Roman Butler Fullerton & Co. boosted its position in Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 173.1% in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 2,390 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,515 shares during the period. Roman Butler Fullerton & Co.’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $2,759,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
A number of other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Brighton Jones LLC grew its holdings in Micron Technology by 18.3% in the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 6,318 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $532,000 after purchasing an additional 976 shares during the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC raised its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 21.7% during the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 3,528 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $435,000 after buying an additional 628 shares during the last quarter. United Bank acquired a new stake in Micron Technology in the 2nd quarter valued at about $236,000. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. grew its stake in Micron Technology by 67.9% in the 2nd quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 16,984 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $2,093,000 after acquiring an additional 6,867 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Sei Investments Co. increased its holdings in Micron Technology by 5.6% during the 2nd quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 405,545 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $49,987,000 after acquiring an additional 21,619 shares in the last quarter. 80.84% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Insider Activity at Micron Technology
In related news, Director Lynn A. Dugle sold 1,300 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, June 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,150.43, for a total value of $1,495,559.00. Following the completion of 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 transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, EVP April S. Arnzen sold 40,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, July 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $1,083.94, for a total transaction of $43,357,600.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 85,737 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $92,933,763.78. This trade represents a 31.81% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 177,179 shares of company stock worth $182,127,955. Corporate insiders own 0.24% of the company’s stock.
Micron Technology News Roundup
- Positive Sentiment: Nvidia said memory availability has become a key constraint on AI expansion and indicated it is willing to pay higher prices. The comments support demand, pricing power and margins for Micron’s DRAM and high-bandwidth memory products. Nvidia’s reported memory-related purchase commitments reportedly more than doubled to $279 billion. Nvidia Says Memory Is a Key Constraint
- Positive Sentiment: President Donald Trump praised Micron’s planned $10 billion investment in U.S. research laboratories, saying it should strengthen America’s position in AI and advanced computing. The announcement reinforces potential strategic and government support for Micron’s domestic expansion. Trump Hails Micron’s U.S. Research Investment
- Positive Sentiment: Recent results remain a major fundamental support: Micron reported $41.46 billion in quarterly revenue and $25.11 in EPS, far exceeding estimates, with revenue up 345.8% year over year. Commentary also highlighted an 84.9% non-GAAP gross margin, surpassing Nvidia’s reported adjusted margin. Micron’s Gross Margin Beat Nvidia’s
- Neutral Sentiment: Micron appointed Manish Bhatia as president and chief operating officer and Scott DeBoer as president and chief technology and products officer. The changes are intended to improve execution during the AI memory expansion but are unlikely to materially alter near-term results. Micron will report fiscal fourth-quarter results on September 30. Micron Announces Leadership Appointments
- Negative Sentiment: Investors appear to be locking in gains after Micron’s powerful rally, while Nvidia’s disclosures raised concerns that memory scarcity could restrict AI hardware deliveries rather than simply boost Micron sales. Potential U.S. chip tariffs and a broader debate over interest rates add to uncertainty. Why Is Micron Stock Falling?
- Negative Sentiment: Competitive risks persist from Chinese memory producer YMTC, while Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra’s sale of 40,000 shares for approximately $38.8 million may weigh on sentiment, although insider sales do not necessarily indicate a change in business outlook. Micron CEO Share Sale
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several brokerages have issued reports on MU. Citigroup reduced their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $1,400.00 to $1,150.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, August 7th. Morgan Stanley lifted their price objective on Micron Technology from $1,050.00 to $1,200.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Stifel Nicolaus raised their price target on Micron Technology from $550.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 18th. BMO Capital Markets initiated coverage on Micron Technology in a report on Friday, August 21st. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $1,300.00 price target for the company. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company upped their price objective on Micron Technology from $1,220.00 to $1,525.00 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-one have given a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $1,295.63.
Read Our Latest Research Report on Micron Technology
Micron Technology Stock Down 0.3%
MU stock opened at $935.74 on Friday. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $955.65 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $713.18. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05, a quick ratio of 2.98 and a current ratio of 3.42. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.06 trillion, a P/E ratio of 21.18 and a beta of 2.18. Micron Technology, Inc. has a one year low of $114.25 and a one year high of $1,255.00.
Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, June 24th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $25.11 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $21.39 by $3.72. Micron Technology had a return on equity of 71.13% and a net margin of 55.91%.The company had revenue of $41.46 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $35.91 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $1.91 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 345.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Micron Technology has set its Q4 2026 guidance at 30.000-32.000 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts expect that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 72.93 EPS for the current year.
Micron Technology Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Shareholders of record on Monday, July 6th were issued a $0.15 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, July 6th. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.1%. Micron Technology’s payout ratio is 1.36%.
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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