Global X Japan Co. Ltd. Reduces Holdings in Micron Technology, Inc. $MU

Global X Japan Co. Ltd. lowered its holdings in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) by 33.5% in the third quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund owned 21,002 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after selling 10,571 shares during the quarter. Global X Japan Co. Ltd.’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $3,514,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other large investors have also modified their holdings of the business. Teamwork Financial Advisors LLC lifted its stake in Micron Technology by 0.4% in the 3rd quarter. Teamwork Financial Advisors LLC now owns 14,974 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $2,505,000 after buying an additional 53 shares in the last quarter. 1620 Investment Advisors Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 5.7% in the third quarter. 1620 Investment Advisors Inc. now owns 1,467 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $245,000 after acquiring an additional 79 shares during the last quarter. Central Valley Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Micron Technology by 3.1% in the third quarter. Central Valley Advisors LLC now owns 2,789 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $467,000 after acquiring an additional 83 shares in the last quarter. Orrstown Financial Services Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 3.5% during the third quarter. Orrstown Financial Services Inc. now owns 2,881 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $482,000 after acquiring an additional 98 shares during the last quarter. Finally, 180 Wealth Advisors LLC increased its position in Micron Technology by 1.9% during the 2nd quarter. 180 Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 5,235 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $645,000 after purchasing an additional 99 shares in the last quarter. 80.84% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Stores Impacting Micron Technology

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

• Positive Sentiment: Blowout earnings + sold‑out HBM: Micron reported a Q1 FY2026 beat and management said HBM capacity is sold out through 2026 with much of pricing locked — providing multi‑quarter revenue visibility and materially de‑risking near‑term cash flow and margins. Micron Technology (MU) Soars 10% on Stellar Earnings and Record 2026 Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: MarketBeat deep dive — AI memory supercycle validated: analysis highlights >50% gross margins, data‑center revenue share >50%, aggressive $20B FY2026 CapEx (fast‑tracking Idaho fab) and HBM4 sampling — all signals of durable structural change from cyclical memory vendor to high‑margin AI supplier. Micron Just Changed the AI Cycle—and the Market Knows It
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst bullishness and price‑target uplifts: multiple outlets report fresh analyst upgrades and higher price targets (some headlines cite targets up to $500), reinforcing momentum and prompting institutional window‑dressing demand. Micron (MU) Receives $500 Target as AI Fuels DRAM and NAND Demand
• Positive Sentiment: HBM market structure supports price power: coverage pieces outline constrained HBM supply through 2026–2027, large price increases for HBM, and why Micron is positioned to gain share — a demand/supply dynamic that supports outsized revenue and margin expansion. 4 Memorable Ways to Play the HBM Market Boom
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader market tailwind: major U.S. indexes were rising (S&P near record), which helped momentum names like Micron as investors re‑risk into AI winners during a quiet year‑end tape. Dow Jones Today: Major Stock Indexes Rise for 4th Straight Session
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation/mean‑reversion risk: some commentators warn the rally may have overshot fundamentals in the short term and that high CapEx, execution risk on new fabs, or a future easing in HBM pricing could introduce downside if demand or execution falters. Micron: Rally Went Too Far, This Party Shouldn’t Last Forever

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several analysts have commented on the company. Sanford C. Bernstein restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a report on Thursday, December 18th. BNP Paribas Exane upgraded Micron Technology from an “underperform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $270.00 price objective on the stock in a research note on Monday, October 13th. Rosenblatt Securities restated a “buy” rating and issued a $300.00 target price on shares of Micron Technology in a research note on Monday, December 15th. Citigroup increased their target price on Micron Technology from $300.00 to $330.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, December 18th. Finally, Susquehanna boosted their price objective on Micron Technology from $200.00 to $300.00 and gave the company a “positive” rating in a report on Monday, December 8th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-nine have assigned a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $282.61.

Micron Technology Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:MU opened at $276.27 on Wednesday. Micron Technology, Inc. has a one year low of $61.54 and a one year high of $281.86. The company has a market capitalization of $310.94 billion, a PE ratio of 26.26, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.17 and a beta of 1.54. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, a quick ratio of 1.78 and a current ratio of 2.46. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $231.82 and a 200-day moving average of $167.84.

Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) last posted its quarterly earnings data 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. The firm had revenue of $13.64 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $12.62 billion. Micron Technology had a net margin of 28.15% and a return on equity of 22.71%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 56.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.79 EPS. Micron Technology has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 8.220-8.620 EPS. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 6.08 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Micron Technology Dividend Announcement

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

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Micron Technology news, Director Steven J. Gomo sold 5,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, December 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $263.63, for a total value of $1,318,150.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 19,139 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,045,614.57. This represents a 20.71% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, CEO Sanjay Mehrotra sold 3,743 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, November 7th. The stock was sold at an average price of $233.39, for a total transaction of $873,578.77. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 396,578 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $92,557,339.42. The trade was a 0.93% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 389,852 shares of company stock valued at $84,838,803 in the last three months. Company insiders own 0.24% of the company’s stock.

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.