EULAV Asset Management lifted its stake in shares of Strategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR – Free Report) by 59.5% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 138,000 shares of the software maker’s stock after buying an additional 51,500 shares during the period. EULAV Asset Management’s holdings in Strategy were worth $20,969,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Parallel Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of Strategy by 11.2% during the fourth quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 3,473 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $528,000 after buying an additional 350 shares in the last quarter. Harvest Fund Management Co. Ltd increased its holdings in shares of Strategy by 23.4% during the fourth quarter. Harvest Fund Management Co. Ltd now owns 19,989 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $3,035,000 after buying an additional 3,792 shares in the last quarter. Verus Capital Partners LLC increased its holdings in shares of Strategy by 7.6% during the fourth quarter. Verus Capital Partners LLC now owns 8,072 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $1,227,000 after buying an additional 572 shares in the last quarter. Disciplined Investors L.L.C. increased its holdings in shares of Strategy by 134.0% during the fourth quarter. Disciplined Investors L.L.C. now owns 10,930 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $1,661,000 after buying an additional 6,260 shares in the last quarter. Finally, CIBC Asset Management Inc increased its holdings in shares of Strategy by 9.0% during the fourth quarter. CIBC Asset Management Inc now owns 60,592 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $9,207,000 after buying an additional 5,013 shares in the last quarter. 59.84% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Strategy Stock Performance
NASDAQ MSTR opened at $120.44 on Friday. 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 twelve month low of $104.17 and a twelve month high of $457.22. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $153.65 and a 200 day simple moving average of $154.35. The company has a quick ratio of 6.05, a current ratio of 6.05 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.22.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
A number of analysts recently weighed in on MSTR shares. Texas Capital upgraded Strategy to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Thursday, March 19th. Wall Street Zen downgraded Strategy from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Sunday, February 8th. B. Riley Financial increased their price objective on Strategy from $200.00 to $215.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, May 7th. HC Wainwright restated a “buy” rating on shares of Strategy in a report on Friday, February 6th. Finally, Benchmark restated a “buy” rating on shares of Strategy in a report on Tuesday. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $313.93.
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Key Stories Impacting 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
Insider Buying and Selling at Strategy
In other Strategy news, CFO Andrew Kang sold 33,062 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, June 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $118.73, for a total transaction of $3,925,451.26. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 68,733 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $8,160,669.09. This represents a 32.48% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, Director Jarrod M. Patten sold 15,050 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, May 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $154.94, for a total transaction of $2,331,847.00. Following the sale, the director directly owned 28,000 shares in the company, valued at $4,338,320. This trade represents a 34.96% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 190,649 shares of company stock valued at $24,968,729. 6.49% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
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.
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