Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) Given a $143,000.00 Price Target by Citigroup Analysts

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) has been assigned a $143,000.00 target price by analysts at Citigroup in a research report issued on Friday,MarketScreener reports.

Several other equities research analysts have also commented on the stock. Canaccord Genuity Group upped their price target on shares of Strategy from $464.00 to $474.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, November 3rd. Cantor Fitzgerald reaffirmed an “overweight” rating on shares of Strategy in a report on Friday, December 5th. China Renaissance initiated coverage on shares of Strategy in a research report on Wednesday, October 15th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $473.00 price target on the stock. Benchmark reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Strategy in a research report on Monday, December 1st. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company restated an “equal weight” rating and issued a $54.00 price objective (down from $65.00) on shares of Strategy in a research note on Tuesday, September 30th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $9,976.80.

Strategy Price Performance

Shares of MSTR opened at $164.82 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $47.36 billion, a PE ratio of 7.67 and a beta of 3.40. Strategy has a 1-year low of $155.61 and a 1-year high of $457.22. The company has a current ratio of 0.66, a quick ratio of 0.66 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $222.44 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $318.33.

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October 30th. The software maker reported $8.42 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.10) by $8.52. Strategy had a return on equity of 20.98% and a net margin of 1,667.09%.The company had revenue of $128.69 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $116.65 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned ($1.56) earnings per share. Strategy’s revenue for the quarter was up 10.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Strategy has set its FY 2025 guidance at 80.000-80.000 EPS.

Insider Activity at Strategy

In other Strategy news, EVP Wei-Ming Shao sold 30,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, October 7th. The stock was sold at an average price of $357.37, for a total transaction of $10,721,100.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 12,726 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,547,890.62. This trade represents a 70.21% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, Director Jarrod M. Patten acquired 12,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, October 17th. The stock was acquired at an average price of $96.88 per share, for a total transaction of $1,162,560.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 29,335 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,841,974.80. This represents a 69.22% increase in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. In the last quarter, insiders have bought 24,880 shares of company stock worth $2,421,219 and have sold 43,177 shares worth $13,564,266. 8.46% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Trading of Strategy

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Strategy by 25.8% in the second quarter. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. now owns 117 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $47,000 after buying an additional 24 shares in the last quarter. Mutual Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Strategy by 2.0% in the 2nd quarter. Mutual Advisors LLC now owns 1,350 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $548,000 after acquiring an additional 27 shares during the last quarter. Bernardo Wealth Planning LLC increased its position in shares of Strategy by 3.9% during the 2nd quarter. Bernardo Wealth Planning LLC now owns 772 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $312,000 after purchasing an additional 29 shares during the last quarter. Smith Anglin Financial LLC raised its stake in shares of Strategy by 1.2% in the second quarter. Smith Anglin Financial LLC now owns 2,537 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $1,025,000 after acquiring an additional 30 shares during the period. Finally, GPS Wealth Strategies Group LLC boosted its position in shares of Strategy by 2.7% during the second quarter. GPS Wealth Strategies Group LLC now owns 1,163 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $470,000 after buying an additional 31 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 59.84% of the company’s stock.

Strategy News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Strategy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Michael Saylor / insider buying — Michael Saylor has stepped up with a large defensive buy to counter index-driven selling pressure, which supports the stock by signaling management commitment and providing buy-side demand. Michael Saylor’s Takes a $2.8 Billion Stand as He Defends Strategy Stock (MSTR) from Index Erasure
• Positive Sentiment: Sector re‑rating / rotation into crypto-adjacent equities — Commentators note that even as bitcoin and XRP struggle, regulated crypto-adjacent stocks (Coinbase, Robinhood, Strategy) are finding buyers as investors shift from direct crypto to equities with leverage to future BTC upside. That theme is supporting MSTR today. Bitcoin and XRP Struggle Again. Why Coinbase, Robinhood, and Strategy Stocks Are Rising.
• Positive Sentiment: Media summary of the rally — Coverage rounding up the reasons the stock is up points to the same combo: Saylor/insider activity, analyst headlines and crypto‑equity flows — reinforcing momentum for traders. Strategy (MSTR) stock is up, what you need to know
• Neutral Sentiment: Citi bitcoin forecast (indirect) — Citi’s elevated 12‑month bitcoin forecast ($143k) was widely reported; if realized it would be strongly positive for MSTR long-term, but the call is speculative and not an immediate company catalyst. Citi sets 12-month bitcoin forecast at $143,000 on rising adoption, regulatory easing
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst activity — Multiple analyst notes and “fresh action” headlines are circulating today; watch for any formal upgrades/downgrades or PT changes that can amplify intraday moves. Strategy Inc (MSTR) Sees Fresh Action From Analysts
• Negative Sentiment: Index exclusion risk — Index providers are widening exclusions for bitcoin‑holding firms, which could trigger forced selling and heavier volatility for MSTR if reclassifications proceed. That structural risk is a primary headwind investors cite. Strategy and bitcoin-buying firms face wider exclusion from stock indexes
• Negative Sentiment: Company guidance update — Strategy published a materially weaker FY2025 EPS range (deeply negative versus consensus), which is a major fundamental red flag; that guidance drives longer‑term downside risk even if short‑term flows lift the stock. (Company update reported in today’s feeds.)
• Negative Sentiment: Crypto weakness & buying-power concerns — Reports that bitcoin has faltered and that Strategy’s capacity to keep buying BTC may be constrained have prompted worries the company can’t lean on further BTC accumulation to prop up returns. Bitcoin Falters As Strategy’s Buying Power Runs Low On Fuel
• Negative Sentiment: Bear commentary — Prominent critics (e.g., Peter Schiff) continue to publish negative forecasts for MSTR/bitcoin, which can amplify selling pressure during market pullbacks. Peter Schiff Expects 50% MSTR Stock Crash and Bitcoin Below $50K

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.