Howard Capital Management Inc. Invests $1.16 Million in Strategy Inc $MSTR

Howard Capital Management Inc. acquired a new position in Strategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR) during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund acquired 3,584 shares of the software maker’s stock, valued at approximately $1,155,000.

Other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of Strategy in the third quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Quent Capital LLC acquired a new position in shares of Strategy during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $33,000. Binnacle Investments Inc lifted its stake in Strategy by 492.9% in the 2nd quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc now owns 83 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $34,000 after buying an additional 69 shares in the last quarter. SOA Wealth Advisors LLC. grew its holdings in Strategy by 44.4% during the 3rd quarter. SOA Wealth Advisors LLC. now owns 117 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $38,000 after buying an additional 36 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Salomon & Ludwin LLC acquired a new stake in Strategy during the 3rd quarter valued at $39,000. 59.84% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Strategy news, EVP Wei-Ming Shao sold 5,334 shares of the 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 transaction, the executive vice president owned 32,726 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,407,857.36. This trade represents a 14.01% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, Director Carl J. Rickertsen purchased 5,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, January 12th. The stock was bought at an average price of $155.88 per share, for a total transaction of $779,400.00. Following the acquisition, the director owned 5,000 shares in the company, valued at $779,400. The trade was a ∞ increase in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last quarter, insiders purchased 7,112 shares of company stock valued at $984,888 and sold 13,177 shares valued at $2,843,166. 8.46% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Key Headlines Impacting Strategy

Here are the key news stories impacting Strategy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Cantor Fitzgerald initiated coverage on Strategy, which can increase visibility and liquidity for MSTR and sometimes supports short-term buying interest. Cantor Fitzgerald Initiates Coverage on Strategy (MSTR)
• Positive Sentiment: Strategy’s STRC bitcoin-backed instrument (an 11% fiat-denominated income product senior to the company’s BTC holdings) is being marketed to institutional investors — a potential recurring funding source that could support bitcoin buys and the balance sheet over time. Strategy’s STRC Bitcoin-Backed Instrument Challenges Traditional Fixed-Income Markets
• Neutral Sentiment: Forbes explains the structural reason for MSTR’s extreme sensitivity — MicroStrategy’s transformation into a leveraged bitcoin-treasury vehicle — which helps investors frame long-term risk/return but doesn’t change fundamentals immediately. What’s Happening With MSTR Stock?
• Negative Sentiment: Broad bitcoin sell-off (bitcoin down toward the low $80k range) drove heavy MSTR selling — multiple reports show the stock plunged, hitting 52-week lows and falling roughly 10% in recent sessions as investors liquidated crypto-backed equities. Bitcoin Plunges to $82,000 as Strategy and BitMine Stocks Drop 10%
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage from crypto press and market movers (Bitcoin Magazine / CoinSpeaker / Benzinga) highlights sustained selling pressure on MSTR tied to bitcoin weakness and elevated investor concern about leverage and treasury risk. Strategy Stock (MSTR) Hits 52-Week Low
• Negative Sentiment: Benzinga and other outlets note the immediate catalyst: short-term bitcoin declines triggered margining and position unwind risk for crypto-treasury plays like MSTR, which increases downside volatility until bitcoin stabilizes. Strategy Stock Sees Selling Pressure As Bitcoin Dives

Strategy Stock Up 4.6%

MSTR opened at $149.71 on Friday. Strategy Inc has a 12 month low of $139.36 and a 12 month high of $457.22. The business has a 50-day moving average of $167.02 and a two-hundred day moving average of $269.82. 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 $43.02 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 6.96 and a beta of 3.42.

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October 30th. The software maker reported $8.42 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.10) by $8.52. Strategy had a net margin of 1,667.09% and a return on equity of 20.98%. The business had revenue of $128.69 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $116.65 million. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted ($1.56) EPS. The company’s revenue was up 10.9% on a year-over-year basis.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research firms have recently weighed in on MSTR. BTIG Research cut their price target on Strategy from $700.00 to $630.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Friday, October 31st. Sanford C. Bernstein set a $450.00 price objective on Strategy and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, December 8th. Truist Financial set a $268.00 target price on shares of Strategy in a report on Friday, January 9th. Citigroup decreased their price target on shares of Strategy from $485.00 to $325.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, December 22nd. Finally, Monness Crespi & Hardt raised shares of Strategy from a “sell” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday, November 10th. Twelve equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Strategy currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $435.44.

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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