MicroStrategy (MSTR) Reports Q1 2025 Loss Amidst Bitcoin Strategy Shift

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May 01, 2025
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Summary:

  • MicroStrategy reports a notable Q1 2025 loss but plans for significant future gains from Bitcoin holdings.
  • Wall Street analysts project a 16.01% upside potential for MicroStrategy stock over the next year.
  • GuruFocus estimates suggest a potential downside far below the current market price.

MicroStrategy's Q1 2025 Financial Overview

MicroStrategy (MSTR, Financial) has unveiled a significant financial downturn for the first quarter of 2025 as the company intensifies its commitment to expanding its Bitcoin reserves. This strategic shift to fair value accounting has notably increased retained earnings by a substantial $12.7 billion. Despite witnessing an unrealized loss related to Bitcoin prices in Q1, the company predicts fair value gains of $8 billion in the upcoming second quarter. Notably, MicroStrategy shares have seen an after-hours increase of 0.8%.

Analyst Predictions and Price Targets

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According to the one-year price targets from 13 financial analysts, MicroStrategy (MSTR, Financial) has an average target price of $442.70. The projections show a high target of $600.00 and a low target of $175.00. This average target signifies a promising potential upside of 16.01% from the current stock price of $381.60. For more comprehensive forecast details, visit the MicroStrategy (MSTR) Forecast page.

Consensus Ratings and GF Value Estimations

The consensus recommendation from 13 brokerage firms currently positions MicroStrategy (MSTR, Financial) with an average brokerage recommendation of 2.0, denoting an "Outperform" rating. This rating scale spans from 1, indicating a Strong Buy, to 5, which signifies a Sell.

Moreover, according to GuruFocus estimates, the projected GF Value for MicroStrategy (MSTR, Financial) in one year is calculated at $19.59. This predicts a potential downside of 94.87% compared to the present price of $381.60. The GF Value is an intrinsic value measure based on the stock's historical trading multiples, past business growth, and anticipated future performance. For more in-depth information, refer to the MicroStrategy (MSTR) Summary page.

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