Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) Reaches New 1-Year Low – Here’s Why

Strategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR)’s stock price reached a new 52-week low during trading on Wednesday . The stock traded as low as $155.10 and last traded at $156.28, with a volume of 1850605 shares trading hands. The stock had previously closed at $157.88.

Strategy News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Strategy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Institutional buying and high analyst targets support long-term upside — several large institutions added sizable MSTR positions recently and a number of analysts maintain lofty price targets (median ~$475), which can temper downside and attract buyers. QuiverQuant Roundup
• Positive Sentiment: Management outreach to big U.S. banks signals potential institutional adoption of Bitcoin products — CEO Phong Le’s meetings could lead to product partnerships or custody solutions that would validate Strategy’s BTC-led positioning over time. Bitcoinist Interview
• Neutral Sentiment: Crypto‑sector fundraising activity (e.g., Hashkey’s $250M close) and broader crypto flows may indirectly affect MSTR demand, but impact depends on how those funds allocate to equities vs. crypto. Bitcoin.com Fund News
• Negative Sentiment: Pause in Bitcoin purchases and a cash‑building program financed by share sales hit sentiment — investors view the move as de‑risking/stock dilution and it coincides with the stock trading at 52‑week lows. That pivot is the primary driver of near‑term selling pressure. Yahoo Finance Coverage
• Negative Sentiment: Heavy insider selling in recent months amplifies negative sentiment — public filings show many more insider sales than purchases, which investors often interpret as a red flag. QuiverQuant Insider Data
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst downgrades and pessimistic forecasts are increasing near‑term downside risk — at least one downgrade and negative research pieces are cited as catalysts for intraday drops. American Banking News: Downgrade

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities analysts have recently issued reports on MSTR shares. China Renaissance assumed coverage on Strategy in a report on Wednesday, October 15th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $473.00 target price for the company. Sanford C. Bernstein set a $450.00 price objective on Strategy and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, December 8th. Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of Strategy in a research note on Friday, December 5th. TD Cowen cut their price target on shares of Strategy from $620.00 to $535.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, October 31st. Finally, Benchmark restated a “buy” rating on shares of Strategy in a research report on Monday, December 1st. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Strategy currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $465.13.

Strategy Trading Up 0.6%

The firm has a fifty day moving average of $211.30 and a two-hundred day moving average of $312.78. The company has a market cap of $45.62 billion, a PE ratio of 7.38 and a beta of 3.40. The company has a current ratio of 0.66, a quick ratio of 0.66 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16.

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

Insider Buying and Selling at Strategy

In other news, EVP Wei-Ming Shao sold 2,600 shares of Strategy stock in a transaction on Wednesday, November 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $202.02, for a total value of $525,252.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 32,726 shares in the company, valued at approximately $6,611,306.52. The trade was a 7.36% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director Jarrod M. Patten acquired 12,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, October 17th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $96.88 per share, for a total transaction of $1,162,560.00. Following the acquisition, the director directly owned 29,335 shares in the company, valued at $2,841,974.80. This represents a 69.22% increase in their position. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last 90 days, insiders have acquired 24,880 shares of company stock valued at $2,421,219 and have sold 43,177 shares valued at $13,564,266. Insiders own 8.46% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Strategy

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. MetLife Investment Management LLC lifted its stake in Strategy by 43.0% in the 1st quarter. MetLife Investment Management LLC now owns 4,790 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $1,381,000 after buying an additional 1,440 shares in the last quarter. Corebridge Financial Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Strategy by 26.8% in the first quarter. Corebridge Financial Inc. now owns 16,691 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $4,812,000 after acquiring an additional 3,527 shares during the last quarter. Gordian Capital Singapore Pte Ltd lifted its position in shares of Strategy by 11.0% in the first quarter. Gordian Capital Singapore Pte Ltd now owns 1,010 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $292,000 after acquiring an additional 100 shares in the last quarter. Titleist Asset Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Strategy by 208.9% during the first quarter. Titleist Asset Management LLC now owns 19,720 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $5,685,000 after acquiring an additional 13,337 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Strs Ohio acquired a new stake in shares of Strategy during the first quarter valued at $905,000. 59.84% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.