MicroStrategy (now Strategy) has announced that it will switch its Stretch preferred stock (STRC) from monthly payments to semi-monthly dividends. This change can double the amount paid while keeping the 11.5% annual interest rate unchanged.
The company issued a no-holds-barred vote on April 17, 2026. Shareholders will vote at the annual meeting on June 8.
Why MicroStrategy Wants to Pay STRC Semi-Monthly Dividends
Under this month’s schedule, STRC experiences a decline in the prices of older groups. Each cycle creates a dip as the owner sells it later to receive payment. Recovery follows as consumers rush for the next window of harvest.
The average monthly payment can cut each installment in half. Smaller, more frequent distributions should reduce that variability.
Strategy says the move is designed to keep prices close to $100 par, reduce costs, and improve liquidity.
STRC has already shown a decrease in volatility since its inception July 2025 implementation. The 30-day rate has fallen from about 13% in its early months to about 2.1% recently.
The stock traded close to $99.21 and was effective average yield of 11.59%.
What STRC Owners Need to Know
If approved, the first monthly enrollment date will be June 30, 2026. The first payment under the new schedule is expected on July 15. All annual payments remain the same.
Strategy currently has about $6.35 billion which is very good The price of STRC shares. The company uses STRC funds to buy Bitcoin (BTC), increasing its holdings to more than 762,000 coins.
Voting is open from April 28. Shareholders from April 17 can participate through the project confirmation on the Strategy website.
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