Monness, Crespi, Hardt maintains sell rating on Strategy stock

Published 04/06/2025, 14:32
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On Wednesday, Monness, Crespi, Hardt analysts reaffirmed their Sell rating on Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) stock, maintaining a price target of $175, significantly below the current trading price of $387.43. The firm expressed concerns about the company’s current financial strategies and market conditions affecting its performance. According to InvestingPro data, the stock appears overvalued based on Fair Value analysis, with analyst targets ranging from $175 to $650.

Analysts pointed out that the implied volatility over the past month has constrained the debt portion of Strategy’s 42/42 Plan. InvestingPro data reveals concerning metrics, including a current ratio of 0.66 and high stock volatility (Beta: 3.76). They noted limited interest in the company’s STRK/STRF issuances, which are intended to replace convertible strategies, with uptake remaining around $365 million.

The report highlighted concerns about Strategy’s access to debt capital markets, suggesting that the company’s 42/42 Plan relies on increasing dilution and assumes a consistent rise in Bitcoin prices. Analysts also mentioned the emergence of similar strategies from other companies, which could affect Strategy’s market position.

The analysis included a comparison with other businesses following similar strategies, such as GameStop (NYSE:GME) and Trump Technology, as well as new entrants like XXI Capital and Nakamoto. These companies, according to the analysts, are competing for a similar pool of capital.

Monness, Crespi, Hardt’s outlook reflects a cautious approach to Strategy’s market activities, emphasizing the challenges posed by current market dynamics and the concentration of businesses pursuing similar strategies.

In other recent news, Strategy has announced its intention to offer 2.5 million shares of its 10.00% Series A Perpetual Stride Preferred Stock, aiming to raise funds for general corporate purposes, including the acquisition of Bitcoin. This follows the company’s recent acquisition of 4,020 Bitcoins, which cost $427 million and was primarily funded through its common stock at-the-market (ATM) offering. Additionally, Strategy unveiled a sales agreement to issue and sell up to $2.1 billion of its 10.00% Series A Perpetual Strife Preferred Stock, with proceeds intended for acquiring more Bitcoin and other corporate purposes. Analysts from TD Cowen have maintained a Buy rating for Strategy, with a price target of $590, citing the new STRF preferred stock ATM as potentially more beneficial to common shareholders. Meanwhile, Benchmark analyst Mark Palmer has also provided a positive outlook, maintaining a buy rating with a price target of $650, highlighting the company’s BTC Yield of 16.8% for a specified period. Furthermore, Strategy disclosed a class action lawsuit alleging misleading statements regarding its Bitcoin investment strategy, with the company planning a vigorous defense. Investors are advised to monitor Strategy’s ongoing Bitcoin acquisitions and legal developments closely.

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