MicroStrategy (MSTR) Faces $5.91 Billion Unrealized Loss Impact from Bitcoin Holdings

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Apr 07, 2025
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  • MicroStrategy (MSTR, Financial) faces a substantial $5.91 billion unrealized loss on bitcoin assets, affecting its Q1 2025 performance.
  • Stock sees an 8.5% dip amid a broader decline in bitcoin's value by 7%.
  • Analysts provide an average price target with a significant upside potential of 44.29% from current levels.

MicroStrategy (MSTR) has disclosed a significant $5.91 billion unrealized loss on its bitcoin holdings for the first quarter of 2025, leading to an expected net loss for the period. The announcement has resulted in the company's stock plummeting by 8.5% in premarket trading, aligning with a 7% drop in bitcoin's market value. Furthermore, the company reported substantial tax liabilities amounting to $2.28 billion, stemming from unrealized gains on its bitcoin assets.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast

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According to the one-year price targets from 13 analysts, MicroStrategy (MSTR, Financial) is estimated to reach an average target price of $423.66. Predictions range from a high of $600.00 to a low of $187.50. This average target suggests a noteworthy upside of 44.29% from its current price of $293.61. For more detailed projections, refer to the Strategy (MSTR) Forecast page.

The consensus from 12 brokerage firms places MicroStrategy's (MSTR, Financial) average brokerage recommendation at 2.0, which indicates "Outperform." This rating is based on a scale from 1 to 5, where 1 represents a Strong Buy and 5 denotes a Sell recommendation.

Per GuruFocus estimates, the projected GF Value for MicroStrategy (MSTR, Financial) in one year stands at $19.54, implying a potential downside of 93.34% from the current price of $293.61. The GF Value is GuruFocus' fair value estimation for the stock, calculated considering historical trading multiples, previous growth, and future business performance estimates. Additional detailed insights can be accessed on the Strategy (MSTR) Summary page.

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