Nordea Investment Management AB Raises Stock Position in Strategy Inc $MSTR

Nordea Investment Management AB lifted its position in shares of Strategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR) by 16.2% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 24,956 shares of the software maker’s stock after acquiring an additional 3,484 shares during the quarter. Nordea Investment Management AB’s holdings in Strategy were worth $8,023,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. State Street Corp boosted its position in Strategy by 9.9% during the second quarter. State Street Corp now owns 5,484,569 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $2,217,027,000 after purchasing an additional 495,278 shares in the last quarter. Norges Bank purchased a new stake in shares of Strategy in the 2nd quarter worth about $1,203,062,000. Amundi grew its stake in Strategy by 378.9% in the 2nd quarter. Amundi now owns 1,783,982 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $717,660,000 after acquiring an additional 1,411,500 shares during the last quarter. Invesco Ltd. grew its stake in Strategy by 14.0% in the 2nd quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 1,398,098 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $565,153,000 after acquiring an additional 171,940 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Legal & General Group Plc increased its holdings in Strategy by 19.1% during the 2nd quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 1,168,437 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $472,317,000 after acquiring an additional 187,291 shares in the last quarter. 59.84% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research firms have recently commented on MSTR. Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of Strategy in a research report on Friday, December 5th. TD Cowen lowered their target price on Strategy from $500.00 to $440.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday. 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. Canaccord Genuity Group upped their price objective on Strategy from $464.00 to $474.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, November 3rd. Finally, China Renaissance began coverage on Strategy in a research note on Wednesday, October 15th. They set a “buy” rating and a $473.00 price objective on the stock. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $435.44.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related 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 transaction, the executive vice president owned 32,726 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,407,857.36. This trade represents a 14.01% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director Carl J. Rickertsen purchased 5,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, January 12th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $155.88 per share, with a total value of $779,400.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 5,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $779,400. This trade represents a ∞ increase in their position. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last quarter, insiders have purchased 6,112 shares of company stock valued at $885,408 and have sold 13,177 shares valued at $2,843,166. 8.46% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Strategy Stock Up 1.6%

MSTR opened at $173.71 on Friday. Strategy Inc has a 12 month low of $149.75 and a 12 month high of $457.22. The business has a 50-day moving average of $175.90 and a two-hundred day moving average of $288.43. 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 stock has a market capitalization of $49.92 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.08 and a beta of 3.42.

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October 30th. The software maker reported $8.42 earnings per share 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 analyst estimates of $116.65 million. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted ($1.56) EPS. The company’s revenue was up 10.9% on a year-over-year basis. Strategy has set its FY 2025 guidance at 80.000-80.000 EPS.

More Strategy News

Here are the key news stories impacting Strategy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Bitcoin rally lifts MSTR — coverage notes Strategy stock surged as Bitcoin approached $100,000 and the company’s stake benefited from the crypto rally. Strategy (MSTR) Stock Soars 10 Percent
• Positive Sentiment: Company continues to add Bitcoin — reporting that Strategy kept buying BTC amid increased clarity from MSCI, reinforcing the firm’s asset-allocation narrative. Strategy Inc. (MSTR) Continues to Add Bitcoin Amid MSCI Clarity
• Positive Sentiment: Chairman Michael Saylor defends Bitcoin-treasury strategy — Saylor pushed back on criticism of companies using equity/debt to buy BTC, a public-relations positive that supports management’s narrative. Michael Saylor pushes back on criticism of Bitcoin treasury companies
• Positive Sentiment: Insider buying — a Strategy director bought MSTR shares for the first time in 3.5 years, which investors often view as a confidence signal. Strategy Director Buys MSTR For First Time In 3.5 Years—Here’s Why That Matters
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst and market commentary is mixed — some Wall Street pieces highlight bullish analyst views and debate whether to buy, reflecting divergent investor opinions rather than a clear consensus. Wall Street Bulls Look Optimistic About Strategy (MSTR): Should You Buy?
• Negative Sentiment: TD Cowen trims price target — the firm cut its MSTR target to $440 from $500, citing a weaker Bitcoin-yield outlook, which reduces analyst upside expectations. TD Cowen Cuts Strategy Stock (MSTR) Price Target on Lower Bitcoin Yield Outlook
• Negative Sentiment: Mizuho lowers its price target — another analyst trimmed its target (from $484 to $403) while remaining positive, signaling caution about near-term upside. MSTR price target lowered by Mizuho
• Negative Sentiment: Critical coverage — longform pieces (e.g., NYT) question whether Strategy’s Bitcoin-first transformation is sustainable, which can weigh on investor sentiment and attract more scrutiny. Michael Saylor’s Creative Bitcoin Strategy Isn’t Working

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.