Argent Advisors Inc. Sells 4,000 Shares of Strategy Inc $MSTR

Argent Advisors Inc. lessened its stake in Strategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR) by 26.7% during the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 11,000 shares of the software maker’s stock after selling 4,000 shares during the quarter. Strategy accounts for approximately 1.0% of Argent Advisors Inc.’s holdings, making the stock its 22nd largest position. Argent Advisors Inc.’s holdings in Strategy were worth $3,544,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the stock. RiverFront Investment Group LLC bought a new position in shares of Strategy in the 2nd quarter valued at about $3,561,000. J.W. Cole Advisors Inc. raised its position in Strategy by 25.3% during the second quarter. J.W. Cole Advisors Inc. now owns 10,262 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $4,148,000 after purchasing an additional 2,069 shares during the period. Resona Asset Management Co. Ltd. lifted its stake in shares of Strategy by 13.6% in the 2nd quarter. Resona Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 77,914 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $31,298,000 after purchasing an additional 9,338 shares during the last quarter. Swiss National Bank lifted its stake in shares of Strategy by 17.1% in the 2nd quarter. Swiss National Bank now owns 749,300 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $302,890,000 after purchasing an additional 109,500 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Stevens Capital Management LP purchased a new position in shares of Strategy in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $35,967,000. Institutional investors own 59.84% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Strategy

Here are the key news stories impacting Strategy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: STRC, Strategy’s new bitcoin‑backed income instrument, is being positioned as an 11%‑yield, senior‑claim product that could attract institutional cash and create a feedback loop of BTC purchases — a potential longer‑term support for MSTR’s asset value. Strategy’s STRC Bitcoin-Backed Instrument Challenges Traditional Fixed-Income Markets
• Positive Sentiment: Management/treasury buying continues: reports show Strategy bought more BTC (~$264.1M), which signals continued management conviction in the company’s bitcoin‑treasury strategy and may cushion long‑term downside. Michael Saylor’s Strategy Buys Another $264,100,000 in Bitcoin (BTC) Amid Crypto Market Downturn
• Neutral Sentiment: New coverage: Cantor Fitzgerald initiated coverage on Strategy, which can increase analyst attention and trading interest — outcome depends on the tone/ratings in the report. Cantor Fitzgerald Initiates Coverage on Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR)
• Neutral Sentiment: Explanatory analysis: outlets are detailing why MSTR is underperforming the broader market (high beta, concentrated BTC exposure, technical breakdowns), useful for context but not a fresh catalyst. Here’s Why Strategy (MSTR) Fell More Than Broader Market
• Negative Sentiment: Crypto market rout: multiple reports link MSTR’s drop to Bitcoin sliding below ~$84k — that move forced heavy selling in bitcoin‑treasury equities and pushed MSTR to its 52‑week low as investors mark to BTC price action. Strategy Stock ($MSTR) Hits 52-Week Low As Bitcoin Craters Below $84,000 Strategy Stock Sees Selling Pressure As Bitcoin Dives MSTR Stock Hits 52-Week Low As Bitcoin Drops Below $84K

Insider Transactions at Strategy

In related news, EVP Wei-Ming Shao sold 5,334 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, November 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $226.36, for a total transaction of $1,207,404.24. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 32,726 shares in the company, valued at $7,407,857.36. The trade was a 14.01% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, Director Carl J. Rickertsen bought 5,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, January 12th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $155.88 per share, with a total value of $779,400.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the director owned 5,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $779,400. This represents a ∞ increase in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. In the last three months, insiders purchased 7,112 shares of company stock valued at $984,888 and sold 13,177 shares valued at $2,843,166. Corporate insiders own 8.46% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research analysts have commented on the stock. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Strategy in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Truist Financial set a $268.00 price objective on shares of Strategy in a research report on Friday, January 9th. Monness Crespi & Hardt upgraded Strategy from a “sell” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday, November 10th. Canaccord Genuity Group upped their target price on Strategy from $464.00 to $474.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, November 3rd. Finally, Mizuho decreased their price target on Strategy from $484.00 to $403.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, January 16th. Twelve research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Strategy currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $435.44.

Strategy Stock Performance

MSTR stock opened at $143.19 on Friday. 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 Inc has a 1-year low of $139.36 and a 1-year high of $457.22. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $167.43 and a 200 day moving average price of $273.11. The company has a market capitalization of $41.15 billion, a P/E ratio of 6.66 and a beta of 3.42.

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) last released 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 firm had revenue of $128.69 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate 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% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm earned ($1.56) earnings per share.

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.

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