Marin Bay Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 1,560 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $527,000.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in MU. Capital Advisors Ltd. LLC raised its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 10.3% in the first quarter. Capital Advisors Ltd. LLC now owns 247 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $83,000 after purchasing an additional 23 shares during the last quarter. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 2.4% during the fourth quarter. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC now owns 1,030 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $301,000 after purchasing an additional 24 shares during the period. Essex Bank boosted its position in Micron Technology by 2.0% in the first quarter. Essex Bank now owns 1,252 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $423,000 after buying an additional 24 shares during the last quarter. SWAN Capital LLC boosted its position in Micron Technology by 9.7% in the fourth quarter. SWAN Capital LLC now owns 271 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $77,000 after buying an additional 24 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Vivaldi Capital Management LP increased its holdings in Micron Technology by 1.2% in the 4th quarter. Vivaldi Capital Management LP now owns 1,964 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $561,000 after buying an additional 24 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.84% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
A number of equities analysts have issued reports on MU shares. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $900.00 to $1,100.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. KeyCorp reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a research note on Monday. Needham & Company LLC raised their target price on shares of Micron Technology from $1,550.00 to $1,650.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, June 25th. Melius Research began coverage on shares of Micron Technology in a report on Monday, April 27th. They set a “buy” rating and a $700.00 target price for the company. Finally, Barclays boosted their target price on shares of Micron Technology from $1,175.00 to $2,000.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have given a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $1,268.93.
Key Micron Technology News
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Micron is benefiting from a broad rebound in memory stocks, with SanDisk, SK Hynix, and Western Digital also bouncing as investors bet the recent slump was overdone. MU, SNDK, SKHY: Memory Stocks Rip Higher as Key Names Lead a Buy-the-Dip Comeback
- Positive Sentiment: Bank of America’s bullish take that low-cost AI models could increase memory demand helped revive sentiment around Micron and other chip stocks. Micron stock jumps 12%: what is driving the memory stock today
- Positive Sentiment: Multiple notes highlighted that the recent memory-stock selloff may have created an attractive entry point, with analysts saying data-center shortages and AI spending should keep demand firm. Why Micron and other chip stocks are bouncing back so strongly
- Positive Sentiment: Wall Street commentary remained constructive, with reports that Micron was added to “best investment ideas” lists and that analysts still see strong profitability from the AI memory cycle. NVIDIA Isn’t Leading AI Stocks in 2026 – These 2 Are Up Over 180%
- Neutral Sentiment: Some coverage also noted that traders are watching upcoming Big Tech earnings for clues on AI infrastructure spending, which could either extend the rally or cool it off. Micron and SK Hynix Stocks Jump. Watch for This Memory-Related Catalyst.
- Negative Sentiment: A few articles warned that valuations may already reflect a lot of the AI boom, and that customers could eventually push back against soaring memory costs, creating a risk of more volatility. Micron and SK Hynix Stocks Jump. Watch for This Memory-Related Catalyst.
Micron Technology Trading Up 12.2%
Shares of NASDAQ:MU opened at $970.82 on Wednesday. The company has a current ratio of 3.42, a quick ratio of 2.98 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 12-month low of $103.38 and a 12-month high of $1,255.00. The business has a 50 day moving average of $954.95 and a two-hundred day moving average of $610.96. The company has a market capitalization of $1.10 trillion, a PE ratio of 21.98 and a beta of 2.14.
Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, June 24th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $25.11 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $21.39 by $3.72. The business had revenue of $41.46 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $35.91 billion. Micron Technology had a net margin of 55.91% and a return on equity of 71.13%. The business’s revenue was up 345.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $1.91 EPS. Micron Technology has set its Q4 2026 guidance at 30.000-32.000 EPS. As a group, analysts forecast that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 72.93 EPS for the current year.
Micron Technology Dividend Announcement
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Investors of record on Monday, July 6th were issued a dividend of $0.15 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, July 6th. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.1%. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio is 1.36%.
Insider Activity
In other news, CEO Sanjay Mehrotra sold 28,506 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, June 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,149.28, for a total transaction of $32,761,375.68. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 355,997 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $409,140,232.16. This represents a 7.41% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, Director Lynn A. Dugle sold 1,300 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, June 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $1,150.43, for a total transaction of $1,495,559.00. Following the sale, the director directly owned 17,728 shares in the company, valued at approximately $20,394,823.04. The trade was a 6.83% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 163,300 shares of company stock worth $152,667,204 in the last ninety days. Corporate insiders own 0.24% of the company’s stock.
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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