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Neutral 45 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:45Neutral
Price Target:
$0.80
â–¼(-2.68% Downside)
The score is held down mainly by weak financial performance—severe losses and significant cash burn—alongside bearish technicals with the stock below major moving averages. Positive corporate events (financing, debt reduction, and merger execution) partially offset these negatives, while valuation provides limited support due to negative earnings.
Positive Factors
Very low leverage
Extremely low reported debt materially reduces solvency risk and preserves strategic optionality. With minimal interest burden, management can prioritize bitcoin acquisitions or healthcare investments and has more time to address operating losses without near-term creditor pressure.
Successful institutional preferred financing
Strong institutional demand for perpetual preferred stock enabled rapid debt retirement and improved liquidity. Converting/retiring legacy Semler obligations lowers fixed obligations and shows durable access to capital markets to fund strategy and reduce legacy leverage over the coming quarters.
Large, strategic bitcoin treasury
A sizeable, unencumbered bitcoin position creates a distinctive, strategically fungible asset base that management uses to pursue a bitcoin-powered treasury model. This structural asset can back preferred issuance, support balance sheet optionality, and differentiate revenue/capital strategies long-term.
Negative Factors
Deep negative operating cash flow
Sustained negative operating and free cash flow indicates persistent cash burn that requires repeated external financing. Over months this raises liquidity and dilution risk, constrains investment in profitable growth, and forces reliance on preferred sales or asset monetization to fund operations.
Severe unprofitability and margin deterioration
Extremely negative margins show the business is not scaling profitably despite revenue rebound. Persistent operating and net losses erode equity returns, limit reinvestment capacity, and create a high hurdle for management to restore sustainable profitability without major structural changes.
Concentration risk from bitcoin/preferred-amplification strategy
Relying on a bitcoin-centric treasury funded by high-yield perpetual preferred increases exposure to crypto market structure and investor appetite for digital credit. If institutional demand weakens or crypto volatility spikes, funding and dividend/device mechanics could strain capital stability and execution.

Strive Inc (ASST) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

Strive Inc Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionStrive Inc is an asset management company that operates a Bitcoin-focused treasury strategy. The firm prioritizes increasing Bitcoin per share for shareholders and uses this metric as the benchmark for capital allocation.
How the Company Makes Money

Strive Inc Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Despite a sharp TTM revenue rebound, results are dominated by extremely negative profitability and heavy ongoing cash burn (deeply negative operating and free cash flow). Low reported leverage helps solvency, but continued losses and funding needs are the primary near-term risk.
Income Statement
18
Very Negative
TTM (Trailing-Twelve-Months) revenue shows a sharp rebound (up ~103%), but profitability is deeply negative: gross profit turned negative and the company is running very large operating and net losses (net margin roughly -847%). While prior annual periods showed strong gross margins, losses have widened materially in the most recent period, indicating a business model/cost structure that is not currently scaling with revenue.
Balance Sheet
62
Positive
Leverage is very low in the latest periods (TTM debt-to-equity ~0.005), which reduces financial risk. However, returns on equity are negative in recent periods due to ongoing losses, and the balance sheet appears to have changed dramatically versus prior annual reports (equity jumping from a few million to hundreds of millions), which raises questions about comparability and underlying drivers (e.g., capital actions) even though the reported solvency looks strong.
Cash Flow
14
Very Negative
Cash generation is weak: operating cash flow and free cash flow are deeply negative in TTM (both about -$34M), reflecting heavy cash burn. Even though free cash flow roughly tracks net income (because both are negative), the scale of outflows and continued negative operating cash flow across multiple years points to ongoing funding needs and elevated liquidity risk if this persists.
BreakdownTTMDec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021Dec 2020
Income Statement
Total Revenue1.54M633.49K277.04K343.11K829.62K208.57K
Gross Profit-641.91K630.78K276.30K343.11K829.62K206.65K
EBITDA-13.01M-6.40M-4.93M-645.25K14.87K0.00
Net Income-13.06M-6.39M-4.93M-645.25K14.87K―
Balance Sheet
Total Assets792.58M3.22M3.08M373.02K58.73K10.36K
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments109.07M2.66M2.92M137.18K33.73K10.36K
Total Debt3.60M0.000.00214.59K9.14K0.00
Total Liabilities13.15M430.89K153.54K219.24K15.59K7.09K
Stockholders Equity779.43M2.79M2.92M153.78K43.14K3.27K
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow-33.80M-21.62M-17.39M-602.83K23.37K10.36K
Operating Cash Flow-33.61M-21.60M-16.42M-602.83K23.37K10.36K
Investing Cash Flow-658.39M-3.20M527.65K0.000.000.00
Financing Cash Flow795.48M28.86M5.00M706.27K0.000.00

