Smith Salley Wealth Management decreased its holdings in Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 2.7% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 50,416 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after selling 1,390 shares during the quarter. Smith Salley Wealth Management’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $17,033,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in MU. Brighton Jones LLC grew its holdings in Micron Technology by 18.3% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 6,318 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $532,000 after buying an additional 976 shares in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC lifted its stake in Micron Technology by 21.7% during the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 3,528 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $435,000 after acquiring an additional 628 shares in the last quarter. United Bank purchased a new position in Micron Technology during the 2nd quarter worth $236,000. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. boosted its holdings in Micron Technology by 67.9% during the 2nd quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 16,984 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $2,093,000 after acquiring an additional 6,867 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Sei Investments Co. grew its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 5.6% in the 2nd quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 405,545 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $49,987,000 after acquiring an additional 21,619 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.84% of the company’s stock.
Insider Activity at Micron Technology
In other Micron Technology news, EVP Sumit Sadana sold 24,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, April 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $421.35, for a total value of $10,112,400.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 224,021 shares in the company, valued at $94,391,248.35. The trade was a 9.68% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, CEO Sanjay Mehrotra sold 37,439 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $960.38, for a total transaction of $35,955,666.82. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 387,064 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $371,728,524.32. This represents a 8.82% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 146,000 shares of company stock worth $85,486,715. 0.24% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
Micron Technology Stock Performance
Trending Headlines about Micron Technology
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Multiple firms raised price targets on Micron (MU), citing stronger DRAM/NAND pricing, AI-driven memory demand, and rising data-center sales. Wedbush lifted its target to $1,300, while other reports pointed to even higher bullish targets, signaling continued confidence ahead of earnings. Article Title
- Positive Sentiment: Micron’s U.S. capacity expansion and advanced 1-alpha DRAM production were highlighted as strategic moves that could support long-term AI infrastructure demand, reinforcing the company’s role as a key memory supplier for AI data centers. Article Title
- Positive Sentiment: Several articles say MU is likely to beat fiscal Q3 estimates thanks to tight memory supply, strong pricing power, and new chip ramp-up, which would extend the company’s recent run and keep AI-related optimism alive. Article Title
- Neutral Sentiment: Investors are treating Micron’s June 24 earnings report as a key read-through on whether the AI-driven chip rally still has room to run. That makes the stock a high-expectation name going into results, but not automatically one with easy upside from here. Article Title
- Neutral Sentiment: Some commentary also suggests Micron (MU) could see a volatile reaction even if earnings are good, since the stock has already had a huge run and expectations are elevated. Article Title
- Negative Sentiment: Bearish pieces warn that Micron’s upcoming report is a “tough earnings test,” with some arguing the stock could fall if the company merely meets expectations instead of dramatically exceeding them. Article Title
- Negative Sentiment: SK Hynix’s plan to expand memory production over the next five years was flagged as a competitive risk for MU, potentially pressuring pricing and margins later if supply growth outpaces demand. Article Title
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several analysts have recently commented on the stock. Bank of America increased their target price on shares of Micron Technology from $400.00 to $500.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, March 19th. Summit Insights cut shares of Micron Technology from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, March 19th. Raymond James Financial upped their price objective on shares of Micron Technology from $530.00 to $1,100.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, June 1st. DA Davidson initiated coverage on shares of Micron Technology in a research note on Monday, May 11th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $1,000.00 price objective for the company. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus lifted their target price on shares of Micron Technology from $550.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have assigned a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $939.80.
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About Micron Technology
Micron Technology, Inc is a global semiconductor company that designs and manufactures memory and storage solutions. Its product portfolio includes dynamic random-access memory (DRAM), NAND flash memory, solid-state drives (SSDs), memory modules and embedded memory solutions for a wide range of computing and electronic devices. Micron supplies components used in data centers, enterprise and cloud infrastructure, client computing, mobile devices, automotive systems and industrial applications, and also markets consumer-facing products under the Crucial brand.
Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Boise, Idaho, Micron has grown into an international manufacturer with research, development and production facilities across multiple regions.
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