Michael Saylor, founder of bitcoin treasury company Strategy, confirmed that the dividend rate on the firm's Stretch (STRC) preferred stock will remain at 12.00% for October 2026. The announcement ensures STRC holders continue receiving returns at the current annualized rate through the month. STRC is a U.S. dollar-denominated preferred stock issued by Strategy with a dividend rate subject to company adjustments. The decision to maintain the 12% rate signals continuity in the company's capital return policy for this specific instrument heading into the final quarter of 2026.