Rakuten Securities Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 187.0% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 46,321 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after buying an additional 30,179 shares during the period. Micron Technology makes up about 4.3% of Rakuten Securities Inc.’s holdings, making the stock its 6th biggest position. Rakuten Securities Inc.’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $13,220,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of MU. REAP Financial Group LLC purchased a new position in Micron Technology during the 3rd quarter valued at about $25,000. Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Micron Technology in the third quarter worth approximately $27,000. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 295.8% during the fourth quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 95 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 71 shares during the period. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 4,800.0% during the fourth quarter. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. now owns 98 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $28,000 after purchasing an additional 96 shares during the period. Finally, GHP Investment Advisors Inc. increased its stake in Micron Technology by 91.2% in the 4th quarter. GHP Investment Advisors Inc. now owns 109 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $31,000 after buying an additional 52 shares during the period. 80.84% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Key Micron Technology News
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Technical momentum — a key trading signal was reported around $477.59, triggering a fresh buying wave and a >3% intraday rise for MU as momentum traders pile in. Micron Technology Shares Climb Over 3% After Key Trading Signal
- Positive Sentiment: Structural demand outlook — memory bulls argue DRAM prices could double or triple as AI demand outpaces supply-chain capacity, supporting higher revenue and margins for Micron. ‘DRAM Will Double or Triple From Here’ as AI Demand Outpaces Supply Chain Capacity
- Positive Sentiment: Supply-chain tailwinds — ASML raised guidance on AI-driven chip demand, which signals stronger semiconductor investment and indirectly supports higher memory content per server (beneficial for Micron). ASML Has Just Delivered Massive News for Micron Technology Investors
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst/ownership optimism — the Street is broadly bullish (high % of Buy ratings and positive investor commentary) and a top investor narrative compares Micron’s growth potential to prior high-flyers, supporting investor appetite. Here’s What Citi and UBS Think About Micron Technology (MU)
- Neutral Sentiment: Stock-structure talk — renewed speculation about a potential stock split is circulating as the share price rises; this could improve liquidity but doesn’t change fundamentals. Will Micron Technology Stock Split in 2026?
- Neutral Sentiment: Fresh-high coverage — multiple outlets note MU at 52-week highs and examine whether fundamentals justify further gains; coverage can amplify momentum but also invite profit-taking. Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) Hits Fresh High: Is There Still Room to Run?
- Negative Sentiment: Competitor tailwind, short-term drag — SK Hynix reported a massive profit surge that boosted its stock; the report coincided with Micron sliding intraday, suggesting investor flows can rotate to rivals on headline beats. SK Hynix Posts 400% Profit Rise. Micron Stock Is Falling.
- Negative Sentiment: Capacity risk — SK Hynix’s planned $13B memory plant (and other industry capacity moves) could add supply over time and cap pricing power, a medium-term risk to Micron’s margin outlook. What SK Hynix’s New $13 Billion Memory Plant Means for Micron Stock
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Analyst Ratings Changes
A number of research firms have issued reports on MU. Phillip Securities upgraded shares of Micron Technology to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. Summit Insights cut shares of Micron Technology from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, March 19th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Cantor Fitzgerald lifted their price objective on Micron Technology from $450.00 to $700.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, March 19th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus upped their target price on Micron Technology from $360.00 to $550.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, March 2nd. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-eight have given a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $464.61.
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Micron Technology Trading Down 1.2%
Shares of MU stock opened at $481.72 on Friday. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 12 month low of $73.50 and a 12 month high of $493.62. The company has a market cap of $543.25 billion, a PE ratio of 22.74 and a beta of 1.60. The company has a quick ratio of 2.32, a current ratio of 2.90 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13. The business’s 50 day moving average is $412.13 and its two-hundred day moving average is $325.25.
Micron Technology Increases Dividend
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, April 15th. Investors of record on Monday, March 30th were paid a $0.15 dividend. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, March 30th. This is a boost from Micron Technology’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.12. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 2.83%.
Micron Technology 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.
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