Strategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR) Given Consensus Rating of “Moderate Buy” by Brokerages

Shares of Strategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR) have received an average recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the sixteen ratings firms that are covering the stock, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation, eleven have issued a buy recommendation and one has assigned a strong buy recommendation to the company. The average twelve-month price objective among brokerages that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $368.2143.

A number of research analysts recently commented on MSTR shares. TD Cowen restated a “buy” rating on shares of Strategy in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. Monness Crespi & Hardt upgraded shares of Strategy from a “sell” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, November 10th. Citigroup reduced their price objective on shares of Strategy from $485.00 to $325.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Monday, December 22nd. Sanford C. Bernstein set a $450.00 target price on shares of Strategy and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, December 8th. Finally, BTIG Research set a $250.00 price target on shares of Strategy and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, February 6th.

Strategy Trading Down 2.9%

Shares of Strategy stock opened at $129.50 on Monday. Strategy has a 1 year low of $104.17 and a 1 year high of $457.22. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $148.55 and its 200-day simple moving average is $230.07. The company has a market cap of $43.22 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -7.04 and a beta of 3.55. The company has a current ratio of 5.62, a quick ratio of 5.62 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18.

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 5th. The software maker reported ($42.93) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $46.02 by ($88.95). Strategy had a negative return on equity of 8.74% and a negative net margin of 806.34%.The company had revenue of $122.99 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $117.42 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned ($3.03) earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.9% on a year-over-year basis.

Key Strategy News

Here are the key news stories impacting Strategy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Inclusion in new income products could create additional demand for MSTR exposure (structured/covered‑call flows that use MSTR as an underlying). REX rolls out income ETF tied to Coinbase, Strategy, tech stocks
• Positive Sentiment: Contrarian analyst pieces argue MSTR is a leveraged Bitcoin play with upside if BTC resumes a sustained rally — this can attract value/bull funds looking for asymmetric upside. My Ultimate Contrarian Bet For 2026: Strategy
• Neutral Sentiment: Executive Chair Michael Saylor’s “digital credit” vision and remarks on using other chains (Solana, Ethereum) expand Strategy’s narrative beyond pure BTC treasury management, but commercial impact and timing remain uncertain. Michael Saylor Unveils ‘Digital Credit’ Vision, Signals Expansion Beyond Bitcoin To Solana
• Neutral Sentiment: Management commentary that it may add to its BTC position keeps the company in the news and maintains headline volatility; such teasers boost attention but don’t guarantee share appreciation. Strategy Eyes More Bitcoin as Saylor Teases Bigger Bag
• Negative Sentiment: Very high short interest (reported ~14% of market cap) is keeping downside pressure on the stock — when BTC moves lower, short sellers amplify declines and volume spikes. Strategy (MSTR) Dominates Global Short Interest Rankings Among Large-Cap Stocks
• Negative Sentiment: Recent crypto pullbacks (BTC and altcoins easing after tech/earnings headlines) have translated into correlated selling in MSTR since the company’s valuation is tightly linked to Bitcoin price moves. Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Fall as Cryptos Unwind Gains. Blame Nvidia.
• Negative Sentiment: Fundamental concerns persist: Strategy’s GAAP results show large EPS losses and negative margins, and its ongoing BTC purchases (partly financed via stock issuance in past deals) raise dilution and institutional‑risk questions — a factor for risk‑averse investors. Strategy’s 100th Bitcoin Purchase Deepens Volatility And Institutional Risk Questions

Insider Activity at Strategy

In related news, Director Jane A. Dietze purchased 1,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, January 20th. The shares were acquired at an average price of $99.48 per share, with a total value of $99,480.00. Following the purchase, the director directly owned 3,600 shares in the company, valued at $358,128. This represents a 38.46% increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, Director Carl J. Rickertsen bought 5,000 shares of Strategy stock in a transaction dated 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 purchase, the director directly owned 5,000 shares in the company, valued at $779,400. This represents a ∞ increase in their position. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have purchased a total of 6,012 shares of company stock valued at $880,080 in the last 90 days. 8.46% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Trading of Strategy

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. Capital International Investors boosted its holdings in shares of Strategy by 37.3% in the 4th quarter. Capital International Investors now owns 20,614,868 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $3,132,460,000 after acquiring an additional 5,600,573 shares in the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its position in Strategy by 21.0% in the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 24,062,886 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $3,656,356,000 after purchasing an additional 4,178,611 shares during the last quarter. Amundi boosted its stake in Strategy by 373.7% in the fourth quarter. Amundi now owns 4,790,702 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $727,947,000 after purchasing an additional 3,779,340 shares in the last quarter. Norges Bank bought a new stake in shares of Strategy during the fourth quarter worth $536,140,000. Finally, Capital Research Global Investors increased its stake in shares of Strategy by 66.7% in the fourth quarter. Capital Research Global Investors now owns 7,008,535 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $1,064,963,000 after buying an additional 2,803,277 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 59.84% of the company’s stock.

About Strategy

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.