Key Highlights
- Strategy shareholders approved a proposal to move STRC dividend payments from monthly to semi-monthly.
- The first payment under the new schedule is expected on July 15, 2026, subject to board approval.
- The change does not affect STRC’s annual dividend rate or its current 11.50% yield.
Strategy Inc., the world’s largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, announced today that its stockholders have approved a proposal to change the dividend payment frequency for its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock (STRC) from monthly to semi-monthly.
According to the official announcement, the approval came during the company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, held virtually on Monday. Proposal 5, which amends the terms of the STRC preferred stock, received support from both common stockholders and STRC holders.
“We’re grateful to our shareholders for their strong support of this proposal,” said Phong Le, president and chief executive officer of Strategy.
“Moving STRC to a semi-monthly dividend cadence reflects our commitment to continuous innovation on behalf of our holders. Paying dividends on STRC twice a month is designed to stabilize price, dampen cyclicality, drive liquidity, and grow demand for STRC, while giving STRC holders a faster reinvestment opportunity.”
Payment dates set for 15th and end of each month
Under the new schedule, dividend record dates will occur on the 15th and the last day of each month, with payment dates falling on the subsequent record date. The final monthly dividend record date will be June 15, 2026, with payment on June 30, 2026.
The first semi-monthly record date is scheduled for June 30, 2026, and the first payment under the new cadence will be made on July 15, 2026, subject to board declaration.
The change does not alter the annual dividend rate or total payout obligations for STRC, which currently carries an 11.50% yield. The shift to twice-monthly payments is intended to provide more frequent income streams to investors, potentially reducing price volatility between payment dates and improving the overall attractiveness of the security.
Strategy’s Bitcoin accumulation strategy draws fresh criticism
Under the leadership of Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, Strategy has maintained one of the most aggressive corporate Bitcoin accumulation strategies in the market. The company regularly deploys capital raised through equity and debt offerings to purchase more BTC, viewing it as a superior long-term treasury asset.
On Monday, Strategy announced the purchase of an additional 1,550 BTC for approximately $101 million. The acquisition brings the company’s total Bitcoin holdings to roughly 845,256 BTC, extending its position as the largest corporate Bitcoin holder.
However, the purchase drew fresh criticism from longtime Bitcoin skeptic and gold advocate Peter Schiff. In a post on X, Schiff described the transaction as “damage control.”
He argued that by issuing new shares to fund Bitcoin purchases, Strategy is effectively diluting its shareholders’ exposure to each Bitcoin it holds. According to Schiff, this approach reduces the per-share Bitcoin ownership for existing investors rather than increasing overall value.
Approval reflects shareholder-friendly approach
The dividend change is likely to appeal to STRC holders seeking more frequent income distributions. The approval also reflects Strategy’s continued focus on adjusting its capital return structure while expanding its Bitcoin treasury strategy.
However, forward-looking factors, including Bitcoin price fluctuations and regulatory developments, could impact future dividend declarations.
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