Strategy stock gains 1.96 percent as Q3 gain reaches USD 20.91 billion

Published on 10/06/2026 at 17:23 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Strategy stock carries 848,000 bitcoin after October 4 purchases. A 15-analyst consensus sets the average target at USD 215.00 above the October 6 quote.

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Strategy stock was trading at USD 167.66 on Nasdaq at 11:22 a.m. ET on October 6, 2026, up 1.96 percent from USD 164.43. The immediate backdrop is an estimated USD 20.91 billion gain on digital assets for Q3 2026, disclosed in a filing dated October 5, 2026.

Bitcoin gain reverses Q2 loss

According to StockTitan, Strategy estimated the gain for the three months ended September 30, 2026, together with USD 1.88 billion in associated deferred tax expense. The filing states that the company held 848,000 bitcoin as of October 4, 2026, after acquiring 334 bitcoin for USD 28.7 million.

The result reverses the prior quarter's pattern. Yahoo Finance reported that Strategy recorded an USD 8.32 billion unrealized digital-asset loss in Q2 2026, alongside an USD 8.22 billion net loss. The comparison shows why quarterly earnings can swing sharply with bitcoin valuations rather than software sales alone.

Capital structure remains central

The October 5 filing also disclosed 92,894 Class A shares sold for USD 15.7 million in net proceeds, used to fund bitcoin purchases. Strategy repurchased 740,634 STRC preferred shares for USD 73.7 million between October 1 and October 4, while its digital-asset carrying value stood at USD 70.82 billion on September 30.

That structure creates both exposure and sensitivity. A higher bitcoin value can lift reported earnings and the value of the treasury, while share issuance, preferred dividends and interest obligations can affect the value attributable to common shareholders.

Consensus target stays above quote

StockHub lists a Buy consensus with an average target of USD 215.00 from 15 analysts, with targets ranging from USD 160.00 to USD 435.00 as of October 4, 2026. Against the October 6 price of USD 167.66, the average target is 28.2 percent higher.

Citi's separate view is more aggressive. As Aktiencheck reported on October 5, 2026, Citi raised its target from USD 136.00 to USD 240.00 on October 2 while retaining a Buy rating. The higher target reflects Citi's bitcoin valuation assumptions, but the same analysis highlighted dilution and capital-management risks.

Stock remains below yearly high

Strategy stock was trading at USD 167.66 on Nasdaq on October 6, 2026, with a market capitalization of USD 55.5 billion and volume of 7,739,683 shares. The 52-week range was USD 81.81 to USD 359.44, placing the stock 53.4 percent below its yearly high.