Mill Capital Management LLC trimmed its position in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 4.8% during the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 96,957 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after selling 4,910 shares during the period. Micron Technology comprises about 6.8% of Mill Capital Management LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 5th biggest position. Mill Capital Management LLC’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $103,270,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Andar Capital Management HK Ltd raised its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 856,960.3% in the 2nd quarter. Andar Capital Management HK Ltd now owns 34,282,413 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $39,571,847,000 after purchasing an additional 34,278,413 shares in the last quarter. Primecap Management Co. CA purchased a new stake in Micron Technology during the second quarter worth approximately $22,182,263,000. Bank of America Corp DE boosted its holdings in Micron Technology by 26.6% in the second quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 10,174,757 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $11,744,621,000 after purchasing an additional 2,136,470 shares in the last quarter. Legal & General Group Plc acquired a new position in Micron Technology in the second quarter valued at approximately $8,402,393,000. Finally, Wellington Management Group LLP boosted its holdings in Micron Technology by 28.7% in the second quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 5,045,141 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $5,823,556,000 after purchasing an additional 1,125,414 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.84% of the company’s stock.
Micron Technology Trading Up 3.0%
Shares of Micron Technology stock opened at $903.70 on Tuesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.03, a quick ratio of 2.94 and a current ratio of 3.31. The company has a market capitalization of $1.02 trillion, a P/E ratio of 12.18, a PEG ratio of 0.15 and a beta of 2.22. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 1 year low of $192.59 and a 1 year high of $1,255.00. The company’s fifty day moving average is $982.71 and its two-hundred day moving average is $729.85.
Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, September 30th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $33.42 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $31.77 by $1.65. Micron Technology had a net margin of 63.80% and a return on equity of 92.62%. The business had revenue of $54.23 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $51.33 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $3.03 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 379.1% compared to the same quarter last year. Micron Technology has set its Q1 2027 guidance at 37.150-39.150 EPS. Analysts forecast that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 177.03 earnings per share for the current year.
Micron Technology Announces Dividend
The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 29th. Investors of record on Wednesday, October 14th will be issued a dividend of $0.15 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, October 14th. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.1%. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 0.81%.
Micron Technology News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Bank of America became “incrementally more positive” on the memory industry after meetings with executives. The firm said customers are increasingly locking in memory supply through multiyear agreements, improving Micron’s revenue visibility and potentially reducing cyclical volatility. Micron Rises as Bank of America Gets Incrementally More Positive on Memory
- Positive Sentiment: Investors responded favorably to Micron’s defense against concerns over Chinese rival ChangXin Memory Technologies. Micron indicated that CXMT’s 4F square memory design does not currently undermine its competitive position. Micron Stock Finds Its Footing as It Pushes Back on Chinese Memory Threat
- Positive Sentiment: Recent record revenue, profit and gross margin, along with strong forward guidance, have made Micron appear inexpensive relative to its expected earnings growth. High-bandwidth memory demand from artificial-intelligence systems and persistent chip shortages are viewed as potential long-term growth drivers. Micron Just Delivered a Monster Quarter, but the Stock Is Plummeting
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst screens and investor commentary continued to highlight MU’s high profit margins, expected earnings growth and potential to become less dependent on memory-market cycles as customer contracts and AI applications expand. NVIDIA and 2 Profitable Stocks to Buy Now for Explosive Upside
- Neutral Sentiment: Reports noted that Micron’s sharp yearlong rally has been followed by significant corrections across AI-related memory and storage stocks. A potential stock split was discussed, but it would not change the company’s underlying value or fundamentals. Stock-Split Watch: Is Micron Next?
- Negative Sentiment: Bearish commentary warned that a possible 40% decline in memory prices, a peak in the current cycle and weaker hyperscaler capital spending could pressure Micron’s unusually strong earnings. Some analysts also questioned whether new supply contracts provide as much protection as expected. Micron: The New SCA Contracts Are Not As Great As You Think
Insider Activity at Micron Technology
In other Micron Technology news, EVP Sumit Sadana sold 15,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $934.29, for a total transaction of $14,014,350.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 191,021 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $178,469,010.09. This trade represents a 7.28% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, CEO Sanjay Mehrotra sold 40,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, August 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $968.90, for a total value of $38,756,000.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 264,503 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $256,276,956.70. The trade was a 13.14% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 83,545 shares of company stock worth $78,460,850 in the last quarter. Company insiders own 0.24% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Several equities analysts have commented on the stock. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a research note on Thursday, October 1st. William Blair set a $1,300.00 price objective on Micron Technology in a report on Thursday, October 1st. Citigroup raised their price target on Micron Technology from $1,150.00 to $1,300.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, September 23rd. Raymond James Financial reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a research report on Thursday, October 1st. Finally, KeyCorp reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a research note on Thursday, October 1st. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, forty-one have given a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $1,407.88.
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About Micron Technology
Micron Technology, Inc is a semiconductor company that develops and manufactures memory and storage products. Its portfolio includes dynamic random-access memory (DRAM), NAND flash memory, NOR flash memory, solid-state drives, memory modules, and other semiconductor solutions used in data centers, personal computers, smartphones, automotive systems, industrial equipment, and consumer electronics.
The company also provides high-bandwidth memory and other advanced memory technologies designed to support artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, networking, and graphics applications.
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