Man Investment Partners US LP Buys Shares of 1,000,000 Strategy Inc $MSTR

Man Investment Partners US LP bought a new stake in Strategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 1,000,000 shares of the software maker’s stock, valued at approximately $819,000. Strategy comprises approximately 1.3% of Man Investment Partners US LP’s holdings, making the stock its 5th biggest holding.

A number of other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Binnacle Investments Inc lifted its position in shares of Strategy by 492.9% during the second quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc now owns 83 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $34,000 after purchasing an additional 69 shares in the last quarter. Wealth Watch Advisors INC acquired a new stake in shares of Strategy during the third quarter worth about $44,000. Fideuram Asset Management Ireland dac acquired a new stake in shares of Strategy during the fourth quarter worth about $25,000. Dogwood Wealth Management LLC lifted its position in shares of Strategy by 280.0% during the fourth quarter. Dogwood Wealth Management LLC now owns 190 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 140 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Darwin Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Strategy during the second quarter worth about $77,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 59.84% of the company’s stock.

Strategy Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ MSTR opened at $122.81 on Wednesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $43.04 billion, a P/E ratio of -3.06 and a beta of 3.49. Strategy Inc has a one year low of $104.17 and a one year high of $457.22. The company’s fifty day moving average is $153.45 and its two-hundred day moving average is $151.17. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.22, a quick ratio of 6.05 and a current ratio of 6.05.

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

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Benchmark reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Strategy in a research report on Tuesday, June 2nd. Zacks Research lowered shares of Strategy from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Monday, May 18th. Mizuho dropped their price target on shares of Strategy from $320.00 to $265.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, June 1st. Texas Capital upgraded shares of Strategy to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, March 19th. Finally, TD Cowen raised their target price on shares of Strategy from $395.00 to $400.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 19th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have issued a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $313.93.

Strategy News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Strategy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Strategy added 1,587 BTC for about $100 million, reinforcing its long-term Bitcoin accumulation strategy and keeping investor attention on potential upside if BTC continues higher. Saylor’s Strategy buys 1,587 BTC for $100M, holdings hit 846.8K
• Positive Sentiment: Bitcoin’s rebound above $65,000 after the U.S.-Iran peace deal has lifted crypto-related stocks, including MSTR, by improving risk appetite and supporting the value of Strategy’s Bitcoin holdings. Strategy Stock Soars With Bitcoin After U.S.-Iran Deal
• Positive Sentiment: TD Cowen reiterated a Buy rating and $400 price target, arguing fears of a “death spiral” are overdone and that Strategy’s financing structure still supports Bitcoin accumulation. Analyst Reiterates Buy on MicroStrategy, Maintains $400 Price Target on STRC-Fueled Bitcoin Accumulation Strategy
• Neutral Sentiment: Saylor used recent commentary to defend the company’s structure, arguing returns should come from financial products built around Bitcoin rather than protocol-level yield features. Bitcoin doesn’t need Ethereum-style yield, says Strategy’s Michael Saylor
• Negative Sentiment: Bearish commentary from Peter Schiff and other critics is adding pressure by questioning whether Strategy’s model is now transferring value from shareholders to Bitcoin purchases. Peter Schiff Claims Strategy Bitcoin Math Has Turned Against MSTR
• Negative Sentiment: The stock has also been hurt by broader skepticism around valuation and the sustainability of the equity-funded Bitcoin strategy, especially after recent dilution-related concerns. Strategy (MSTR) Stock Could Be 16% Below Fair Value After $100 Million Bitcoin Buy

Insider Transactions at Strategy

In other news, CEO Phong Le sold 93,738 shares of Strategy stock in a transaction on Friday, June 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $118.73, for a total transaction of $11,129,512.74. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 119,925 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $14,238,695.25. The trade was a 43.87% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, CFO Andrew Kang sold 33,062 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, June 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $118.73, for a total transaction of $3,925,451.26. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 68,733 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $8,160,669.09. The trade was a 32.48% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Insiders sold 195,264 shares of company stock valued at $25,497,204 in the last 90 days. 6.49% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

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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