Argent Advisors Inc. Sells 4,000 Shares of Strategy Inc $MSTR

Argent Advisors Inc. lessened its position in Strategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR) by 26.7% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 11,000 shares of the software maker’s stock after selling 4,000 shares during the period. Strategy comprises 1.0% of Argent Advisors Inc.’s portfolio, making the stock its 22nd largest holding. Argent Advisors Inc.’s holdings in Strategy were worth $3,544,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in MSTR. Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd bought a new position in Strategy in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Quent Capital LLC purchased a new position in shares of Strategy in the third quarter worth $33,000. Binnacle Investments Inc lifted its holdings in shares of Strategy by 492.9% during the second quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc now owns 83 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $34,000 after purchasing an additional 69 shares in the last quarter. SOA Wealth Advisors LLC. lifted its holdings in shares of Strategy by 44.4% during the third quarter. SOA Wealth Advisors LLC. now owns 117 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $38,000 after purchasing an additional 36 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Salomon & Ludwin LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Strategy during the third quarter valued at $39,000. 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: STRC, Strategy’s new bitcoin‑backed income instrument, is being positioned as an 11%‑yield, senior‑claim product that could attract institutional cash and create a feedback loop of BTC purchases — a potential longer‑term support for MSTR’s asset value. Strategy’s STRC Bitcoin-Backed Instrument Challenges Traditional Fixed-Income Markets
• Positive Sentiment: Management/treasury buying continues: reports show Strategy bought more BTC (~$264.1M), which signals continued management conviction in the company’s bitcoin‑treasury strategy and may cushion long‑term downside. Michael Saylor’s Strategy Buys Another $264,100,000 in Bitcoin (BTC) Amid Crypto Market Downturn
• Neutral Sentiment: New coverage: Cantor Fitzgerald initiated coverage on Strategy, which can increase analyst attention and trading interest — outcome depends on the tone/ratings in the report. Cantor Fitzgerald Initiates Coverage on Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR)
• Neutral Sentiment: Explanatory analysis: outlets are detailing why MSTR is underperforming the broader market (high beta, concentrated BTC exposure, technical breakdowns), useful for context but not a fresh catalyst. Here’s Why Strategy (MSTR) Fell More Than Broader Market
• Negative Sentiment: Crypto market rout: multiple reports link MSTR’s drop to Bitcoin sliding below ~$84k — that move forced heavy selling in bitcoin‑treasury equities and pushed MSTR to its 52‑week low as investors mark to BTC price action. Strategy Stock ($MSTR) Hits 52-Week Low As Bitcoin Craters Below $84,000 Strategy Stock Sees Selling Pressure As Bitcoin Dives MSTR Stock Hits 52-Week Low As Bitcoin Drops Below $84K

Strategy Stock Down 9.6%

NASDAQ MSTR opened at $143.19 on Friday. Strategy Inc has a 52 week low of $139.36 and a 52 week high of $457.22. 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 company has a market capitalization of $41.15 billion, a P/E ratio of 6.66 and a beta of 3.42. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $167.43 and its 200-day moving average price is $273.11.

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) last released 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 prior year, the firm posted ($1.56) EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 10.9% compared to the same quarter last year.

Insider Transactions at Strategy

In other news, Director Carl J. Rickertsen bought 5,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, January 12th. The stock was bought at an average price of $155.88 per share, with a total value of $779,400.00. Following the acquisition, the director owned 5,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $779,400. This represents a ∞ increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, EVP Wei-Ming Shao sold 2,600 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, November 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $202.02, for a total value of $525,252.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 32,726 shares in the company, valued at approximately $6,611,306.52. This represents a 7.36% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last three months, insiders bought 7,112 shares of company stock valued at $984,888 and sold 13,177 shares valued at $2,843,166. Corporate insiders own 8.46% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities analysts have weighed in on the company. 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. China Renaissance initiated coverage on shares of Strategy in a research note on Wednesday, October 15th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $473.00 price target for the company. Benchmark reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Strategy in a report on Monday, December 1st. Citigroup dropped their target price on shares of Strategy from $485.00 to $325.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, December 22nd. Finally, Truist Financial set a $268.00 target price on shares of Strategy in a research report on Friday, January 9th. Twelve equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Strategy presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $435.44.

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.