Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) CEO Sells $683,844.48 in Stock

Strategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR) CEO Phong Le sold 5,522 shares of Strategy stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, June 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $123.84, for a total value of $683,844.48. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 126,323 shares in the company, valued at $15,643,840.32. The trade was a 4.19% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards.

Phong Le also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Friday, June 5th, Phong Le sold 93,738 shares of Strategy stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $118.73, for a total value of $11,129,512.74.
• On Friday, May 22nd, Phong Le acquired 55 shares of Strategy stock. The shares were bought at an average cost of $99.41 per share, for a total transaction of $5,467.55.
• On Tuesday, March 24th, Phong Le sold 3,299 shares of Strategy stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $138.33, for a total value of $456,350.67.
• On Thursday, March 19th, Phong Le bought 2,509 shares of Strategy stock. The stock was purchased at an average price of $99.62 per share, with a total value of $249,946.58.
• On Thursday, March 12th, Phong Le sold 2,034 shares of Strategy stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $137.25, for a total transaction of $279,166.50.

Strategy Stock Performance

NASDAQ:MSTR opened at $120.15 on Friday. Strategy Inc has a 1 year low of $104.17 and a 1 year high of $457.22. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $153.14 and a 200-day moving average of $152.22. The company has a current ratio of 6.05, a quick ratio of 6.05 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.22. The stock has a market capitalization of $42.11 billion, a P/E ratio of -2.99 and a beta of 3.49.

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, May 5th. The software maker reported ($38.25) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.86) by ($37.39). Strategy had a negative net margin of 2,482.01% and a negative return on equity of 26.97%. The firm had revenue of $124.30 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $120.75 million. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted ($16.49) EPS. The business’s revenue was up 11.9% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Strategy Inc will post 116.7 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Strategy News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Strategy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Strategy said it bought 1,550 BTC after briefly selling Bitcoin for the first time since 2022, reinforcing that the company remains committed to its Bitcoin treasury strategy and easing fears that the recent sale marked a broader retreat. Strategy Just Made a Major Bitcoin Buy After Selling For the First Time Since 2022. What Does It Mean for Bitcoin Investors?
• Positive Sentiment: H.C. Wainwright analyst Mike Colonnese reiterated a Buy rating and a $540 price target, saying the stock looks attractive here and backing a bullish 2026 Bitcoin view, which supports sentiment around MSTR. Mike Colonnese Reiterates Buy on Strategy, Citing Compelling Entry Point and 2026 Bitcoin Target of $150,000
• Positive Sentiment: Some market commentary says smart money has turned more constructive on MSTR after the recent plunge, with bullish positioning suggesting room for a rebound if Bitcoin stabilizes. MicroStrategy Stock Sees $6 Million in Bullish Bets Despite the 40% Crash
• Neutral Sentiment: Shareholders approved directors, auditors, and preferred-share changes at the annual meeting, which helps keep the company’s capital structure moving forward but is not an immediate operating catalyst. Strategy Shareholders Approve Directors, Auditors and Preferred Changes
• Negative Sentiment: Bearish articles continue to highlight Strategy’s exposure to falling Bitcoin prices, financing risk, and weak software fundamentals, keeping pressure on the stock despite the bounce. Strategy Declines 25% YTD: Time to Exit or Hold the Stock?
• Negative Sentiment: Concerns also remain that Strategy’s levered Bitcoin strategy could be strained if BTC keeps falling, with some commentary warning that recent sales and unrealized losses may point to liquidity and balance-sheet stress. Michael Saylor Debt Strategy Under Pressure as Bitcoin Drops Fast

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Binnacle Investments Inc raised its position in Strategy by 492.9% in the 2nd quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc now owns 83 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $34,000 after purchasing an additional 69 shares during the last quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. raised its position in Strategy by 356.7% in the 3rd quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 137 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $44,000 after purchasing an additional 107 shares during the last quarter. Wealth Watch Advisors INC bought a new position in Strategy in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $44,000. Fideuram Asset Management Ireland dac bought a new position in Strategy in the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Finally, Dogwood Wealth Management LLC raised its position in Strategy by 280.0% in the 4th quarter. Dogwood Wealth Management LLC now owns 190 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 140 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 59.84% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Texas Capital upgraded shares of Strategy to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, March 19th. B. Riley Financial lifted their target price on shares of Strategy from $200.00 to $215.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. Monness Crespi & Hardt reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of Strategy in a research note on Tuesday, June 2nd. Benchmark reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Strategy in a research note on Tuesday, June 2nd. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Strategy in a research report on Friday, March 27th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating, three have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Strategy presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $313.93.

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.

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