Strategy surged 18% to lead the Nasdaq on Thursday, yet its shareholders are sitting on a loss that dwarfs bitcoin's own slide over the past year.
MicroStrategy's financial profile is fundamentally defined by its aggressive Bitcoin treasury strategy, which creates extreme volatility in net income and asset valuations that obscure the performance of its legacy software business. While the core enterprise ...
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The company's core software business exhibits stagnant growth, with revenue increasing by 11.9% in 2026Q1 while net income remains heavily distorted by a $12.5 billion loss driven by digital asset impairment charges.
Strategy is positioned as the world’s first and largest Bitcoin Treasury Company, leveraging its significant Bitcoin holdings as a core asset.
The company raised $2.521 billion through its STRC Stock IPO, demonstrating strong market demand and financial flexibility.
The rebrand from MicroStrategy to Strategy Inc. aligns the company with its focus on Bitcoin and treasury operations, enhancing its market positioning.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Jul 30, 2026 | -$24.45-3214.6% vs $0.79 | $122M+0.4% vs $122M |
Q2 2026 May 5, 2026 | -$38.25-4337.4% vs -$0.86 | $124M+2.9% vs $121M |
Q2 2026 Mar 5, 2026 | -$42.93-53562.5% vs -$0.08 | $123M+3.2% vs $119M |
Q1 2026 Feb 5, 2026 | -$42.30-52777.3% vs -$0.08 | $123M+1.0% vs $122M |
Strategy surged 18% to lead the Nasdaq on Thursday, yet its shareholders are sitting on a loss that dwarfs bitcoin's own slide over the past year.
Strategy is no longer buying Bitcoin. That should concern investors.
Strategy NASDAQ: MSTR executives said the company's near-term priority is strengthening its digital credit business, particularly its STRC preferred instrument, rather than repurchasing common shares or paying a dividend on MSTR stock.

Michael Saylor built his fortune and his reputation on a single promise: never sell bitcoin. Strategy has now broken that promise multiple times in quick succession, but one specific number buried in its preferred stock data reveals exactly when the selling stops.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Strategy Inc (STRC)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $98.91 | $32.72B | -6.49 | 2.97% | -844.76% | -11.64% | 1.31% | |
| $162.20 | $53.66B | -10.65 | 2.97% | -9260.26% | -97.51% | — | |
| $13.35 | $5.09B | -3.62 | 33.47% | -429.71% | -125.83% | — | |
| $24.69 | $9.34B | -12.66 | 66.36% | -196.28% | -48.36% | — | |
| $14.46 | $3.71B | 12.91 | 102.21% | -146.9% | -75.24% | — | |
| $18.35 | $7.51B | -8.53 | 25.29% | -3663.46% | -151.95% | — |
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Strategy Inc (STRC) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Strategy Inc (STRC) reported $500.3M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 852% increase from $52.6M in 1997.
Strategy Inc (STRC) grew revenue by 3.0% over the past year. Growth has been modest.
Strategy Inc (STRC) reported a net loss of $34.92B for fiscal year 2025.
Yes, Strategy Inc (STRC) pays a dividend with a yield of 1.31%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Strategy Inc (STRC) has a return on equity (ROE) of -11.6%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.
Strategy Inc (STRC) generated $11.36B in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.