University of Texas Texas AM Investment Management Co. Has $841,000 Stake in Micron Technology, Inc. $MU

University of Texas Texas AM Investment Management Co. grew its position in Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) by 545.1% in the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 729 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after acquiring an additional 616 shares during the period. University of Texas Texas AM Investment Management Co.’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $841,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. High Note Wealth LLC increased its holdings in Micron Technology by 65.4% during the 4th quarter. High Note Wealth LLC now owns 86 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 34 shares in the last quarter. Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services LLC bought a new position in Micron Technology in the 1st quarter valued at $27,000. Bayban acquired a new position in Micron Technology in the fourth quarter worth $29,000. Joseph Group Capital Management acquired a new position in Micron Technology in the fourth quarter worth $31,000. Finally, Luken Investment Analytics LLC bought a new stake in shares of Micron Technology during the fourth quarter worth $31,000. 80.84% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Activity

In other news, EVP Sumit Sadana sold 15,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, August 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $934.29, for a total value of $14,014,350.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president 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 sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, Director Lynn A. Dugle sold 1,300 shares of Micron Technology stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, June 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $1,150.43, for a total transaction of $1,495,559.00. Following the sale, the director owned 17,728 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $20,394,823.04. This represents a 6.83% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last three months, insiders sold 177,179 shares of company stock worth $181,826,211. Corporate insiders own 0.24% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of brokerages have recently weighed in on MU. Rosenblatt Securities raised their target price on Micron Technology from $1,200.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. Morgan Stanley upped their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $1,050.00 to $1,200.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Cantor Fitzgerald reissued an “overweight” rating and set a $1,500.00 price objective on shares of Micron Technology in a report on Thursday, June 25th. Sanford C. Bernstein set a $1,300.00 price objective on shares of Micron Technology in a research report on Monday, June 22nd. Finally, Mizuho boosted their target price on shares of Micron Technology from $1,150.00 to $1,375.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-two have given a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Micron Technology currently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $1,261.26.

Micron Technology Stock Down 0.8%

Shares of MU opened at $966.78 on Friday. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $967.02 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $696.28. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.09 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.89 and a beta of 2.18. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 52 week low of $114.25 and a 52 week high of $1,255.00. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05, a quick ratio of 2.98 and a current ratio of 3.42.

Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, June 24th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $25.11 earnings per share for the quarter, topping 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 during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $35.91 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $1.91 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 345.8% on a year-over-year basis. Micron Technology has set its Q4 2026 guidance at 30.000-32.000 EPS. On average, analysts predict that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 72.93 earnings per share for the current year.

Micron Technology Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Investors of record on Monday, July 6th were given 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, July 6th. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 1.36%.

Key Stories Impacting Micron Technology

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

• Positive Sentiment: $10 billion research commitment: Micron unveiled Micron Research Labs in Boise, backed by a planned $10 billion investment over the next decade. The facility will focus on memory, advanced packaging, computing systems and future semiconductor manufacturing, potentially strengthening Micron’s position in AI infrastructure. Micron Research Labs announcement
• Positive Sentiment: Strong AI demand outlook: CEO Sanjay Mehrotra said AI has fundamentally changed the traditional boom-and-bust memory cycle and that AI systems cannot scale without memory. Tight supply and demand for high-bandwidth memory, server DRAM and data-center products remain key bullish catalysts. Micron CEO AI demand comments
• Positive Sentiment: Upbeat analyst coverage: BMO Capital Markets initiated coverage with an “outperform” rating and a $1,300 price target. Separately, D.A. Davidson analyst Gil Luria reportedly raised his target to $2,000, keeping a Buy rating. These forecasts suggest analysts expect AI-driven memory pricing and earnings to support further gains. Micron price target commentary
• Positive Sentiment: Positive sector momentum: Strong demand and SK hynix’s $28.6 billion buyback are supporting confidence across memory stocks. Investors are also watching Nvidia’s upcoming earnings for evidence that AI infrastructure spending remains robust. Nvidia and Micron AI outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: Long-term expansion versus execution risk: Micron’s broader $50 billion Idaho manufacturing buildout should increase U.S. capacity and support future growth, but the scale of the spending raises capital-allocation, construction and execution risks.
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and cyclicality concerns: Commentary warns that Micron’s record revenue has been driven primarily by higher memory prices rather than substantial shipment growth. Bears argue that memory remains cyclical and that AI optimism may already be reflected in the stock’s substantial prior rally. Micron memory price analysis
• Negative Sentiment: Market and analyst pressure: Rising Treasury yields have weighed on growth stocks, while Zacks Research downgraded Micron from “strong buy” to “hold.” Michael Burry’s warning that AI infrastructure may contain excessive leverage adds to broader sector risk.
• Negative Sentiment: Insider and institutional selling: EVP Sumit Sadana sold 15,000 shares for approximately $14 million, and Stanley Druckenmiller’s fund reportedly exited Micron during the second quarter. Neither transaction necessarily signals deteriorating fundamentals, but both can reinforce profit-taking concerns after the sharp advance. Micron insider sale
• Negative Sentiment: No near-term buyback: Micron is prioritizing large investments and cannot immediately match rivals’ aggressive repurchases, reducing a potential source of near-term shareholder support. Micron buyback analysis

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.