Axxcess Wealth Management LLC reduced its position in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 19.5% during the 1st quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The fund owned 13,047 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after selling 3,166 shares during the period. Axxcess Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $4,408,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Brighton Jones LLC boosted its position in Micron Technology by 18.3% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 6,318 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $532,000 after purchasing an additional 976 shares in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC increased its position in shares of Micron Technology by 21.7% in the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 3,528 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $435,000 after buying an additional 628 shares in the last quarter. United Bank purchased a new stake in shares of Micron Technology in the second quarter valued at approximately $236,000. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. raised its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 67.9% during the 2nd quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 16,984 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $2,093,000 after buying an additional 6,867 shares during the period. Finally, Sei Investments Co. raised its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 5.6% during the 2nd quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 405,545 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $49,987,000 after buying an additional 21,619 shares during the period. 80.84% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Insider Transactions at Micron Technology
In related news, CEO Sanjay Mehrotra sold 40,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $536.26, for a total transaction of $21,450,400.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 424,503 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $227,643,978.78. This represents a 8.61% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, EVP Sumit Sadana sold 24,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, April 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $421.35, for a total transaction of $10,112,400.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 224,021 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $94,391,248.35. The trade was a 9.68% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last quarter, insiders sold 187,300 shares of company stock valued at $162,779,604. Company insiders own 0.24% of the company’s stock.
Micron Technology Stock Up 1.1%
Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, June 24th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $25.11 earnings per share for the quarter, beating 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 last year, the firm posted $1.91 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 345.8% on a year-over-year basis. Micron Technology has set its Q4 2026 guidance at 30.000-32.000 EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 72.94 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Micron Technology Announces Dividend
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Stockholders of record on Monday, July 6th will be given a $0.15 dividend. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, July 6th. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio is 1.36%.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
MU has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $900.00 to $1,100.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. Melius Research began coverage on shares of Micron Technology in a research report on Monday, April 27th. They set a “buy” rating and a $700.00 price objective for the company. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a report on Tuesday, May 12th. Raymond James Financial lifted their target price on shares of Micron Technology from $1,100.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald reissued an “overweight” rating and set a $1,500.00 target price on shares of Micron Technology in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have assigned a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Micron Technology currently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $1,263.76.
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Micron Technology News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Micron’s record earnings, strong AI memory demand, and upbeat guidance continue to support the long-term growth story. Zacks: Micron Stock Drops 10% After Earnings – Is This a Buying Opportunity?
- Positive Sentiment: Micron landed a long-term supply deal with Ford, improving revenue visibility and reinforcing demand for its automotive memory products. TheStreet: Micron’s Ford deal shows automakers racing to outbid AI for chips
- Positive Sentiment: Some analysts remain bullish, arguing the recent selloff has made Micron more attractive and that AI demand still supports the chip cycle. Benzinga: Micron, Broadcom Just Got 25% Cheaper
- Neutral Sentiment: The stock is moving with the broader memory-chip trade, so sector volatility is amplifying MU’s swings more than company-specific fundamentals are changing. MarketWatch: Micron’s stock falls as investors wonder if the memory market is near the top
- Neutral Sentiment: Some coverage highlights insider selling and bear-market technical damage, which may keep sentiment cautious in the near term. InsiderTrades: Micron Technology EVP April Arnzen Sells 40,000 Shares
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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