Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) Given a $143,000.00 Price Target at Citigroup

Citigroup set a $143,000.00 price objective on Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) in a research note published on Friday morning,MarketScreener reports.

Several other equities analysts have also weighed in on MSTR. Monness Crespi & Hardt upgraded Strategy from a “sell” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, November 10th. Wells Fargo & Company reissued an “equal weight” rating and issued a $54.00 price objective (down from $65.00) on shares of Strategy in a report on Tuesday, September 30th. TD Cowen cut their price objective on Strategy from $620.00 to $535.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, October 31st. HC Wainwright decreased their target price on Strategy from $521.00 to $475.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, November 3rd. Finally, Cowen reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Strategy in a research note on Friday, October 31st. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have given a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $9,976.80.

Strategy Stock Performance

MSTR opened at $164.82 on Friday. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $222.44 and a 200 day moving average price of $318.81. Strategy has a 1 year low of $155.61 and a 1 year high of $457.22. The stock has a market cap of $47.36 billion, a P/E ratio of 7.67 and a beta of 3.40. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16, a current ratio of 0.66 and a quick ratio of 0.66.

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

Insider Activity at Strategy

In other news, EVP Wei-Ming Shao sold 30,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, October 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $357.37, for a total value of $10,721,100.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 12,726 shares in the company, valued at $4,547,890.62. This represents a 70.21% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, Director Jane A. Dietze purchased 1,100 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, November 21st. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $95.28 per share, for a total transaction of $104,808.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the director owned 2,600 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $247,728. This represents a 73.33% increase in their position. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. In the last ninety days, insiders bought 24,880 shares of company stock valued at $2,421,219 and sold 43,177 shares valued at $13,564,266. 8.46% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of MSTR. Ethic Inc. grew its position in shares of Strategy by 43.2% in the first quarter. Ethic Inc. now owns 1,642 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $502,000 after purchasing an additional 495 shares in the last quarter. Quantbot Technologies LP acquired a new stake in shares of Strategy in the 1st quarter worth $1,049,000. Summit Financial LLC increased its stake in shares of Strategy by 5.3% in the 1st quarter. Summit Financial LLC now owns 815 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $235,000 after acquiring an additional 41 shares during the last quarter. Allstate Corp raised its holdings in shares of Strategy by 50.3% during the 1st quarter. Allstate Corp now owns 8,117 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $2,340,000 after acquiring an additional 2,717 shares during the period. Finally, MetLife Investment Management LLC boosted its position in shares of Strategy by 43.0% during the 1st quarter. MetLife Investment Management LLC now owns 4,790 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $1,381,000 after acquiring an additional 1,440 shares during the last quarter. 59.84% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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

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.