Phong Le Sells 93,738 Shares of Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) Stock

Strategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR) CEO Phong Le sold 93,738 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, June 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $118.73, for a total transaction of $11,129,512.74. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 119,925 shares in the company, valued at approximately $14,238,695.25. The trade was a 43.87% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards.

Phong Le also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Friday, May 22nd, Phong Le bought 55 shares of Strategy stock. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $99.41 per share, for a total transaction of $5,467.55.
• On Tuesday, March 24th, Phong Le sold 3,299 shares of Strategy stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $138.33, for a total transaction of $456,350.67.
• On Thursday, March 19th, Phong Le bought 2,509 shares of Strategy stock. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $99.62 per share, for a total transaction of $249,946.58.
• On Thursday, March 12th, Phong Le sold 2,034 shares of Strategy stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $137.25, for a total transaction of $279,166.50.

Strategy Trading Down 6.9%

NASDAQ MSTR opened at $120.44 on Friday. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $153.65 and its 200-day simple moving average is $154.35. Strategy Inc has a 52 week low of $104.17 and a 52 week high of $457.22. 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 stock has a market cap of $42.21 billion, a P/E ratio of -3.00 and a beta of 3.49.

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, May 5th. The software maker reported ($38.25) 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 firm 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 firm posted ($16.49) earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 11.9% on a year-over-year basis. Equities research analysts predict that Strategy Inc will post 116.7 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Strategy

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Binnacle Investments Inc lifted its holdings in Strategy by 492.9% in the second quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc now owns 83 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $34,000 after purchasing an additional 69 shares during the period. Bessemer Group Inc. lifted its holdings in Strategy by 356.7% in the third quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 137 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $44,000 after purchasing an additional 107 shares during the period. Wealth Watch Advisors INC acquired a new stake in Strategy in the third quarter worth about $44,000. Fideuram Asset Management Ireland dac acquired a new stake in Strategy in the fourth quarter worth about $25,000. Finally, Dogwood Wealth Management LLC lifted its holdings in Strategy by 280.0% in the 4th quarter. Dogwood Wealth Management LLC now owns 190 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $29,000 after acquiring an additional 140 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 59.84% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Strategy

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

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several analysts recently issued reports on MSTR shares. Mizuho cut their price target on shares of Strategy from $320.00 to $265.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, June 1st. BTIG Research reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $350.00 target price (up from $250.00) on shares of Strategy in a research note on Wednesday, May 6th. TD Cowen boosted their target price on shares of Strategy from $395.00 to $400.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 19th. Monness Crespi & Hardt restated a “neutral” rating on shares of Strategy in a research report on Tuesday. Finally, Canaccord Genuity Group set a $163.00 price target on shares of Strategy and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $313.93.

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.

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