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Critical Insights From MicroStrategy Analyst Ratings: What You Need To Know

Author: Benzinga Insights | June 14, 2024 08:00am

In the last three months, 10 analysts have published ratings on MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:MSTR), offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.

The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.

Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish
Total Ratings 7 3 0 0 0
Last 30D 0 1 0 0 0
1M Ago 1 1 0 0 0
2M Ago 3 0 0 0 0
3M Ago 3 1 0 0 0

Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $2010.2, a high estimate of $2890.00, and a low estimate of $1450.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 49.35% increase from the previous average price target of $1346.00.

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Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look

An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive MicroStrategy. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.

Analyst Analyst Firm Action Taken Rating Current Price Target Prior Price Target
Gautam Chhugani Bernstein Announces Outperform $2890.00 -
Gautam Chhugani Bernstein Announces Outperform $2890.00 -
Joseph Vafi Canaccord Genuity Raises Buy $2047.00 $1590.00
Mark Palmer Benchmark Maintains Buy $1875.00 -
Joseph Vafi Canaccord Genuity Lowers Buy $1590.00 $1810.00
Mark Palmer Benchmark Maintains Buy $1875.00 -
Mark Palmer Benchmark Raises Buy $1875.00 $990.00
Andrew Harte BTIG Raises Buy $1800.00 $780.00
Joseph Vafi Canaccord Genuity Maintains Buy $1810.00 -
Lance Vitanza TD Cowen Lowers Outperform $1450.00 $1560.00

Key Insights:

  • Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to MicroStrategy. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.
  • Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of MicroStrategy compared to the broader market.
  • Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of MicroStrategy's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.

Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of MicroStrategy's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.

Stay up to date on MicroStrategy analyst ratings.

Discovering MicroStrategy: A Closer Look

MicroStrategy Inc is a provider of enterprise analytics and mobility software. It offers MicroStrategy Analytics platform that delivers reports and dashboards and enables users to conduct ad hoc analysis and share insights through mobile devices or the Web; MicroStrategy Server, which provides analytical processing and job management. The company's reportable operating segment is engaged in the design, development, marketing, and sales of its software platform through licensing arrangements and cloud-based subscriptions and related services.

MicroStrategy: A Financial Overview

Market Capitalization: With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers.

Decline in Revenue: Over the 3 months period, MicroStrategy faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -5.47% in revenue growth as of 31 March, 2024. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Information Technology sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.

Net Margin: MicroStrategy's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of -46.09%, the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.

Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of -2.33%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.

Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -0.96%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.

Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 1.51, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.

Analyst Ratings: Simplified

Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.

Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.

If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in Benzinga Pro.

This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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