What To Know:
Bitcoin has climbed following last week’s 50-basis point rate cut, and analysts at Bernstein also pointed to record-high gold prices bolstering Bitcoin as an alternative asset.
“Any signal of loose monetary policy and potentially weaker dollar, is positive for Bitcoin,” Bernstein noted.
Bitcoin also functions a hedge as a hedge against geopolitical uncertainty, according to a report by financial services firm NYDIG, and investors may be considering the upcoming Presidential election and rising tensions in the Middle East.
What Else:
As of Sept. 19, 2024, MicroStrategy held an aggregate of approximately 252,220 bitcoins, which were acquired at an aggregate purchase price of approximately $9.9 billion and an average purchase price of approximately $39,266 per bitcoin.
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Following the completion of the offering, Barclays analyst Ramsey El-Assal maintained an Overweight rating on MicroStrategy and raised the price target from $146 to $173. TD Cowen also maintained its Buy rating and raised its price target on MicroStrategy stock from $195 to $200.
MSTR Stock Prediction 2024:
When buying a stock for a longer time horizon, it is important for investors to assess where they think the stock is headed in the future.
When mapping a stock's future trajectory, investors should consider factors including the future earnings expectations and expected performance against a benchmark.
MicroStrategy’s revenue has grown at an average rate of 0.36% annually over the past 5 years. The average 1-year price target from analysts is $709.43, representing an expected 333.38% upside in 2025.
While past performance is not a guarantee of future results, investors should also look at a stock's historical performance when compared to both a benchmark index and the company's peers. Shares of MicroStrategy have seen an annualized return of 36.7%, outperforming the S&P500 index by 27.9%. This compares to 22.78% growth in the overall Information Technology sector. MicroStrategy has a beta of 0.65.
MSTR Price Action: According to Benzinga Pro, MicroStrategy shares are up 8.66% at $165.11 at the time of publication Thursday.
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