Q: What happened?
Strategy increased its STRC preferred stock dividend to 11.50% for March 2026, up 25 basis points from February’s 11.25%. Executive Chairman Michael Saylor announced the move as part of the company’s monthly adjustment strategy.

Q: Why raise the dividend now?
The STRC dividend rate is reset monthly to keep shares trading close to their $100 par value. With Bitcoin in a drawdown and market volatility elevated, boosting the yield helps stabilize STRC’s price and maintain investor demand.

Q: How is this different from MSTR stock?
While MSTR shares are down nearly 15% year-to-date alongside Bitcoin’s roughly 24% drop, STRC has remained anchored near $100. The preferred structure is designed to reduce volatility compared to common equity.