What is HC Wainwright’s Estimate for Strive Q1 Earnings?

Strive, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASST) – Equities research analysts at HC Wainwright issued their Q1 2026 EPS estimates for Strive in a report issued on Tuesday, April 21st. HC Wainwright analyst M. Colonnese forecasts that the company will post earnings of ($5.01) per share for the quarter. HC Wainwright has a “Buy” rating and a $36.00 price objective on the stock. The consensus estimate for Strive’s current full-year earnings is ($0.63) per share. HC Wainwright also issued estimates for Strive’s Q2 2026 earnings at $6.33 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $3.89 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $6.06 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $12.13 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $1.31 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $1.43 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $1.58 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $1.70 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $6.06 EPS.

Strive (NASDAQ:ASST) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Saturday, January 31st. The company reported ($4.73) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Strive had a negative net margin of 7,335.00% and a negative return on equity of 122.88%.

A number of other equities analysts have also recently commented on the company. Wall Street Zen cut Strive from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note on Saturday, March 21st. Zacks Research raised shares of Strive to a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, March 11th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (e-)” rating on shares of Strive in a report on Monday, December 29th. B. Riley Financial started coverage on shares of Strive in a research report on Tuesday, March 10th. They set a “buy” rating and a $12.00 price target for the company. Finally, TD Cowen initiated coverage on Strive in a research note on Friday, April 10th. They set a “buy” rating and a $26.00 target price on the stock. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have given a Buy rating, one has given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Strive presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $23.50.

Strive Price Performance

Shares of ASST stock opened at $16.20 on Thursday. The business has a 50-day moving average of $10.23 and a 200 day moving average of $16.84. Strive has a 1-year low of $7.02 and a 1-year high of $268.40. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.12 billion, a PE ratio of -2.70 and a beta of 15.29.

Institutional Trading of Strive

A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Sanctuary Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Strive during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Valtinson Bruner Financial Planning LLC purchased a new position in Strive in the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Institute for Wealth Management LLC. bought a new position in Strive in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Verdence Capital Advisors LLC bought a new position in Strive in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Finally, Pinnacle Associates Ltd. purchased a new stake in Strive during the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Institutional investors own 5.52% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity at Strive

In other news, CFO Benjamin Pham bought 7,900 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 17th. The stock was bought at an average price of $8.23 per share, for a total transaction of $65,017.00. Following the purchase, the chief financial officer directly owned 7,900 shares in the company, valued at $65,017. This trade represents a ∞ increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. 2.71% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Key Stories Impacting Strive

Here are the key news stories impacting Strive this week:

• Positive Sentiment: HC Wainwright initiated coverage with a “Buy” and a $36 price target (roughly 122% above current levels) — the analyst also published bullish multi‑quarter and multi‑year EPS forecasts that imply substantial upside if achieved. HC Wainwright initiates coverage
• Positive Sentiment: Unusually large call-option activity: ~231,027 calls traded (≈275% above typical volume), indicating speculative bullish positioning and potential short-term upside pressure as traders position for upside.
• Positive Sentiment: Crypto tailwind — Bitcoin reclaiming $75k is being cited as supportive for DAT stocks including Strive, which can benefit from a rising crypto market and improved mark‑to‑market on treasury holdings. 2 Crypto Stocks Flashing Bullish Signals as Bitcoin Tops $75,000
• Neutral Sentiment: HC Wainwright published detailed quarter-by-quarter EPS projections (very wide swings across quarters and years). These provide a roadmap for upside but also indicate forecast volatility and execution risk if the company misses.
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage and media mentions are increasing (MSN and other outlets highlighted the buy rating and reported institutional holders such as Fidelity and Capital Group as top owners), which raises visibility but is not an immediate earnings catalyst. ASST stock edges up after ‘buy’ rating
• Negative Sentiment: Fundamental/volatility concerns persist: prior quarterly results showed negative EPS and extreme negative margins, consensus full‑year EPS remains negative (~-$0.63), and the stock’s very high beta implies large intraday swings — factors that can drive selling or profit‑taking despite positive headlines.

About Strive

Asset Entities, Inc (NASDAQ: ASST) is a specialty finance company that acquires, originates and services asset-backed loans and receivables across a range of industry sectors. The firm focuses on structuring and managing credit portfolios in equipment finance, commercial receivables and other asset-backed classes, employing securitization vehicles and bespoke financing solutions to deliver liquidity to underserved small- and mid-market borrowers.

Through its platform, Asset Entities leverages data-driven underwriting, risk management and portfolio optimization to create diversified exposure across end markets.