Cwm LLC grew its holdings in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 65.3% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 183,815 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after buying an additional 72,582 shares during the quarter. Cwm LLC’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $30,756,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the business. Orleans Capital Management Corp LA bought a new position in Micron Technology in the second quarter worth approximately $256,000. Cary Street Partners Financial LLC raised its position in Micron Technology by 25.0% during the 2nd quarter. Cary Street Partners Financial LLC now owns 26,132 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $3,221,000 after purchasing an additional 5,233 shares in the last quarter. Wealthspire Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 27.8% in the 2nd quarter. Wealthspire Advisors LLC now owns 14,754 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $1,818,000 after buying an additional 3,208 shares during the period. KLP Kapitalforvaltning AS grew its position in shares of Micron Technology by 6.2% during the 2nd quarter. KLP Kapitalforvaltning AS now owns 403,105 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $49,683,000 after buying an additional 23,600 shares in the last quarter. Finally, WealthBridge Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Micron Technology during the second quarter valued at $210,000. 80.84% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Micron Technology Price Performance
NASDAQ MU opened at $284.79 on Friday. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $237.05 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $170.70. The firm has a market capitalization of $320.53 billion, a P/E ratio of 27.07, a P/E/G ratio of 0.18 and a beta of 1.54. The company has a current ratio of 2.46, a quick ratio of 1.78 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 12-month low of $61.54 and a 12-month high of $290.87.
Micron Technology Announces Dividend
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 is Monday, December 29th. This represents a $0.46 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.2%. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio is 4.37%.
Micron Technology News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q1 FY2026 results and guidance surprised to the upside (revenue, EPS, record free cash flow) and management signaled continued AI / HBM demand and accelerating momentum — this is the core bullish engine behind recent price strength and analyst upgrades. Read More.
- Positive Sentiment: Shares extended a record‑high streak (multiday highs) as traders bought the earnings narrative and AI memory tailwinds; that momentum lifted MU into many “top stock” and “start strong” lists for 2026. Read More.
- Positive Sentiment: Brokerage and media pieces highlighting Micron as a key beneficiary of the AI/memory supercycle (and as a hardware pick ahead of a gadget/AI boom) are supporting buying interest and raised price targets. Read More.
- Neutral Sentiment: Industry roundup articles list MU among undervalued/strong hardware names to watch for 2026; useful for longer‑term positioning but less likely to move intraday volume materially. Read More.
- Neutral Sentiment: Similar thematic pieces group MU with other hardware/AI winners for 2026; these reinforce narrative exposure to AI memory demand but are broader market commentary rather than company‑specific catalysts. Read More.
- Neutral Sentiment: Consumer pieces on monetizing MU shares (covered income strategies) reflect retail interest and higher retail participation after the run, but these are tactical/derivative stories rather than fundamental drivers. Read More.
- Negative Sentiment: A company director recently sold about $1.32M of MU stock — a potential trigger for short‑term profit taking and an item some investors watch as a cautionary signal (though size is modest vs. market cap). Read More.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several research analysts have issued reports on MU shares. HSBC initiated coverage on shares of Micron Technology in a report on Tuesday, December 9th. They set a “buy” rating and a $330.00 target price on the stock. Cantor Fitzgerald increased their price objective on shares of Micron Technology from $300.00 to $350.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, December 18th. Barclays lifted their price objective on shares of Micron Technology from $240.00 to $275.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, December 18th. Wall Street Zen upgraded Micron Technology from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Sunday, November 23rd. Finally, Weiss Ratings upgraded Micron Technology from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Saturday, November 1st. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-nine have given a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Micron Technology has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $282.61.
Check Out Our Latest Report on Micron Technology
Insider Activity at Micron Technology
In other Micron Technology news, EVP April S. Arnzen sold 15,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, September 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $164.04, for a total value of $2,460,600.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 131,580 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $21,584,383.20. This trade represents a 10.23% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, EVP Scott J. Deboer sold 82,000 shares of Micron Technology stock in a transaction on Monday, October 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $222.81, for a total transaction of $18,270,420.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 154,145 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $34,345,047.45. The trade was a 34.72% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 384,300 shares of company stock valued at $83,974,468. Company insiders own 0.24% of the company’s stock.
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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