MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Holdings Soar to 226,500 BTC Amid Q2 Revenue Shortfall and Stock Split

August 2, 2024
MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Holdings Soar to 226,500 BTC Amid Q2 Revenue Shortfall and Stock Split
  • As of the end of July 2024, MicroStrategy's Bitcoin holdings have surged to 226,500 BTC, acquired for a total of $8.3 billion at an average cost of $36,821 per Bitcoin.

  • In the second quarter of 2024, MicroStrategy purchased 12,222 bitcoins for $805.2 million, while also introducing a new key performance indicator (KPI) for its Bitcoin strategy.

  • The company's Bitcoin holdings have seen significant growth, increasing from 152,800 BTC on July 31, 2023, to 226,331 BTC by June 20, 2024.

  • MicroStrategy reported revenue of $111.4 million for Q2 2024, which fell short of analyst expectations of $122 million and marked a decline from both the previous quarter and year-over-year figures.

  • The company faced substantial impairment losses from its digital assets, reporting a charge of $180.1 million this quarter, significantly higher than the $24.1 million charge in the same quarter last year.

  • Analysts have raised concerns regarding MicroStrategy's cash flows, particularly in light of increasing interest expenses from its convertible debt issuance.

  • Despite a challenging quarter, MicroStrategy's stock remains up 120% year-to-date, closing down 6% at $1,511.81 per share.

  • The company has introduced a new KPI called 'BTC Yield,' achieving a yield of 12.2% year-to-date, with a target of 4-8% from 2025 to 2027.

  • In a strategic move to enhance stock accessibility, MicroStrategy announced a 10-for-1 stock split, which took effect on the day of the earnings announcement.

  • MicroStrategy's Q2 earnings report, released on August 1, 2024, has drawn scrutiny regarding its cash flow and Bitcoin holdings.

  • The company faces potential challenges from upcoming accounting changes that may require it to value its digital assets at market rates, possibly triggering a 15% corporate alternative minimum tax.

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