Shaker Investments LLC OH raised its stake in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 38.4% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 38,062 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after buying an additional 10,568 shares during the quarter. Micron Technology comprises approximately 2.5% of Shaker Investments LLC OH’s holdings, making the stock its 9th largest position. Shaker Investments LLC OH’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $6,369,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of MU. Teamwork Financial Advisors LLC grew its stake in Micron Technology by 0.4% during the third quarter. Teamwork Financial Advisors LLC now owns 14,974 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $2,505,000 after acquiring an additional 53 shares in the last quarter. Blue Trust Inc. lifted its stake in Micron Technology by 0.5% in the 3rd quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 10,633 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $1,779,000 after purchasing an additional 53 shares in the last quarter. HBW Advisory Services LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 2.5% during the 3rd quarter. HBW Advisory Services LLC now owns 2,818 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $471,000 after purchasing an additional 70 shares during the last quarter. 1620 Investment Advisors Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 5.7% during the 3rd quarter. 1620 Investment Advisors Inc. now owns 1,467 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $245,000 after purchasing an additional 79 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Central Valley Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of Micron Technology by 3.1% during the third quarter. Central Valley Advisors LLC now owns 2,789 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $467,000 after purchasing an additional 83 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 80.84% of the company’s stock.
Key Micron Technology News
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.
Micron Technology Stock Performance
Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, December 17th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $4.78 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.77 by $1.01. Micron Technology had a net margin of 28.15% and a return on equity of 22.71%. The business had revenue of $13.64 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $12.62 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $1.79 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 56.7% compared to the same quarter last year. Micron Technology has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 8.220-8.620 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 6.08 earnings per share for the current year.
Micron Technology Dividend Announcement
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, January 14th. Investors of record on Monday, December 29th will be given a $0.115 dividend. This represents a $0.46 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, December 29th. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio is 4.37%.
Analyst Ratings Changes
A number of equities research analysts recently commented on MU shares. HSBC began coverage on Micron Technology in a research report on Tuesday, December 9th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $330.00 target price on the stock. New Street Research reaffirmed a “neutral” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a report on Tuesday, October 14th. Cowen reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a report on Thursday, December 11th. Itau BBA Securities restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a research report on Thursday, December 18th. Finally, TD Cowen upped their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $275.00 to $300.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, December 18th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-nine have issued a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $282.61.
Read Our Latest Research Report on Micron Technology
Insiders Place Their Bets
In related news, Director Steven J. Gomo sold 5,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, December 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $263.63, for a total transaction of $1,318,150.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 19,139 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,045,614.57. This trade represents a 20.71% 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 Scott J. Deboer sold 82,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, October 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $222.81, for a total value of $18,270,420.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 154,145 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $34,345,047.45. The trade was a 34.72% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 384,300 shares of company stock valued at $83,974,468 over the last quarter. Corporate 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.
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