STRD

Based on Strategy Inc's historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

What does MicroStrategy do?

MicroStrategy provides AI-powered enterprise analytics software that helps organizations extract insights from large datasets. It also holds and develops bitcoin as a core corporate strategy. STRD is a preferred stock instrument issued by MicroStrategy, not a share in a separate operating company.

Does STRD pay dividends?

Yes. STRD is structured as a 10.00% Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock, meaning it pays a fixed dividend rate. Preferred dividends are generally paid before common stock dividends, giving STRD holders a degree of income priority within the capital structure.

When does STRD report earnings?

MicroStrategy, the issuing company, reports on a quarterly cadence standard for US-listed equities. For the most current earnings dates and results, visit MicroStrategy's official investor relations page.

Is STRD a good stock to buy?

UQS Score rates STRD as Poor overall. While the Risk and Valuation pillars show relative strength — reflecting the preferred stock's fixed-income characteristics — Quality, Moat, and Growth are all rated Weak. Investors should review the full pillar breakdown before drawing conclusions.

Is STRD overvalued?

The UQS Valuation pillar for STRD is rated Good, suggesting the current pricing is not considered elevated relative to what the instrument offers. However, valuation for a preferred stock is best understood alongside the issuer's overall financial health, which the full UQS report addresses.

How does STRD compare to its competitors?

STRD sits within the financial services sector alongside firms like Futu Holdings, Nomura, and Tradeweb — each with distinct business models. MicroStrategy's hybrid identity as both a software company and a bitcoin treasury sets it apart from traditional financial services peers.

What is STRD's market cap bracket?

STRD is classified as a large-cap instrument. This reflects the overall scale of MicroStrategy as the issuing entity, which has grown substantially due to its bitcoin holdings alongside its core software operations.

Who founded MicroStrategy?

MicroStrategy was founded by Michael Saylor, along with co-founders Sanju Bansal and Thomas Spahr, and was incorporated in 1989. The company is widely known today both for its enterprise analytics roots and its prominent bitcoin acquisition strategy.

Is STRD a long-term quality indicator?

As a long-term quality indicator, STRD scores Poor on the UQS composite. The Weak ratings across Quality, Moat, and Growth suggest the underlying business lacks the durable competitive advantages typically associated with high long-term quality scores. The preferred structure does offer income stability, but that alone does not offset the broader weakness.

What is the main competitive advantage of MicroStrategy?

MicroStrategy's Moat pillar is rated Weak, indicating limited durable competitive advantage in the UQS framework. Its analytics software serves large enterprise clients, but the company faces meaningful competition in that space. Its bitcoin treasury strategy is distinctive but does not constitute a traditional economic moat.

What sector does STRD belong to?

STRD is classified under the Financial Services sector. As a preferred stock instrument, it is categorized differently from MicroStrategy's common equity, which is often associated with the technology or software sector depending on the classification framework used.

Is STRD a growth stock or value stock?

Based on UQS pillar labels, STRD does not fit neatly into either category. The Growth pillar is rated Weak, ruling out a growth classification. The Valuation pillar is rated Good, which leans toward value territory — though the preferred stock's fixed-income nature makes traditional growth-versus-value framing less applicable.

Strategy Inc currently shows below-average quality metrics, suggesting challenges with profitability.

Strategy Inc faces growth headwinds with declining or stagnant revenue trends.

Strategy Inc carries minimal financial risk with conservative leverage and strong solvency.

Strategy Inc appears attractively valued relative to its earnings, cash flows, and sector peers.

Strategy Inc operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for STRD.

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Strategy Inc is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses Strategy Inc's competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether Strategy Inc is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

Six investor-inspired presets are available, each with different pillar weights: Balanced, Buffett, Munger, Lynch, Cathie Wood, and Graham. The public score shown here uses the Balanced preset. Learn more in our FAQ.