Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) Given New $403.00 Price Target at Mizuho

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) had its price target lowered by Mizuho from $484.00 to $403.00 in a report released on Friday morning, Marketbeat.com reports. The brokerage currently has an outperform rating on the software maker’s stock.

Several other research firms also recently weighed in on MSTR. Truist Financial set a $268.00 price target on shares of Strategy in a research report on Friday, January 9th. TD Cowen reduced their price objective on shares of Strategy from $500.00 to $440.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday. Monness Crespi & Hardt upgraded Strategy from a “sell” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday, November 10th. Sanford C. Bernstein set a $450.00 target price on Strategy and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, December 8th. Finally, HC Wainwright reduced their target price on shares of Strategy from $521.00 to $475.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, November 3rd. One 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. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $435.44.

Strategy Trading Up 1.6%

Shares of MSTR stock opened at $173.71 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.66, a current ratio of 0.66 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16. The firm has a market cap of $49.92 billion, a P/E ratio of 8.08 and a beta of 3.42. Strategy has a 12-month low of $149.75 and a 12-month high of $457.22. The company has a 50 day moving average of $175.90 and a 200-day moving average of $288.43.

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, October 30th. The software maker reported $8.42 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.10) by $8.52. Strategy had a net margin of 1,667.09% and a return on equity of 20.98%. The company had revenue of $128.69 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $116.65 million. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned ($1.56) earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue 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 related news, Director Carl J. Rickertsen purchased 5,000 shares of Strategy stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, January 12th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $155.88 per share, for a total transaction of $779,400.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 5,000 shares in the company, valued at approximately $779,400. This trade represents a ∞ increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, EVP Wei-Ming Shao sold 5,334 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, November 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $226.36, for a total value of $1,207,404.24. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 32,726 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,407,857.36. The trade was a 14.01% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last 90 days, insiders acquired 6,112 shares of company stock worth $885,408 and sold 13,177 shares worth $2,843,166. 8.46% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in MSTR. Evexia Wealth LLC lifted its holdings in Strategy by 75.3% during the 4th quarter. Evexia Wealth LLC now owns 8,384 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $1,274,000 after buying an additional 3,600 shares during the last quarter. BayBridge Capital Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Strategy in the fourth quarter valued at about $252,000. TB Alternative Assets Ltd. boosted its stake in shares of Strategy by 5.4% in the fourth quarter. TB Alternative Assets Ltd. now owns 132,801 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $20,179,000 after buying an additional 6,801 shares in the last quarter. Victory Financial Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of Strategy during the 4th quarter worth $276,000. Finally, Pinnacle Wealth Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of Strategy by 11.9% in the 4th quarter. Pinnacle Wealth Management LLC now owns 6,982 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $1,061,000 after purchasing an additional 740 shares in 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: Bitcoin rally lifts MSTR — coverage notes Strategy stock surged as Bitcoin approached $100,000 and the company’s stake benefited from the crypto rally. Strategy (MSTR) Stock Soars 10 Percent
• Positive Sentiment: Company continues to add Bitcoin — reporting that Strategy kept buying BTC amid increased clarity from MSCI, reinforcing the firm’s asset-allocation narrative. Strategy Inc. (MSTR) Continues to Add Bitcoin Amid MSCI Clarity
• Positive Sentiment: Chairman Michael Saylor defends Bitcoin-treasury strategy — Saylor pushed back on criticism of companies using equity/debt to buy BTC, a public-relations positive that supports management’s narrative. Michael Saylor pushes back on criticism of Bitcoin treasury companies
• Positive Sentiment: Insider buying — a Strategy director bought MSTR shares for the first time in 3.5 years, which investors often view as a confidence signal. Strategy Director Buys MSTR For First Time In 3.5 Years—Here’s Why That Matters
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst and market commentary is mixed — some Wall Street pieces highlight bullish analyst views and debate whether to buy, reflecting divergent investor opinions rather than a clear consensus. Wall Street Bulls Look Optimistic About Strategy (MSTR): Should You Buy?
• Negative Sentiment: TD Cowen trims price target — the firm cut its MSTR target to $440 from $500, citing a weaker Bitcoin-yield outlook, which reduces analyst upside expectations. TD Cowen Cuts Strategy Stock (MSTR) Price Target on Lower Bitcoin Yield Outlook
• Negative Sentiment: Mizuho lowers its price target — another analyst trimmed its target (from $484 to $403) while remaining positive, signaling caution about near-term upside. MSTR price target lowered by Mizuho
• Negative Sentiment: Critical coverage — longform pieces (e.g., NYT) question whether Strategy’s Bitcoin-first transformation is sustainable, which can weigh on investor sentiment and attract more scrutiny. Michael Saylor’s Creative Bitcoin Strategy Isn’t Working

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.