Citigroup Issues Pessimistic Forecast for Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) Stock Price

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) had its target price decreased by analysts at Citigroup from $485.00 to $325.00 in a report issued on Monday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a “buy” rating on the software maker’s stock. Citigroup’s price objective indicates a potential upside of 105.85% from the company’s previous close.

Several other research analysts also recently commented on MSTR. Sanford C. Bernstein set a $450.00 target price on Strategy and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, December 8th. Cowen restated a “buy” rating on shares of Strategy in a report on Friday, October 31st. China Renaissance started coverage on Strategy in a research note on Wednesday, October 15th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $473.00 target price for the company. Monness Crespi & Hardt upgraded shares of Strategy from a “sell” rating to a “neutral” rating in a report on Monday, November 10th. Finally, HC Wainwright reduced their price target on Strategy from $521.00 to $475.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Monday, November 3rd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have given a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Strategy has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $465.13.

Strategy Stock Down 3.9%

Shares of NASDAQ MSTR opened at $157.88 on Monday. 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 $45.37 billion, a PE ratio of 7.34 and a beta of 3.40. Strategy has a one year low of $155.61 and a one year high of $457.22. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $216.56 and its 200-day moving average price is $314.95.

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

Insider Activity at Strategy

In related news, Director Jarrod M. Patten bought 12,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, October 17th. The shares were purchased at an average price of $96.88 per share, with a total value of $1,162,560.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director owned 29,335 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,841,974.80. This represents a 69.22% increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, Director Jane A. Dietze bought 1,100 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, November 21st. The shares were bought at an average cost of $95.28 per share, with a total value of $104,808.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the director directly owned 2,600 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $247,728. This represents a 73.33% increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. In the last 90 days, insiders have acquired 24,880 shares of company stock valued at $2,421,219 and have sold 43,177 shares valued at $13,564,266. 8.46% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Trading of Strategy

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

Key Headlines Impacting Strategy

Here are the key news stories impacting Strategy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Institutional demand pickup — analysts and commentary note rising institutional interest that could support a recovery if buying continues. MSTR Stock Recovery Can Begin Anytime as Institutional Demand Jumps
• Positive Sentiment: Ongoing BTC accretion and yield — Strategy reports accelerating Bitcoin accumulation and lifted BTC yield metrics, which underpin the company’s long‑term treasury play. This supports the core investment thesis if accumulation resumes. Strategy’s Bitcoin Accretion Continues: Is the Momentum Durable?
• Positive Sentiment: Sector tailwind: banks building Bitcoin services — CEO commentary that major banks are moving into crypto custody/services signals broader adoption that could benefit Strategy’s business model over time. Strategy CEO Says Big Banks Are Scrambling To Build Bitcoin Services
• Neutral Sentiment: Management reframes the narrative — Michael Saylor is pitching a “beyond-Bitcoin” story, seeking to broaden investor focus on liquidity management and corporate strategy rather than just BTC price moves. That may help longer-term positioning but creates short-term uncertainty. Michael Saylor Has a New Story to Tell. Strategy ‘Goes Beyond Bitcoin Exposure’
• Neutral Sentiment: Stronger USD reserve — Strategy expanded its USD reserve to roughly $2.19–$2.2B, improving liquidity and runway but signaling a defensive stance while crypto markets weaken. Saylor’s USD Reserve Hits $2 Billion as Strategy Fortifies Against Bitcoin Winter
• Negative Sentiment: Equity raise / ATM sale — Strategy sold ~4.5M shares and raised ~$748M in net proceeds; investors view the transaction as dilution and a pause in the company’s usual buy-the-dip BTC playbook. That prompted immediate selling pressure. Strategy (MSTR) Stock: Raises $748M in Cash While Pausing Bitcoin Purchases
• Negative Sentiment: Pause on Bitcoin purchases — multiple reports show Strategy temporarily halted BTC buys after the raise; for investors who bought MSTR as a pure Bitcoin proxy, this is a key negative catalyst. Strategy boosted cash reserve by $748 million last week
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst/market reactions — coverage and headlines highlighting the raise and pause have driven short-term downgrades/target adjustments and heightened volatility; analysts still see upside but near-term risk is elevated. Why Strategy (MSTR) Shares Are Falling Today

About Strategy

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.