.22. The company has a quick ratio of 0.66, a current ratio of 0.66 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $222.44 and a 200-day simple moving average of $318.81. The stock has a market capitalization of $47.36 billion, a P/E ratio of 7.67 and a beta of 3.40.

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

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts recently commented on the company. Sanford C. Bernstein set a $450.00 price target on Strategy and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, December 8th. Benchmark reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Strategy in a report on Monday, December 1st. Wells Fargo & Company reiterated an “equal weight” rating and issued a $54.00 target price (down from $65.00) on shares of Strategy in a research report on Tuesday, September 30th. Monness Crespi & Hardt upgraded shares of Strategy from a “sell” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday, November 10th. Finally, BTIG Research cut their price objective on shares of Strategy from $700.00 to $630.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Friday, October 31st. One investment 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 data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $9,976.80.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, Director Jarrod M. Patten purchased 12,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, October 17th. The stock was acquired at an average price of $96.88 per share, with a total value of $1,162,560.00. Following the purchase, the director directly owned 29,335 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,841,974.80. This represents a 69.22% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, Director Jane A. Dietze purchased 1,100 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, November 21st. The shares were purchased at an average price of $95.28 per share, with a total value of $104,808.00. Following the acquisition, the director directly owned 2,600 shares in the company, valued at approximately $247,728. The trade was a 73.33% increase in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Over the last ninety days, insiders bought 24,880 shares of company stock worth $2,421,219 and sold 43,177 shares worth $13,564,266. 8.46% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Key Strategy News

Here are the key news stories impacting Strategy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Michael Saylor / insider buying — Michael Saylor has stepped up with a large defensive buy to counter index-driven selling pressure, which supports the stock by signaling management commitment and providing buy-side demand. Michael Saylor’s Takes a $2.8 Billion Stand as He Defends Strategy Stock (MSTR) from Index Erasure
• Positive Sentiment: Sector re‑rating / rotation into crypto-adjacent equities — Commentators note that even as bitcoin and XRP struggle, regulated crypto-adjacent stocks (Coinbase, Robinhood, Strategy) are finding buyers as investors shift from direct crypto to equities with leverage to future BTC upside. That theme is supporting MSTR today. Bitcoin and XRP Struggle Again. Why Coinbase, Robinhood, and Strategy Stocks Are Rising.
• Positive Sentiment: Media summary of the rally — Coverage rounding up the reasons the stock is up points to the same combo: Saylor/insider activity, analyst headlines and crypto‑equity flows — reinforcing momentum for traders. Strategy (MSTR) stock is up, what you need to know
• Neutral Sentiment: Citi bitcoin forecast (indirect) — Citi’s elevated 12‑month bitcoin forecast ($143k) was widely reported; if realized it would be strongly positive for MSTR long-term, but the call is speculative and not an immediate company catalyst. Citi sets 12-month bitcoin forecast at $143,000 on rising adoption, regulatory easing
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst activity — Multiple analyst notes and “fresh action” headlines are circulating today; watch for any formal upgrades/downgrades or PT changes that can amplify intraday moves. Strategy Inc (MSTR) Sees Fresh Action From Analysts
• Negative Sentiment: Index exclusion risk — Index providers are widening exclusions for bitcoin‑holding firms, which could trigger forced selling and heavier volatility for MSTR if reclassifications proceed. That structural risk is a primary headwind investors cite. Strategy and bitcoin-buying firms face wider exclusion from stock indexes
• Negative Sentiment: Company guidance update — Strategy published a materially weaker FY2025 EPS range (deeply negative versus consensus), which is a major fundamental red flag; that guidance drives longer‑term downside risk even if short‑term flows lift the stock. (Company update reported in today’s feeds.)
• Negative Sentiment: Crypto weakness & buying-power concerns — Reports that bitcoin has faltered and that Strategy’s capacity to keep buying BTC may be constrained have prompted worries the company can’t lean on further BTC accumulation to prop up returns. Bitcoin Falters As Strategy’s Buying Power Runs Low On Fuel
• Negative Sentiment: Bear commentary — Prominent critics (e.g., Peter Schiff) continue to publish negative forecasts for MSTR/bitcoin, which can amplify selling pressure during market pullbacks. Peter Schiff Expects 50% MSTR Stock Crash and Bitcoin Below $50K

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Strategy

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in MSTR. State Street Corp grew its holdings in shares of Strategy by 9.2% during the 3rd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 5,989,048 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $1,929,731,000 after purchasing an additional 504,479 shares during the period. Invesco Ltd. raised its holdings in Strategy by 13.9% in the 3rd quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 1,593,085 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $513,308,000 after buying an additional 194,987 shares during the period. Northern Trust Corp lifted its position in Strategy by 5.5% in the third quarter. Northern Trust Corp now owns 1,570,323 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $505,974,000 after buying an additional 82,248 shares during the last quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System boosted its stake in Strategy by 6.2% during the third quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 411,981 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $132,744,000 after buying an additional 24,071 shares during the period. Finally, CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co increased its position in shares of Strategy by 43.5% during the third quarter. CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co now owns 139,034 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $45,373,000 after acquiring an additional 42,145 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other 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.

Founded in 1989 by Michael J.