Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) Stock Price Down 2.1% – What’s Next?

Strategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR)’s share price fell 2.1% during mid-day trading on Monday . The company traded as low as $155.32 and last traded at $155.5050. 13,690,260 shares traded hands during trading, a decline of 10% from the average session volume of 15,198,384 shares. The stock had previously closed at $158.81.

More Strategy News

Here are the key news stories impacting Strategy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Strategy purchased 1,229 BTC (~$108.8M) in late December, boosting corporate Bitcoin holdings to roughly 672,497 BTC — reinforcing the company’s long-standing treasury strategy and signaling continued conviction in BTC as the primary asset. Strategy Buys 1,229 BTC
• Positive Sentiment: Company disclosed that recent Bitcoin additions were made using proceeds from its “at‑the‑market” (ATM) equity program — shows an ongoing, repeatable funding mechanism for enlarging the Bitcoin treasury. ATM Stock Proceeds
• Positive Sentiment: S&P Global affirmed a stable outlook and B‑ issuer credit rating for Strategy, lowering concerns about immediate credit distress and supporting the company’s ability to manage debt while holding a large BTC position. S&P Global Ratings
• Neutral Sentiment: Company leadership (CEO Phong Le / Michael Saylor commentary) continues to state bullish long‑term views on Bitcoin fundamentals, which supports the corporate thesis but does not change near‑term volatility risks. CEO Comments
• Negative Sentiment: MSTR was the worst-performing Nasdaq‑100 stock in 2025, a performance stigma that can amplify selling pressure and discourage momentum buyers. Worst Nasdaq-100 Performer
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts and commentators flagged dilution concerns because some BTC purchases were funded via new share issuance; ongoing dilution is a key reason shares can trade lower despite accumulating BTC. Dilution Concerns
• Negative Sentiment: Recent coverage and analyses cited MSCI reindexing proposals and structural selling as contributors to the stock’s decline, indicating index-related flows and product mechanics are adding downward pressure. MSCI / Structural Selling

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research analysts recently issued reports on the stock. HC Wainwright lowered their target price on shares of Strategy from $521.00 to $475.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, November 3rd. Cantor Fitzgerald reaffirmed an “overweight” rating on shares of Strategy in a report on Friday, December 5th. Citigroup lowered their price objective on shares of Strategy from $485.00 to $325.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, December 22nd. Benchmark restated a “buy” rating on shares of Strategy in a report on Monday, December 1st. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein set a $450.00 price target on Strategy and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, December 8th. One research 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 stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $465.13.

Strategy Stock Down 2.1%

The stock has a market capitalization of $44.68 billion, a P/E ratio of 7.23 and a beta of 3.40. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $208.68 and its 200-day moving average is $310.06. The company has a current ratio of 0.66, a quick ratio of 0.66 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16.

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

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, Director Jarrod M. Patten purchased 12,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, October 17th. The shares were acquired at an average price of $96.88 per share, with a total value of $1,162,560.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the director directly owned 29,335 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,841,974.80. The trade was a 69.22% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, Director Jane A. Dietze acquired 1,100 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, November 21st. The stock was purchased 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 owned 2,600 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $247,728. This trade represents a 73.33% increase in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. In the last 90 days, insiders have purchased 24,880 shares of company stock valued at $2,421,219 and have sold 43,177 shares valued at $13,564,266. Insiders own 8.46% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Strategy

Institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Norges Bank acquired a new position in shares of Strategy during the 2nd quarter worth about $1,203,062,000. Amundi increased its stake in Strategy by 378.9% in the second quarter. Amundi now owns 1,783,982 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $717,660,000 after purchasing an additional 1,411,500 shares in the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its position in shares of Strategy by 7.3% during the third quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 19,884,275 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $6,406,912,000 after purchasing an additional 1,344,519 shares in the last quarter. Capital Research Global Investors increased its position in shares of Strategy by 33.6% in the 3rd quarter. Capital Research Global Investors now owns 4,205,258 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $1,354,982,000 after buying an additional 1,057,804 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Harvest Portfolios Group Inc. lifted its holdings 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 acquiring an additional 842,480 shares in the last quarter. 59.84% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.