Strive Inc Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (60)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
78
Outperform
$702.69M8.2111.92%11.47%-12.17%-14.93%
73
Outperform
$791.19M25.9010.40%4.56%81.45%-26.75%
70
Outperform
$818.32M9.099.07%10.80%-6.30%-6.92%
67
Neutral
$666.73M8.798.46%14.71%-8.32%-33.94%
65
Neutral
$813.38M9.066.53%11.65%-7.77%13.95%
60
Neutral
$48.67B4.58-11.27%4.14%2.83%-41.78%
45
Neutral
$1.02B-0.99-54.47%―――
* Communication Services Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
ASST
Strive Inc
0.82
0.24
41.07%
FDUS
Fidus Investment
19.29
-1.03
-5.07%
NOAH
Noah Holdings
11.86
2.17
22.39%
SLRC
SLR Investment Corp.
15.00
-0.28
-1.83%
VINP
Vinci Partners Investments
12.51
2.89
30.04%
NCDL
Nuveen Churchill Direct Lending Corp.
13.50
-2.30
-14.56%

Strive Inc Corporate Events

Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Strive Inc Completes Upsized Preferred Offering, Boosts Bitcoin
Positive
Jan 28, 2026

On January 28, 2026, Strive Inc. announced the closing of an upsized and oversubscribed follow-on offering of 1,320,000 shares of its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock (SATA Stock) at $90 per share, generating about $109.2 million in net proceeds as part of a $225 million capital raise when combined with concurrent exchanges of Semler Scientific notes. The strong institutional demand for Strive’s digital credit allowed the company to retire $90 million of Semler’s 4.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2030 through a stock-for-notes exchange and pay down a $20 million Coinbase loan, eliminating encumbrances on its Bitcoin holdings and retiring roughly 92% of the $120 million debt assumed in the Semler acquisition just 11 days after that deal closed, with plans to retire the remaining $10 million by April 2026. Strive also disclosed that it had acquired 333.89 additional bitcoin at an average price of $89,851, bringing its holdings to 13,131.82 bitcoin and positioning it as the tenth-largest public corporate holder of Bitcoin, with management highlighting a preferred equity–driven capital structure and a reported amplification ratio of 37.2% as central to its strategy of running a “Bitcoin-powered” corporate treasury.

The most recent analyst rating on (ASST) stock is a Sell with a $0.82 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Strive Inc stock, see the ASST Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Strive Inc Launches Upsized Preferred Offering and Exchanges
Positive
Jan 22, 2026

On January 22, 2026, Strive, Inc. entered into an underwriting agreement with Barclays Capital and Cantor Fitzgerald for an upsized underwritten follow-on offering of 1,320,000 shares of its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred SATA Stock at $90 per share, expected to close on January 27, 2026 and generate gross proceeds of about $118.8 million. Strive plans to use the net proceeds, along with cash on hand and potential proceeds from unwinding capped call transactions, primarily to redeem or repurchase a portion of Semler Scientific’s 4.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2030 and its borrowings under a Coinbase Credit master loan, to advance its shift back to a perpetual-preferred-only amplification model, as well as to acquire bitcoin and bitcoin-related products and for working capital and general corporate purposes. Also on January 22, 2026, Strive announced that it expects to enter privately negotiated exchange agreements with holders of $90 million aggregate principal amount of the Semler Convertible Notes, to be swapped for approximately 930,000 newly issued shares of SATA Stock, a move that, together with the cash offering, could retire debt, deepen the company’s reliance on its high-yield preferred equity structure, and further entrench its bitcoin-centric treasury strategy, although the exchanges remain subject to binding documentation and customary closing conditions.

The most recent analyst rating on (ASST) stock is a Hold with a $0.87 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Strive Inc stock, see the ASST Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyDividendsPrivate Placements and Financing
Strive Plans $150 Million Preferred Stock Follow-On Offering
Positive
Jan 21, 2026

On January 21, 2026, Strive announced plans for a $150 million public follow-on offering of its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock, with net proceeds earmarked to redeem or repurchase some or all of the 4.25% Semler Convertible Notes, pay down Semler Scientific’s borrowings under a loan facility with Coinbase Credit, return the business to a perpetual-preferred-only capital structure, acquire bitcoin and bitcoin-related products, and fund general corporate purposes and working capital. The company is simultaneously negotiating private exchanges of existing Semler Convertible Notes into SATA Stock, which could reduce the size of the public offering but will not generate cash proceeds, and detailed the mechanics of SATA Stock’s 12.25% variable dividend, compounding features, redemption and repurchase rights for both Strive and investors, and an enhanced 12‑month dividend reserve funded at closing to support consistent payouts and potentially stabilize trading within a targeted price range.

