MicroStrategy's Bold Bitcoin Bet Spurs 1,620% Stock Surge, Outpacing S&P 500 & Tech Giants
October 21, 2024Recent changes in accounting standards may further enhance MicroStrategy's financial position by allowing it to recognize unrealized gains on its digital assets, potentially increasing retained earnings by approximately $3.1 billion.
MicroStrategy's CEO, Michael Saylor, has been a pioneer in adopting a strategy that involves holding Bitcoin as a significant portion of the company's treasury assets.
Despite analysts predicting a loss per share for the next quarter, the new accounting standard could lead to a significant earnings reversal, with projections exceeding $300 per share.
If MicroStrategy adopts the new accounting standard early, it could not only improve its earnings but also make the company eligible for inclusion in the S&P 500 index.
This bold investment approach has led to MicroStrategy's stock significantly outperforming both Bitcoin and the S&P 500.
In fact, MicroStrategy has outperformed the top five stocks in the S&P 500, including Enphase Energy and Nvidia, which rose by 1,400% and 1,054%, respectively.
Since August 2020, MicroStrategy's stock price has skyrocketed by 1,620%, while Bitcoin has seen a more modest increase of 426%.
The company's stock typically trades at a premium, averaging about 15.22% above its fair value based solely on its software business, largely due to its Bitcoin holdings.
The correlation between MicroStrategy's stock price and Bitcoin's value has shifted from negative to strongly positive following the company's substantial Bitcoin purchases.
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CCN.com • Oct 20, 2024
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