According to Benchmark Equity Research, Microstrategy (MSTR) shares fell 8% to $84.68 on Monday despite the company unveiling a new Digital Credit Capital Framework, with the analyst maintaining a Buy rating and $570 price target. The target implies approximately 515% upside from Monday's closing level.
Benchmark said the framework provides management additional tools to manage capital structure and monetize Bitcoin holdings during market stress. Key components include a $2.55 billion reserve, a $1 billion common stock repurchase program, a $1 billion preferred share buyback plan, and authorization to sell up to $1.25 billion in Bitcoin from its 847,363 BTC treasury. Analyst Mark Palmer said the framework allows Strategy to actively manage both sides of its capital structure, which he views as a significant positive for shareholders.