The most recent analyst rating on (ASST) stock is a Buy with a $1.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Strive Inc stock, see the ASST Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesM&A Transactions
Strive Completes Semler Merger, Expands Bitcoin and Healthcare Focus
Positive
Jan 16, 2026

On January 16, 2026, Strive completed its previously announced merger with Semler Scientific, with Semler becoming a wholly owned subsidiary and each Semler share converted into the right to receive 21.05 Strive Class A common shares; in connection with the deal, Semler’s 4.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2030 were amended via a supplemental indenture so that they are now convertible into Strive stock, guaranteed by Strive, with an adjusted initial conversion rate of 275.3887 shares per $1,000 principal amount and up to 34,423,480 Strive shares initially issuable on conversion of the $100 million of notes outstanding. The transaction consolidates two prominent corporate bitcoin treasuries, leaving Strive with roughly 12,797.9 bitcoin and elevating it to the 11th-largest public corporate holder globally, while also reshaping its leadership bench with the appointment of Avik Roy as chief strategy officer to drive monetization and expansion of Semler’s early disease detection business, alongside new board and executive roles for former Semler leaders Eric Semler and Joe Burnett, moves that signal an effort to blend digital-asset treasury strategy with growth in healthcare technology operations.

The most recent analyst rating on (ASST) stock is a Hold with a $1.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Strive Inc stock, see the ASST Stock Forecast page.

Dividends
Strive Inc Declares Tax-Advantaged Dividend on Preferred Stock
Positive
Jan 15, 2026

On January 15, 2026, Strive Inc. announced that its board of directors declared a cash dividend of $1.0208 per share on its Variable Rate Series A Preferred Stock, reflecting a 12.25% annual dividend rate, payable on February 15, 2026 to stockholders of record as of February 1, 2026. The company noted that, because it has no accumulated earnings and profits and does not expect to generate current earnings and profits in the near term, distributions on this preferred stock may generally be treated as tax-deferred return of capital for U.S. investors and exempt from U.S. dividend withholding tax for non-U.S. investors, a classification that could be significant for shareholder tax planning and after-tax yield considerations.

The most recent analyst rating on (ASST) stock is a Hold with a $1.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Strive Inc stock, see the ASST Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesM&A TransactionsPrivate Placements and FinancingShareholder MeetingsStock Split
Strive Advances Semler Merger and Expands Bitcoin Holdings
Positive
Jan 13, 2026

On January 13, 2026, Strive, Inc. and Semler Scientific announced that Semler shareholders had approved Strive’s all-stock acquisition, under which Strive will obtain Semler’s 5,048.1 Bitcoin and combine it with Strive’s treasury to create a post-closing position of 12,797.9 Bitcoin, making the merged entity the 11th-largest corporate holder of the cryptocurrency and surpassing the holdings of Tesla and Trump Media & Technology Group. Strive reported that between January 1 and January 12, 2026, it had already purchased 123 additional Bitcoin for $11.3 million, and outlined plans after closing to monetize Semler’s operating healthcare business and pursue retiring Semler’s $100 million convertible note and $20 million Coinbase loan while funding its Bitcoin-centric strategy through expanded issuance of its SATA perpetual preferred equity; the company also disclosed a 1-for-20 reverse stock split approved in conjunction with the merger and the planned addition of Semler Scientific Executive Chairman Eric Semler to Strive’s board, moves aimed at reducing leverage, sharpening its focus on Bitcoin operations, and broadening institutional access to its equity and preferred instruments.

The most recent analyst rating on (ASST) stock is a Hold with a $0.87 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Strive Inc stock, see the ASST Stock Forecast page.

Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Strive Inc issues general cautionary legal disclosure update
Neutral
Jan 5, 2026

The available text from Strive Inc. consists only of a brief legal-reference statement incorporating prior financial information by reference and introducing a cautionary statement, without providing details on the company’s business, financial results, or operational developments. As no specific data, dates, or descriptions of events are included, the release offers no substantive information about Strive Inc.’s performance, strategy, or implications for investors and other stakeholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (ASST) stock is a Hold with a $0.83 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Strive Inc stock, see the ASST Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyDividends
Strive Inc Increases Dividend Rate for Preferred Stock
Positive
Dec 15, 2025

On December 15, 2025, Strive Inc. announced an increase in the annual dividend rate on its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock from 12.00% to 12.25%, effective for monthly periods starting December 16, 2025. This move reflects Strive’s commitment to enhancing shareholder value. The board also declared a cash dividend of $1.0208 per share, payable on January 15, 2026, to stockholders of record as of January 1, 2026. The dividends are expected to qualify as a Return of Capital, offering tax benefits to investors. This adjustment in dividend policy is part of Strive’s strategic management of its capital structure, potentially impacting its market positioning and shareholder relations.

The most recent analyst rating on (ASST) stock is a Buy with a $1.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Strive Inc stock, see the ASST Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Strive Inc Enters $500M Equity Offering Agreement
Neutral
Dec 9, 2025

On December 9, 2025, Strive Inc. entered into a $500 million Controlled Equity Offering Sales Agreement with Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., Barclays Capital Inc., and Clear Street LLC to sell shares of its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock. The proceeds are intended for general corporate purposes, including Bitcoin acquisitions and business growth. Additionally, Strive announced a letter agreement with Vivek Ramaswamy for potential conversion of Class B to Class A common stock.

Dividends
Strive Inc Announces Cash Dividend for Preferred Stock
Neutral
Nov 17, 2025

On November 17, 2025, Strive, Inc. announced a cash dividend of $1.1333 per share for its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock, with payment scheduled for December 15, 2025. The dividend, calculated from the issuance date of November 10, 2025, will be tax-deferred for U.S. investors and exempt from U.S. dividend withholding tax for non-U.S. investors, as the company does not have accumulated earnings and profits.

Business Operations and StrategyM&A Transactions
Strive Inc Announces Merger with Semler Scientific
Neutral
Nov 14, 2025

Strive Inc. has announced a pending merger with Semler Scientific, Inc., which was agreed upon on September 22, 2025. The merger involves an all-stock acquisition of Semler Scientific by Strive, with the boards of both companies having unanimously approved the agreement. The merger is expected to impact the financial operations and strategic positioning of the combined company, although the specific outcomes remain uncertain due to various risks and assumptions involved.

Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Strive, Inc. Increases Bitcoin Holdings Significantly
Positive
Nov 10, 2025

Strive, Inc. announced that between October 28, 2025, and November 9, 2025, it purchased approximately 1,567.2 bitcoin at an average price of $103,315.46 per bitcoin, totaling $161,912,220. These acquisitions were funded through the issuance of 2,000,000 shares of Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock and proceeds from warrant exercises. As a result, Strive’s total bitcoin holdings increased to approximately 7,525 bitcoin, positioning the company as one of the top corporate holders of bitcoin.

Business Operations and StrategyDelistings and Listing ChangesPrivate Placements and Financing
Strive, Inc. Completes Successful IPO Amid Bitcoin Dip
Positive
Nov 10, 2025

On November 10, 2025, Strive, Inc. announced the successful closing of its initial public offering of 2,000,000 shares of its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock, known as SATA Stock, at $80 per share. Despite a dip in Bitcoin prices, the offering was oversubscribed, highlighting strong investor demand. This move positions Strive as a leader in Bitcoin treasury management, using the proceeds to enhance its Bitcoin holdings and provide strategic financial benefits to its stakeholders.

Delistings and Listing ChangesPrivate Placements and Financing
Strive, Inc. Announces Initial Public Offering Plans
Neutral
Nov 3, 2025

On November 3, 2025, Strive, Inc. announced its intention to conduct an initial public offering of 1,250,000 shares of its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock, subject to market conditions. The proceeds from this offering are intended for general corporate purposes, including acquisitions and capital expenditures, potentially impacting Strive’s market positioning and stakeholder interests.

Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Strive, Inc. Boosts Bitcoin Holdings with New Funds
Positive
Oct 28, 2025

On October 27, 2025, Strive, Inc. received approximately $8.26 million through the exercise of traditional warrants linked to its private investment in public equity financing. This transaction is seen as a boost to Strive’s financial position, showcasing investor confidence in its long-term strategy. The funds were used to purchase 72.3 bitcoin, increasing Strive’s total bitcoin holdings to approximately 5,957.9, with a total acquisition cost of $691.3 million.

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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Jan 28, 2026