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

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) had its target price lowered by equities researchers at TD Cowen from $500.00 to $440.00 in a report released on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has a “buy” rating on the software maker’s stock. TD Cowen’s price target would suggest a potential upside of 153.30% from the stock’s current price.

Several other equities analysts have also commented on MSTR. Cowen restated a “buy” rating on shares of Strategy in a research report on Friday, October 31st. China Renaissance initiated coverage on Strategy in a research note on Wednesday, October 15th. They set a “buy” rating and a $473.00 target price on the stock. Citigroup decreased their price target on Strategy from $485.00 to $325.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, December 22nd. Truist Financial set a $268.00 price objective on shares of Strategy in a report on Friday, January 9th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein set a $450.00 target price on shares of Strategy and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, December 8th. One investment 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 company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $435.44.

Strategy Price Performance

MSTR opened at $173.71 on Thursday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.66, a current ratio of 0.66 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $175.90 and its 200 day moving average price is $288.43. Strategy has a fifty-two week low of $149.75 and a fifty-two week high of $457.22. The firm has a market cap of $49.92 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.08 and a beta of 3.42.

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

Insider Buying and Selling at Strategy

In other Strategy news, Director Jane A. Dietze purchased 1,100 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, November 21st. The shares were purchased at an average price of $95.28 per share, for a total transaction of $104,808.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 2,600 shares in the company, valued at $247,728. This represents a 73.33% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, Director Carl J. Rickertsen purchased 5,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, January 12th. The stock was bought at an average cost of $155.88 per share, for a total transaction of $779,400.00. Following the acquisition, the director directly owned 5,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $779,400. This represents a ∞ increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. In the last three months, insiders acquired 6,112 shares of company stock valued at $885,408 and sold 13,177 shares valued at $2,843,166. 8.46% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Strategy

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Binnacle Investments Inc increased its stake in shares of Strategy by 492.9% in the second quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc now owns 83 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $34,000 after acquiring an additional 69 shares during the last quarter. MCF Advisors LLC bought a new position in Strategy during the second quarter valued at approximately $35,000. Maseco LLP acquired a new stake in Strategy in the second quarter valued at approximately $36,000. AllSquare Wealth Management LLC increased its stake in shares of Strategy by 100.0% during the 2nd quarter. AllSquare Wealth Management LLC now owns 100 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $40,000 after purchasing an additional 50 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd bought a new position in shares of Strategy during the 3rd quarter valued at $32,000. 59.84% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Headlines Impacting Strategy

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.