Mizuho Lowers Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) Price Target to $403.00

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) had its price objective reduced by analysts at Mizuho from $484.00 to $403.00 in a research report issued on Friday, MarketBeat Ratings reports. The firm presently has an “outperform” rating on the software maker’s stock. Mizuho’s price target indicates a potential upside of 132.00% from the company’s previous close.

Several other analysts have also recently weighed in on MSTR. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Strategy in a report on Monday, December 29th. Sanford C. Bernstein set a $450.00 target price on Strategy and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, December 8th. TD Cowen cut their price objective on shares of Strategy from $500.00 to $440.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday. Citigroup decreased their price target on shares of Strategy from $485.00 to $325.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, December 22nd. Finally, HC Wainwright lowered 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. One equities research 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’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $435.44.

Strategy Stock Up 1.6%

Shares of MSTR opened at $173.71 on Friday. Strategy has a 52 week low of $149.75 and a 52 week high of $457.22. The firm has a market capitalization of $49.92 billion, a P/E ratio of 8.08 and a beta of 3.42. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $175.90 and a 200-day simple moving average of $287.83. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16, a quick ratio of 0.66 and a current ratio of 0.66.

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) last posted 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. The firm had revenue of $128.69 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $116.65 million. Strategy had a net margin of 1,667.09% and a return on equity of 20.98%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 10.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted ($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 related news, Director Carl J. Rickertsen purchased 5,000 shares of Strategy stock in a transaction on Monday, January 12th. The shares were purchased at an average price of $155.88 per share, for a total transaction of $779,400.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 5,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $779,400. This represents a ∞ increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, EVP Wei-Ming Shao sold 5,334 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, November 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $226.36, for a total transaction of $1,207,404.24. Following the sale, the executive vice president 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 ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last 90 days, insiders have acquired 6,112 shares of company stock worth $885,408 and have sold 13,177 shares worth $2,843,166. Company insiders own 8.46% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Strategy

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Evexia Wealth LLC raised its stake in shares of Strategy by 75.3% in the fourth quarter. Evexia Wealth LLC now owns 8,384 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $1,274,000 after purchasing an additional 3,600 shares during the last quarter. BayBridge Capital Group LLC bought a new stake in Strategy during the 4th quarter worth approximately $252,000. TB Alternative Assets Ltd. increased its stake in Strategy by 5.4% in the 4th quarter. TB Alternative Assets Ltd. now owns 132,801 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $20,179,000 after acquiring an additional 6,801 shares during the last quarter. Victory Financial Group LLC bought a new stake in Strategy during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $276,000. Finally, Pinnacle Wealth Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Strategy by 11.9% during the 4th quarter. Pinnacle Wealth Management LLC now owns 6,982 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $1,061,000 after buying an additional 740 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 59.84% of the company’s stock.

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

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.