Barclays raises target for Strategy stock from USD 160 to USD 175

Published on 10/12/2026 at 12:15 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Strategy stock costs EUR 140.18 on October 12, 2026, 0.24 percent above EUR 139.84. Barclays sees USD 175 versus USD 160 on October 9, 2026.

Key points in brief

Barclays lifted its 12-month Strategy target from USD 160.00 to USD 175.00 on October 9, 2026.
Strategy held 846,000 bitcoin after a September 24 purchase of 950 coins for USD 75.70 million.
Strategy stock was EUR 140.18 at Lang & Schwarz on October 12, 2026, plus 0.24 percent versus the October 9 Xetra close of EUR 139.84.
Second-quarter 2026 revenue rose 7.00 percent year over year to USD 122.40 million, while earnings per share were a USD 24.45 loss.

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Strategy stock (ISIN US5949724083) was trading at EUR 140.18 at Lang & Schwarz on October 12, 2026 at 12:10 p.m. CEST, 0.24 percent above the Xetra close of October 9, 2026 at EUR 139.84. On October 9, 2026, Barclays analyst Nik Cremo reaffirmed an Overweight rating and raised the 12-month price target from USD 160.00 to USD 175.00, as TradingView reported.

Three dated Strategy milestones

On September 24, 2026, Strategy had bought 950 bitcoin for USD 75.70 million, bringing its holdings to 846,000 bitcoin, according to Yahoo Finance. On October 5, 2026, Strategy was reported to be estimating a USD 20.91 billion digital-asset gain for the third quarter, with 848,000 bitcoin held, according to Yahoo Finance. The October 9 target increase is the latest of the three milestones.

What drives the next result?

The second-quarter 2026 operating picture was mixed. Revenue rose 7.00 percent year over year to USD 122.40 million, but earnings per share were a USD 24.45 loss versus USD 36.23 of earnings per share in the prior-year quarter, according to Yahoo Finance. That contrast explains why the Barclays case depends on both the software business and the value of Strategy's bitcoin treasury, rather than on recurring revenue alone.

Next reporting date is October 29

Strategy will report third-quarter 2026 results after the U.S. financial markets close on October 29, 2026, followed by a 5:00 p.m. ET webinar, according to its October 8, 2026 release. The planned report will show whether the estimated digital-asset gain has translated into stronger reported earnings.

Strategy stock stays near EUR 140

On Nasdaq, Strategy was last at USD 154.34 on October 9, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET, while its 52-week range stood at USD 81.81 to USD 315.95. The euro quote at Lang & Schwarz was EUR 140.18 on October 12, 2026 at 12:10 p.m. CEST, plus 0.24 percent versus the Xetra close of October 9, 2026 at EUR 139.84. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Strategy stock.