Zweig DiMenna Associates LLC lifted its position in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 72.3% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 45,500 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after buying an additional 19,098 shares during the quarter. Micron Technology makes up 2.1% of Zweig DiMenna Associates LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 16th largest holding. Zweig DiMenna Associates LLC’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $15,372,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Several other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of MU. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its position in shares of Micron Technology by 1.9% in the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 106,608,094 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $30,427,016,000 after acquiring an additional 1,954,644 shares in the last quarter. State Street Corp boosted its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 2.1% in the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 52,749,817 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $15,061,310,000 after acquiring an additional 1,090,644 shares during the period. Norges Bank purchased a new stake in shares of Micron Technology during the fourth quarter worth about $6,433,456,000. Morgan Stanley grew its position in shares of Micron Technology by 5.1% during the fourth quarter. Morgan Stanley now owns 16,396,655 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $4,679,771,000 after purchasing an additional 794,289 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Northern Trust Corp raised its stake in Micron Technology by 1.9% during the 4th quarter. Northern Trust Corp now owns 10,654,349 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $3,040,858,000 after purchasing an additional 194,550 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 80.84% of the company’s stock.
Micron Technology News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: KeyBanc raised its price target on Micron and reiterated an overweight view, citing persistent supply shortages and expectations for continued memory-price increases. Benzinga
- Positive Sentiment: Several reports highlighted Micron as a beneficiary of the AI boom, with strong demand for HBM and long-term supply agreements improving revenue visibility and supporting the bullish growth case. The AI Boom Isn’t Over: 3 Stocks to Buy for 2H 2026
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts and commentators said Micron’s recent pullback may have created a buying opportunity, arguing the stock still looks attractive relative to its growth outlook and memory-cycle fundamentals. Micron Offers a Lucrative Investment Opportunity at Current Valuation
- Neutral Sentiment: Micron continues to draw attention from high-profile investors and media, with articles emphasizing its role in AI infrastructure and its strong first-half performance, but these pieces are more sentiment drivers than new fundamentals. Why Micron Technology Stock Rallied on Tuesday
- Negative Sentiment: Micron is still under pressure from broader memory-sector volatility after SK Hynix’s weak outlook and the recent bear-market decline in chip stocks sparked fears that the AI-memory trade may be cooling. Micron Stock Drops as Memory Rivals’ Surging Spending Stokes Fears
Micron Technology Stock Performance
Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, June 24th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $25.11 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $21.39 by $3.72. The business had revenue of $41.46 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $35.91 billion. Micron Technology had a return on equity of 71.13% and a net margin of 55.91%.The company’s revenue was up 345.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $1.91 EPS. Micron Technology has set its Q4 2026 guidance at 30.000-32.000 EPS. On average, research analysts predict that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 72.94 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Micron Technology Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Investors of record on Monday, July 6th will be issued a $0.15 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, July 6th. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.1%. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 1.36%.
Analyst Ratings Changes
A number of research analysts recently commented on MU shares. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft boosted their price target on Micron Technology from $1,500.00 to $1,550.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, June 25th. Rosenblatt Securities lifted their price objective on shares of Micron Technology from $1,200.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Mizuho lifted their price objective on shares of Micron Technology from $1,150.00 to $1,375.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Raymond James Financial boosted their target price on shares of Micron Technology from $1,100.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, June 25th. Finally, 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 target price for the company. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have assigned a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $1,268.93.
Check Out Our Latest Stock Report on Micron Technology
Insider Buying and Selling at Micron Technology
In related news, CEO Sanjay Mehrotra sold 28,506 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, June 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,149.28, for a total value of $32,761,375.68. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 355,997 shares in the company, valued at approximately $409,140,232.16. The trade was a 7.41% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, EVP April S. Arnzen sold 40,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, July 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,083.94, for a total transaction of $43,357,600.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 85,737 shares in the company, valued at approximately $92,933,763.78. The trade was a 31.81% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 163,300 shares of company stock worth $152,667,204. Company insiders own 0.24% of the company’s stock.
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.
Featured Articles
- Five stocks we like better than Micron Technology
- Why Fastenal’s Latest Drop Could Be Its Biggest Opportunity Yet
- 3 Overlooked Energy ETFs Delivering Strong Returns and Income
- 3 Space Stocks That Could Outshine SpaceX After Its IPO
- JPMorgan’s Q2 Strength Gives the Stock Rally New Support
Receive News & Ratings for Micron Technology Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Micron Technology and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter.
