Generate Investment Management Ltd trimmed its holdings in Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 16.0% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 67,212 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after selling 12,788 shares during the period. Generate Investment Management Ltd’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $11,251,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Orleans Capital Management Corp LA acquired a new stake in shares of Micron Technology during the 2nd quarter worth $256,000. Cary Street Partners Financial LLC lifted its position in Micron Technology by 25.0% during the second quarter. Cary Street Partners Financial LLC now owns 26,132 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $3,221,000 after purchasing an additional 5,233 shares during the period. Wealthspire Advisors LLC grew its stake in Micron Technology by 27.8% during the second quarter. Wealthspire Advisors LLC now owns 14,754 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $1,818,000 after buying an additional 3,208 shares in the last quarter. KLP Kapitalforvaltning AS increased its holdings in Micron Technology by 6.2% in the 2nd quarter. KLP Kapitalforvaltning AS now owns 403,105 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $49,683,000 after buying an additional 23,600 shares during the period. Finally, WealthBridge Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Micron Technology in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $210,000. 80.84% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Micron Technology News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: MarketBeat technical and fundamental bull case: breakout to new highs with technical targets implying ~30%–80% upside; analysts have raised price targets and the HBM shortage is expected to boost pricing and margins. Micron Gains Momentum, Again—30% to 80% Upside in 2026
- Positive Sentiment: Strong earnings and outlook remain the backbone of the rally: FQ1 beat, robust revenue guidance and management commentary underpin analyst upgrades and a Zacks #1 (Strong Buy) growth ranking. Best Growth Stocks to Buy for December 30th
- Positive Sentiment: Street narratives call MU undervalued despite a big YTD run; several outlets highlight MU as a long?term AI/memory winner — reinforcing buying interest from both retail and institutional investors. Micron Technology Looks Like An Undervalued Long-Term Winner
- Positive Sentiment: ETF and sector flow tailwinds: semiconductor ETFs and memory?supercycle narratives (HBM demand) are allocating to MU, amplifying momentum beyond company?specific drivers. Find the Next NVIDIA With This Semiconductor ETF (MU referenced)
- Neutral Sentiment: Memory shortage story is mixed: shortages lift ASPs and margins (positive for MU) but can impede end?market adoption in consumer segments (a timing/visibility risk). What the Recent Memory Shortage Means for Micron Technology Shareholders
- Neutral Sentiment: Small institutional buys continue (13F entries), but these filings are incremental and not yet a major directional signal. Apella Capital LLC Buys New Position in Micron Technology, Inc. $MU
- Negative Sentiment: Short?term hedging and options trades: commentators highlight bear put spreads and other strategies positioned for a pullback from overbought levels — a sign some traders expect near?term mean reversion. Micron Technology Bear Put Spread Could Return 197% in this Down Move
Micron Technology Stock Down 0.6%
Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, December 17th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $4.78 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.77 by $1.01. The firm had revenue of $13.64 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $12.62 billion. Micron Technology had a net margin of 28.15% and a return on equity of 22.71%. The company’s revenue was up 56.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $1.79 EPS. Micron Technology has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 8.220-8.620 EPS. On average, research analysts forecast that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 6.08 EPS for the current year.
Micron Technology Dividend Announcement
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, January 14th. Investors of record on Monday, December 29th will be given a dividend of $0.115 per share. This represents a $0.46 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, December 29th. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 4.37%.
Insider Activity
In other Micron Technology news, CFO Mark J. Murphy sold 126,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, October 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $225.31, for a total value of $28,389,060.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 219,693 shares in the company, valued at approximately $49,499,029.83. The trade was a 36.45% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, CEO Sanjay Mehrotra sold 22,500 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, October 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $220.72, for a total value of $4,966,200.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 446,578 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $98,568,696.16. The trade was a 4.80% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last three months, insiders sold 354,300 shares of company stock worth $78,800,968. 0.24% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Several research firms recently issued reports on MU. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft increased their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $200.00 to $280.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, December 9th. KGI Securities raised Micron Technology from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, September 24th. Susquehanna boosted their price target on Micron Technology from $200.00 to $300.00 and gave the stock a “positive” rating in a report on Monday, December 8th. HSBC started coverage on Micron Technology in a research report on Tuesday, December 9th. They set a “buy” rating and a $330.00 price objective for the company. Finally, Needham & Company LLC lifted their target price on Micron Technology from $200.00 to $300.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, December 16th. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-nine have given a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $282.61.
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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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