MicroStrategy’s Accounting Changes Could Impact Share Price and S&P 500 Eligibility
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Benchmark issued an investment note earlier this week, highlighting the potential impact on MicroStrategy’s share price and eligibility for the S&P 500 index if it adopts new accounting rules.
Currently, MicroStrategy uses ASC 350, leading to negative effects on its earnings during quarters when the value of its Bitcoin holdings decreases.
Several companies holding Bitcoin have already adopted the new ASU 2023-08 guidance to qualify for the S&P 500. However, MicroStrategy might report losses in Q1 2024, despite efforts to meet inclusion criteria. The decision to adopt early remains uncertain, with divergent investor views.
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MicroStrategy’s Executive Chairman, Michael Saylor, criticized the FASB’s current model as “punitive” and advocates for new accounting guidance to better reflect its Bitcoin holdings’ value.
According to Benchmark, MicroStrategy could become an S&P 500 company and boost its earnings by over $3 billion if it adopts new accounting rules. The investment banking firm’s Thursday research note held its MicroStrategy share price target at $1,875. The current share price is…
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Should MicroStrategy adopt FASB’s new standard, it could announce a gain exceeding $300 per share for Q1 2024, according to Benchmark. Since August 2020, MicroStrategy’s stock surged tenfold, outperforming BTC, major indices, gold, and tech stocks.
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