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Strategy keeps STRC dividend at 11.5% as stock logs first monthly gain in nine
TL;DR
Strategy has maintained an 11.5% dividend rate for its Stretch (STRC) stock for May, marking three consecutive months at this rate. The stock logged its first monthly gain in nine months as its volume weighted average price remained close to its $100 par value.
Key points
- Strategy maintains 11.5% dividend rate for Stretch (STRC)
- STRC logs first monthly gain in nine months
- Volume weighted average price in April was $99.76
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Strategy (MSTR), the largest publicly traded bitcoin BTC$76,987.97 holder, has maintained an 11.5% dividend rate for May on its perpetual preferred stock, Stretch (STRC), marking a third consecutive month at that dividend rate.
The volume weighted average price (VWAP) during April came in at $99.76, which was close enough to its $100 par value to justify holding the rate unchanged.
STRC Dividend Rate (Strategy)
STRC has seen a series of increases since listing in July 2025 with a 9% dividend as the company aims to reduce volatility and keep the price anchored near its $100 par value.
Strategy markets STRC as a short-duration, high-yield savings alternative, paying monthly cash distributions.
STRC is currently trading at $99.75 and has remained below par since April 15. Based on historical patterns, a return to $100 for STRC is expected next week.
MSTR common stock has also shown signs of recovery, closing April at $165, up 33%, its first positive month in nine.
The stock fell fell 75% across eight consecutive losing months from August 2025 to March 2026, according to TradingView data.
Bitcoin also rose 12% in April, its best monthly performance since April 2025.
In addition, Strategy is considering a shift to semi-monthly dividend payments for STRC, moving away from its current monthly distribution structure to further reduce volatility.
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Q&A
What is the current dividend rate for Stretch (STRC) stock?
The current dividend rate for Stretch (STRC) stock is 11.5%.
How long has Strategy maintained the 11.5% dividend rate for STRC?
Strategy has maintained the 11.5% dividend rate for Stretch (STRC) for three consecutive months.
What was the volume weighted average price of STRC in April?
The volume weighted average price of STRC in April was $99.76.
