BI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A S Increases Stock Holdings in Strategy Inc $MSTR

BI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A S boosted its stake in Strategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR) by 78.9% during the fourth quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund owned 103,083 shares of the software maker’s stock after purchasing an additional 45,463 shares during the quarter. BI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A S’s holdings in Strategy were worth $15,663,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in MSTR. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its stake in Strategy by 21.0% in the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 24,062,886 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $3,656,356,000 after acquiring an additional 4,178,611 shares during the period. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in Strategy in the 4th quarter valued at $536,140,000. Capital Research Global Investors grew its stake 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 valued at $1,354,982,000 after acquiring an additional 1,057,804 shares during the period. Harvest Portfolios Group Inc. grew its stake in Strategy by 119.0% in the 3rd quarter. Harvest Portfolios Group Inc. now owns 1,550,520 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $499,593,000 after acquiring an additional 842,480 shares during the period. Finally, State Street Corp grew its stake in Strategy by 9.2% in the 3rd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 5,989,048 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $1,929,731,000 after acquiring an additional 504,479 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 59.84% of the company’s stock.

Strategy Stock Down 6.9%

Shares of NASDAQ:MSTR opened at $120.44 on Friday. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $153.65 and a 200 day moving average price of $154.35. The company has a current ratio of 6.05, a quick ratio of 6.05 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.22. The company has a market capitalization of $42.21 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -3.00 and a beta of 3.49. Strategy Inc has a 12-month low of $104.17 and a 12-month high of $457.22.

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, May 5th. The software maker reported ($38.25) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.86) by ($37.39). Strategy had a negative return on equity of 26.97% and a negative net margin of 2,482.01%.The business had revenue of $124.30 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $120.75 million. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted ($16.49) earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 11.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Sell-side analysts expect that Strategy Inc will post 116.7 EPS for the current year.

Insider Activity at Strategy

In related news, Director Jarrod M. Patten sold 15,050 shares of Strategy stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $154.94, for a total value of $2,331,847.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 28,000 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,338,320. The trade was a 34.96% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, CEO Phong Le sold 93,738 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, June 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $118.73, for a total transaction of $11,129,512.74. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 119,925 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $14,238,695.25. This represents a 43.87% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Insiders sold 190,649 shares of company stock worth $24,968,729 in the last three months. 6.49% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

MSTR has been the topic of a number of research reports. Canaccord Genuity Group set a $163.00 price objective on Strategy and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Strategy in a report on Friday, March 27th. Cantor Fitzgerald reaffirmed an “overweight” rating on shares of Strategy in a research note on Monday, May 11th. TD Cowen raised their target price on Strategy from $395.00 to $400.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 19th. Finally, Zacks Research downgraded Strategy from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Monday, May 18th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $313.93.

More Strategy News

Here are the key news stories impacting Strategy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Some commentary noted that Strategy still has a large liquidity cushion, with reports citing about $2.25 billion in reserves and lower leverage, which could help support long-term balance-sheet stability. MSTR’s Liquidity Position Improves: Is Long-Term Stability Growing?
• Positive Sentiment: Michael Saylor argued Bitcoin is undergoing a “disciplined expansion” and that institutional adoption through banks, credit, and capital markets could still support long-term demand for the asset. Saylor says Bitcoin needs ‘disciplined expansion’ as analysts weigh demand reset
• Neutral Sentiment: Strategy’s founder Michael Saylor also tried to frame the Bitcoin weakness as capital rotating into AI and other assets, suggesting the selloff may be more about market allocation than a fundamental break in Strategy’s business model. Strategy’s Michael Saylor Blames ‘Capital Rotation’ Into AI as Bitcoin Dives 13%
• Neutral Sentiment: Several reports said the company’s small Bitcoin sale was mainly used to fund preferred stock dividends, but it still sparked concern that Strategy may need to keep adjusting its funding approach if crypto weakness persists. Crypto Biz: Nobody told Saylor ‘never sell’
• Negative Sentiment: Bitcoin’s drop below key support levels is pressuring all BTC-linked stocks, and Strategy was cited as one of the biggest losers as investors reassess the risks of its leveraged Bitcoin exposure. Crypto mutiny on Strategy: Shorts target ‘MSTR’ in bitcoin bloodbath
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts and market commentators warned that Strategy’s first Bitcoin sale in years may signal tighter liquidity, reduced buying capacity, and possible further downside if Bitcoin keeps falling. Why Strategy (Formerly MicroStrategy) Stock Collapsed This Week

Strategy 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.