Strategy has asked shareholders to approve twice-monthly dividends on its Stretch preferred stock, doubling payment frequency without touching the 11.5% annual rate.
Strategy Files STRC Proxy
The company, formerly known as MicroStrategy, filed a preliminary proxy on Apr. 17, 2026. Shareholders will vote on the proposal at the annual meeting scheduled for June 8.
If approved, the first semi-monthly record date falls on June 30, with the initial payment expected July 15. The total annual dividend obligation stays identical under the plan.
Strategy currently has about $6.35 billion in outstanding STRC notional value, according to company data. Proceeds from the preferred stock fund the firm's Bitcoin (BTC) purchases, and its treasury now exceeds 762,000 coins.
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Why STRC Volatility Matters
STRC currently posts predictable price dips each ex-dividend cycle. Holders sell after receiving payments, then buyers return as the next yield window approaches.
Smaller, more frequent distributions should flatten that pattern.
The company said the change is meant to stabilize the price near its $100 par value, reduce cyclicality and improve liquidity. STRC traded near $99.21 with an effective yield of roughly 11.59%.
Volatility has already eased since the July 2025 launch. The 30-day measure fell from about 13% in early months to roughly 2.1%. Volatility has already eased since the July 2025 launch. The 30-day measure fell from about 13% in early months to roughly 2.1%.
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