Brokers Offer Predictions for Strategy FY2027 Earnings

Key Points

• HC Wainwright forecasts FY2027 EPS of $49.63 for Strategy and maintains a Buy rating with a $250 price target, well above the current full-year consensus estimate of a $15.60 loss per share.
• Strategy’s latest quarterly EPS of $44.75 beat expectations, largely due to a roughly $20.9 billion unrealized Bitcoin fair-value gain, while revenue fell 2.5% year over year to $125.4 million and missed estimates.
• Analyst sentiment remains broadly positive, with a “Moderate Buy” consensus and average target of $245.86, though Bitcoin-price volatility, preferred-stock obligations, paused Bitcoin purchases, and a CFO transition remain key risks.

Strategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR - Free Report) - Research analysts at HC Wainwright issued their FY2027 EPS estimates for Strategy in a research report issued on Friday, October 30th. HC Wainwright analyst M. Colonnese forecasts that the software maker will post earnings per share of $49.63 for the year. HC Wainwright currently has a "Buy" rating and a $250.00 target price on the stock. The consensus estimate for Strategy's current full-year earnings is ($15.60) per share.

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, October 29th. The software maker reported $44.75 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $20.19 by $24.56. Strategy had a negative net margin of 2,760.33% and a negative return on equity of 32.71%. The business had revenue of $125.43 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $127.76 million. During the same period last year, the company earned $8.42 EPS. The firm's revenue was down 2.5% compared to the same quarter last year.

A number of other research analysts have also recently commented on MSTR. Weiss Ratings cut Strategy from a "hold (c)" rating to a "sell (d)" rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 4th. Citigroup reissued a "buy" rating and issued a $240.00 price objective (up from $136.00) on shares of Strategy in a research note on Friday, October 2nd. Benchmark restated a "buy" rating and set a $435.00 target price (down from $570.00) on shares of Strategy in a report on Monday, July 27th. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Strategy from a "strong sell" rating to a "sell" rating in a report on Sunday, August 16th. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald lifted their price target on Strategy from $186.00 to $208.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research report on Friday, October 16th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have given a Buy rating, two have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Strategy presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $245.86.

Strategy Stock Performance

NASDAQ:MSTR opened at $130.51 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.10, a quick ratio of 5.39 and a current ratio of 4.04. The business's fifty day moving average is $143.67 and its 200 day moving average is $134.51. The firm has a market cap of $50.15 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -2.14 and a beta of 3.60. Strategy has a 52-week low of $81.81 and a 52-week high of $276.32.

Insider Activity at Strategy

In other news, Director Jarrod Patten sold 1,350 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Friday, October 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $156.16, for a total value of $210,816.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 28,406 shares in the company, valued at $4,435,880.96. This trade represents a 4.54% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 10,200 shares of company stock worth $1,443,356. 5.40% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of MSTR. Renaissance Technologies LLC raised its stake in shares of Strategy by 122.6% in the 1st quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC now owns 2,130,881 shares of the software maker's stock valued at $265,934,000 after purchasing an additional 1,173,549 shares during the period. State Street Corp boosted its stake in shares of Strategy by 7.2% during the 2nd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 7,527,561 shares of the software maker's stock worth $654,371,000 after acquiring an additional 506,635 shares during the period. Royal Bank of Canada lifted its position in Strategy by 685.2% during the first quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 339,001 shares of the software maker's stock worth $42,308,000 after acquiring an additional 295,829 shares during the last quarter. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. acquired a new position in Strategy in the 3rd quarter valued at $25,816,000. Finally, First Trust Advisors LP raised its position in shares of Strategy by 24.3% in the first quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 755,890 shares of the software maker's stock valued at $94,335,000 after buying an additional 147,562 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 59.84% of the company's stock.

Strategy News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Strategy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Strategy reported third-quarter EPS of $44.75, well above analyst expectations, as a roughly $20.9 billion unrealized Bitcoin fair-value gain drove net income to approximately $19.5 billion. The company held 848,517 Bitcoin as of October 25. MSTR Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates on Bitcoin Gains Despite Revenue Miss
• Positive Sentiment: Management said Strategy could create up to $30 billion in “digital credit” through preferred-stock offerings and other balance-sheet resources, potentially funding additional Bitcoin purchases without immediate common-stock issuance. Strategy eyes more Bitcoin buys as Saylor touts $30B credit capacity
• Positive Sentiment: BTIG reaffirmed a Buy rating with a $250 price target, while Citi maintained its Buy rating and a $240 target, providing bullish analyst support. BTIG reaffirms Buy rating
• Neutral Sentiment: Strategy has temporarily paused Bitcoin purchases and common-stock issuance while using cash to repurchase approximately $205 million of preferred stock. The move may reduce financing pressure, but it also signals that the company’s Bitcoin-accumulation pace is becoming more dependent on market conditions and funding costs. Strategy Pauses Bitcoin Buys to Focus on Preferred Stock Buybacks
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue fell about 2.5% year over year to $125.4 million, below expectations. Investors viewed the large profit largely as an accounting gain tied to Bitcoin prices rather than evidence of stronger software operations. Strategy revenue misses estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Bitcoin fell roughly 4.7% toward $76,836 following reports of a major Binance security breach and a broader technology selloff. Because MSTR trades as a leveraged Bitcoin proxy, the crypto weakness amplified pressure on the stock. Why Strategy MSTR Stock Is Down Today
• Negative Sentiment: Bitcoin per share declined about 3.7%, while the announced CFO transition added execution uncertainty. Investors are also monitoring Strategy’s substantial preferred-stock dividend obligations and its reported year-to-date Bitcoin sales. Strategy Stock Pulls Back Following Revenue Miss and CFO Transition

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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