Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) Stock Price Up 6.6% – Time to Buy?

Shares of Strategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR) traded up 6.6% during mid-day trading on Wednesday . The company traded as high as $189.60 and last traded at $184.3350. 9,811,125 shares changed hands during trading, a decline of 55% from the average session volume of 21,886,400 shares. The stock had previously closed at $172.99.

More Strategy News

Here are the key news stories impacting Strategy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Strategy purchased 13,627 BTC (~$1.25B), bringing its corporate treasury to ~687k BTC — a material, direct driver of MSTR’s market value because the company’s equity trades as a leveraged play on Bitcoin. Strategy Buys 13,627 Bitcoin
• Positive Sentiment: A long-time director, Carl Rickertsen, bought 5,000 shares at roughly $155.88 — rare insider buying at the board level that traders view as a confidence signal. Director Buys MSTR
• Positive Sentiment: Bitcoin’s recent rally (briefly >$90k) is amplifying the positive reaction to Strategy’s buys because MSTR is highly correlated with BTC — rising BTC prices increase the market value of the firm’s treasury and boost investor appetite for the stock. Bitcoin Breaks $92K
• Neutral Sentiment: Strategy used at-the-market equity issuance in early January to raise capital that funded the BTC purchase — this enabled the buy but introduces timing/price considerations investors should monitor. ATM-Funded BTC Purchase
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst coverage remains mixed-to-positive with a “moderate buy” consensus; useful context for longer-term positioning but not an immediate catalyst.
• Negative Sentiment: Short interest was elevated at the end of December (~34.7M shares, ~13.2% of float), which can add selling pressure and volatility if sentiment reverses.
• Negative Sentiment: Equity issuance used to fund Bitcoin accumulation is dilutive over time; if Bitcoin corrects after purchases, per-share returns can suffer and investor sentiment may turn negative. Equity Issuance & Dilution

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities analysts recently weighed in on MSTR shares. Monness Crespi & Hardt raised Strategy from a “sell” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday, November 10th. Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Strategy in a report on Friday, October 31st. Cantor Fitzgerald restated an “overweight” rating on shares of Strategy in a research note on Friday, December 5th. HC Wainwright dropped their target price on shares of Strategy from $521.00 to $475.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, November 3rd. Finally, Citigroup reduced their price target on shares of Strategy from $485.00 to $325.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Monday, December 22nd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $452.81.

Strategy Trading Up 3.6%

The company has a market cap of $51.51 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.41 and a beta of 3.42. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16, a current ratio of 0.66 and a quick ratio of 0.66. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $180.10 and a 200 day simple moving average of $291.65.

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) last issued its quarterly earnings results 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 net margin of 1,667.09% and a return on equity of 20.98%. The business had revenue of $128.69 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $116.65 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned ($1.56) EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 10.9% on a year-over-year basis. Strategy has set its FY 2025 guidance at 80.000-80.000 EPS.

Insider Transactions at Strategy

In other news, EVP Wei-Ming Shao sold 5,334 shares of Strategy stock in a transaction on Wednesday, November 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $226.36, for a total value of $1,207,404.24. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 32,726 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,407,857.36. This trade represents a 14.01% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, Director Carl J. Rickertsen purchased 5,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, January 12th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $155.88 per share, for a total transaction of $779,400.00. Following the purchase, the director directly owned 5,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $779,400. This trade represents a ∞ increase in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Over the last 90 days, insiders have bought 29,892 shares of company stock valued at $3,201,819 and have sold 13,177 shares valued at $2,843,166. Insiders own 8.46% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Strategy

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of MSTR. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. raised its position in shares of Strategy by 25.8% during the 2nd quarter. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. now owns 117 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $47,000 after acquiring an additional 24 shares during the last quarter. Mutual Advisors LLC lifted its stake in Strategy by 2.0% in the second quarter. Mutual Advisors LLC now owns 1,350 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $548,000 after buying an additional 27 shares during the period. Bernardo Wealth Planning LLC boosted its holdings in Strategy by 3.9% during the second quarter. Bernardo Wealth Planning LLC now owns 772 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $312,000 after buying an additional 29 shares during the last quarter. Smith Anglin Financial LLC grew its position in shares of Strategy by 1.2% during the 2nd quarter. Smith Anglin Financial LLC now owns 2,537 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $1,025,000 after buying an additional 30 shares during the period. Finally, GPS Wealth Strategies Group LLC increased its stake in shares of Strategy by 2.7% in the 2nd quarter. GPS Wealth Strategies Group LLC now owns 1,163 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $470,000 after acquiring an additional 31 shares during the last quarter. 59.84% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

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.