Strategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR) Given Consensus Rating of “Moderate Buy” by Brokerages

Shares of Strategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR) have been given an average rating of “Moderate Buy” by the sixteen brokerages that are currently covering the stock, Marketbeat reports. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and twelve have assigned a buy rating to the company. The average 12-month price target among analysts that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $417.3750.

Several brokerages recently commented on MSTR. Sanford C. Bernstein set a $450.00 price target on Strategy and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, December 8th. Mizuho dropped their price target on shares of Strategy from $484.00 to $403.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, January 16th. China Renaissance started coverage on shares of Strategy in a report on Wednesday, October 15th. They set a “buy” rating and a $473.00 price target on the stock. Canaccord Genuity Group set a $185.00 price objective on shares of Strategy and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised shares of Strategy from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, January 31st.

Strategy Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ MSTR opened at $129.09 on Thursday. 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 has a one year low of $121.19 and a one year high of $457.22. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $164.52 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $263.33. The company has a market capitalization of $37.09 billion, a P/E ratio of 6.00 and a beta of 3.54.

Trending Headlines about Strategy

Here are the key news stories impacting Strategy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Management continues to buy the dip — Strategy disclosed another purchase (855 BTC, ~$75.3M), lifting its total holdings and signaling management conviction that a longer‑term bitcoin bet will pay off. Strategy Announces New Buy
• Positive Sentiment: Balance‑sheet buffer reduces forced‑sale risk — coverage notes that Strategy’s bitcoin isn’t pledged as collateral and the firm has multi‑quarter cash runway, lowering immediate risk of margin/liquidation events even as holdings trade below average cost. Bitcoin Drops Below MicroStrategy’s Average Price
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings are an imminent catalyst — Q4 results are due after the close (Feb 5); investors will watch bitcoin impairments, any commentary on treasury strategy, and cash/debt metrics. Options markets are pricing an elevated post‑earnings swing, so results could produce high volatility. What to Expect From Strategy’s Q4 Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Bitcoin plunge pushed holdings below Strategy’s cost basis — BTC briefly traded under $73k, driving large unrealized losses (reports cite ~$630M–$900M) and pressuring MSTR shares. That dynamic makes the stock highly correlated to BTC moves and increases downside while prices remain below the company’s average buy price. Bitcoin briefly breaks below $73,000
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts slashed targets — Canaccord and others cut forecasts (one notable cut to ~$185), citing an uncertain bitcoin outlook and the risk that the company’s leveraged exposure will keep equity depressed until BTC recovers. Analyst downgrades amplify selling pressure. Canaccord Analyst Slashes Strategy Stock Forecast
• Negative Sentiment: Market commentary and momentum favor selling — High‑profile commentators urged management action and risk reduction ahead of earnings, while headlines show sharp intraday MSTR declines (single‑day and multi‑day drops of 5–20%), reinforcing negative sentiment among traders. Jim Cramer Urges Action

Insider Activity at Strategy

In related news, Director Jane A. Dietze bought 1,100 shares of Strategy stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, November 21st. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $95.28 per share, for a total transaction of $104,808.00. Following the acquisition, the director owned 2,600 shares in the company, valued at $247,728. This trade represents a 73.33% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, Director Carl J. Rickertsen bought 5,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, January 12th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $155.88 per share, with a total value of $779,400.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 5,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $779,400. This trade represents a ∞ increase in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. In the last ninety days, insiders have purchased 7,112 shares of company stock valued at $984,888 and have sold 13,177 shares valued at $2,843,166. 8.46% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its stake in shares of Strategy by 21.0% in the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 24,062,886 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $3,656,356,000 after purchasing an additional 4,178,611 shares during the period. Capital International Investors grew its holdings in Strategy by 2.6% in the 3rd quarter. Capital International Investors now owns 15,014,295 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $4,837,778,000 after buying an additional 383,207 shares during the last quarter. State Street Corp increased its position in Strategy by 9.2% in the 3rd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 5,989,048 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $1,929,731,000 after buying an additional 504,479 shares during the period. Capital Research Global Investors increased its position in Strategy by 33.6% in the 3rd quarter. Capital Research Global Investors now owns 4,205,258 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $1,354,982,000 after buying an additional 1,057,804 shares during the period. Finally, Norges Bank acquired a new position in shares of Strategy during the second quarter worth approximately $1,203,062,000. Institutional investors own 59.84% of the company’s stock.

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.