Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) Price Target Lowered to $403.00 at Mizuho

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) had its target price lowered by research analysts at Mizuho from $484.00 to $403.00 in a research note issued to investors on Friday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has an “outperform” rating on the software maker’s stock. Mizuho’s target price points to a potential upside of 135.80% from the stock’s current price.

A number of other equities research analysts have also recently commented on the company. China Renaissance began coverage on Strategy in a research note on Wednesday, October 15th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $473.00 target price on the stock. Sanford C. Bernstein set a $450.00 price objective on shares of Strategy and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, December 8th. Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of Strategy in a research note on Friday, December 5th. Monness Crespi & Hardt raised shares of Strategy from a “sell” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday, November 10th. Finally, Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Strategy in a research report on Thursday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Strategy currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $435.44.

Strategy Stock Down 4.7%

Shares of Strategy stock opened at $170.91 on Friday. Strategy has a 1 year low of $149.75 and a 1 year high of $457.22. The firm has a market cap of $49.11 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 7.95 and a beta of 3.42. The company has a 50-day moving average of $177.27 and a 200 day moving average of $290.03. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16, a current ratio of 0.66 and a quick ratio of 0.66.

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) last announced its quarterly earnings data 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 business had revenue of $128.69 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $116.65 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned ($1.56) earnings per share. The business’s 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 Buying and Selling at Strategy

In other news, Director Jane A. Dietze acquired 1,100 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, November 21st. The stock was bought at an average price of $95.28 per share, with a total value of $104,808.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director directly owned 2,600 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $247,728. The trade was a 73.33% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, EVP Wei-Ming Shao sold 2,600 shares of the 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 completion of the transaction, 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 position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last ninety days, insiders purchased 6,112 shares of company stock worth $885,408 and sold 13,177 shares worth $2,843,166. Company insiders own 8.46% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Strategy

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in MSTR. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. raised its position in Strategy by 25.8% in the second quarter. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. now owns 117 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $47,000 after acquiring an additional 24 shares during the period. Mutual Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of Strategy by 2.0% in the 2nd quarter. Mutual Advisors LLC now owns 1,350 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $548,000 after purchasing an additional 27 shares in the last quarter. Bernardo Wealth Planning LLC increased its stake in shares of Strategy by 3.9% in the 2nd quarter. Bernardo Wealth Planning LLC now owns 772 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $312,000 after purchasing an additional 29 shares in the last quarter. Smith Anglin Financial LLC raised its holdings in Strategy by 1.2% in the 2nd quarter. Smith Anglin Financial LLC now owns 2,537 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $1,025,000 after purchasing an additional 30 shares during the period. Finally, GPS Wealth Strategies Group LLC lifted its position in Strategy by 2.7% during the second quarter. GPS Wealth Strategies Group LLC now owns 1,163 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $470,000 after purchasing an additional 31 shares in the last quarter. 59.84% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Key Strategy News

Here are the key news stories impacting Strategy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Bitcoin rally lifting MSTR — headlines show Bitcoin approaching $100,000, which mechanically supports Strategy’s market value because the firm holds large bitcoin reserves; that BTC strength is the primary near‑term upside driver for the stock. Strategy ($MSTR) Stock Soars 10% Above $189 as Bitcoin Nears $100,000
• Positive Sentiment: Company accumulation of bitcoin — recent reporting notes Strategy added a sizable bitcoin parcel (reported ~13,627 BTC) boosting its total holdings, which can increase the firm’s asset base and upside when BTC rallies. This reinforces the linkage between BTC moves and MSTR’s valuation. Strategy (MSTR) Stock: TD Cowen Lowers Price Target to $440 on Yield Concerns
• Positive Sentiment: Insider/director buying — a recent director purchase (5,000 shares) signals some insider conviction after a period of mostly sales; that can be read as a supportive signal to investors. Strategy Director Buys MSTR For First Time In 3.5 Years—Here’s Why That Matters
• Neutral Sentiment: Volatility and valuation context — MSTR remains highly volatile (beta ~3.4) with a wide 52‑week range; short‑term moves are often dominated by bitcoin price swings rather than underlying software revenue trends, so investor reactions can flip quickly. (No single news item — general market/technical context.)
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst price‑target cut — TD Cowen trimmed its MSTR price target to $440 from $500, citing a lower expected bitcoin “yield” (return on BTC holdings) even while keeping a buy stance; the downgrade reduces headline upside and can cap momentum. TD Cowen Cuts Strategy Stock (MSTR) Price Target on Lower Bitcoin Yield Outlook
• Negative Sentiment: Recent short‑term pullback coverage — market reports note MSTR shares have slipped amid broader market moves and profit‑taking after the BTC‑led run; that press can accelerate selling in a high‑beta name. Strategy (MSTR) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: Here’s Why

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.