Guardian Investment Management Invests $858,000 in Micron Technology, Inc. $MU

Guardian Investment Management purchased a new position in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 5,125 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $858,000.

Several other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of MU. REAP Financial Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of Micron Technology in the third quarter valued at approximately $25,000. First Command Advisory Services Inc. raised its stake in Micron Technology by 225.0% in the 2nd quarter. First Command Advisory Services Inc. now owns 221 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 153 shares during the last quarter. Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in Micron Technology in the 3rd quarter valued at $27,000. Howard Hughes Medical Institute acquired a new stake in Micron Technology during the 2nd quarter worth $30,000. Finally, AlphaQuest LLC grew its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 13,250.0% during the second quarter. AlphaQuest LLC now owns 267 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $33,000 after buying an additional 265 shares in the last quarter. 80.84% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

MU has been the topic of several research reports. Rosenblatt Securities reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $300.00 price target on shares of Micron Technology in a research note on Monday, December 15th. Weiss Ratings upgraded Micron Technology from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Saturday, November 1st. KGI Securities upgraded Micron Technology from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, September 24th. Wolfe Research raised their price objective on shares of Micron Technology from $300.00 to $350.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, December 18th. Finally, Wall Street Zen upgraded Micron Technology from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Sunday, November 23rd. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-nine have issued a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Micron Technology has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $282.61.

Insider Buying and Selling at Micron Technology

In other Micron Technology news, CFO Mark J. Murphy sold 126,000 shares of Micron Technology stock in a transaction on 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 completion of the transaction, 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 sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, EVP April S. Arnzen sold 15,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, December 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $277.09, for a total value of $4,156,350.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 165,618 shares in the company, valued at approximately $45,891,091.62. This represents a 8.30% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 354,300 shares of company stock worth $78,800,968 over the last 90 days. Company insiders own 0.24% of the company’s stock.

Micron Technology Stock Performance

Micron Technology stock opened at $292.51 on Wednesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $329.23 billion, a P/E ratio of 27.81, a P/E/G ratio of 0.19 and a beta of 1.54. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $240.61 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $173.98. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 52-week low of $61.54 and a 52-week high of $298.83. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, a current ratio of 2.46 and a quick ratio of 1.78.

Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, December 17th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $4.78 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.77 by $1.01. Micron Technology had a net margin of 28.15% and a return on equity of 22.71%. The business had revenue of $13.64 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $12.62 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.79 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 56.7% compared to the same quarter last year. Micron Technology has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 8.220-8.620 EPS. As a group, analysts anticipate that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 6.08 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Micron Technology Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, January 14th. Stockholders of record on Monday, December 29th will be issued a $0.115 dividend. This represents a $0.46 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, December 29th. Micron Technology’s payout ratio is presently 4.37%.

Micron Technology News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:

• Positive Sentiment: MarketBeat says MU has “gained momentum” after the Dec. earnings beat, projecting technical targets that imply 30%–80% upside as HBM shortages and rising HBM pricing underpin revenue and guidance. Micron Gains Momentum, Again—30% to 80% Upside in 2026
• Positive Sentiment: AmericanBankingNews/others note MU hit a new 52?week / all?time high after strong FQ1 results (EPS beat, +56.7% sales y/y) and upbeat guidance — headlines highlight Micron’s pricing power as one of three HBM suppliers. Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) Reaches New 52-Week High – Should You Buy?
• Positive Sentiment: 24/7 Wall St. profiles MU as an “undervalued long?term winner,” citing outsized 2025 gains, AI-driven memory demand, and room to run as Micron catches up to the broader chip rally. Micron Technology Looks Like An Undervalued Long-Term Winner
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks added MU to its top growth list (Zacks Rank #1), reflecting strong analyst sentiment and buy recommendations into year?end. Best Growth Stocks to Buy for December 30th
• Neutral Sentiment: ETF pieces (MarketBeat) highlight that thematic semiconductor ETFs give exposure to the same AI/memory cycle benefitting Micron; ETFs are suggested as lower?risk ways to play the sector rather than single?stock bets. Find the Next NVIDIA With This Semiconductor ETF
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary on NVIDIA’s Groq deal argues the AI trade is broadening and memory suppliers like Micron are indirect beneficiaries — supportive context but not MU?specific catalyst. The Lazy Way to Play NVIDIA’s $20B Groq Deal (MU)
• Negative Sentiment: Several option/sell?side pieces flag overbought technicals and propose bearish strategies (bear put spreads) anticipating a pullback from stretched levels — a short?term risk for momentum traders. Micron Technology Bear Put Spread Could Return 197% in this Down Move

Micron Technology Company Profile

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.