Bitcoin News Today: Bitcoin's Rise Drives 10.0% Dividend Surge for Strategy Shareholders

Strategy has announced an increase in the annual dividend yield for its Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock ("STRC") to 10.0%, signaling a strategic move to enhance shareholder value amid growing financial stability and market confidence. This adjustment aligns with the company’s recent financial performance and broader business strategy, which has been significantly reshaped by its focus on digital assets and evolving accounting practices [1].

In the second quarter of 2025, Strategy reported $14 billion in operating income and $10 billion in net income, translating to $32.6 in diluted earnings per share. The company also held 597,325 bitcoin as of June 30, 2025, with a year-to-date BTC Yield of 19.7%. This performance has positioned Strategy to meet the S&P 500 inclusion criteria, including positive earnings and sufficient market capitalization. The firm's market cap currently stands at $94.82 billion USD, ranking it among the top 250 most valuable companies globally [2].

The adoption of new fair-value accounting standards in January 2025 has allowed Strategy to recognize unrealized gains on its bitcoin holdings, contributing to a dramatic improvement in reported earnings. This accounting shift has effectively transformed the company's financial statements, reflecting the growing significance of bitcoin as both a strategic asset and a performance driver [1].

Analysts have responded positively to Strategy’s capital-raising initiatives and financial performance. Canaccord Genuity analyst Joseph Vafi reiterated a Buy rating for Strategy with a price target of $464, citing the company’s successful preferred stock sales and innovative approach to digital asset treasury management. Vafi highlighted that Strategy’s $6 billion in capital raised through preferred stock offerings ranks it among the most successful in U.S. capital markets history [3].

With the potential for S&P 500 inclusion in September 2025, Strategy is positioned to achieve a landmark status as the first bitcoin-focused company to join the benchmark index. Such an inclusion would represent a symbolic milestone for the integration of digital assets into mainstream financial markets and could further elevate the company's profile and market influence [1].

The firm’s recent financial guidance also reflects strong confidence in the future performance of its holdings, with assumptions tied to a year-end bitcoin price of $150,000. As Strategy continues to refine its business model and expand its digital asset portfolio, the 10.0% dividend yield for STRC underscores its commitment to rewarding shareholders and reinforcing long-term investment appeal [1].

Source: [1] Strategy Qualifies for S&P 500, Inclusion Decision Awaits (https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/09/01/strategy-qualifies-for-s-and-p-500-inclusion-decision-could-come-on-friday) [2] Strategy (MicroStrategy) (MSTR) - Market capitalization (https://companiesmarketcap.com/microstrategy/marketcap/) [3] Canaccord Genuity Reiterates a Buy Rating on Strategy Inc (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/canaccord-genuity-reiterates-buy-rating-041028364.html)