GAM Holding AG Makes New Investment in Micron Technology, Inc. $MU

GAM Holding AG acquired a new position in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 2,874 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $481,000.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of MU. First Command Advisory Services Inc. increased its holdings in Micron Technology by 225.0% during the 2nd quarter. First Command Advisory Services Inc. now owns 221 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 153 shares in the last quarter. Howard Hughes Medical Institute bought a new stake in shares of Micron Technology during the second quarter worth $30,000. AlphaQuest LLC grew its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 13,250.0% during the second quarter. AlphaQuest LLC now owns 267 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $33,000 after purchasing an additional 265 shares during the last quarter. WealthCollab LLC increased its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 4,500.0% in the second quarter. WealthCollab LLC now owns 276 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $34,000 after buying an additional 270 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Hilltop National Bank bought a new position in shares of Micron Technology in the second quarter valued at about $37,000. 80.84% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Headlines Impacting Micron Technology

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

• Positive Sentiment: Wall Street / media narratives highlight a re-rating tied to AI demand and supply scarcity — analysts and journalists say Micron now has pricing power and margin expansion potential, which is a primary driver of the rally. Micron stock skyrockets nearly 10%: what’s driving AI memory re-rating
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrade / price-target lift: Sanford C. Bernstein raised its price target to $330 with an outperform rating, reinforcing buy-side momentum and giving investors a higher nearby valuation anchor. Micron Technology (MU) PT Raised to $330 at Bernstein
• Positive Sentiment: Confirmed leadership in the memory supercycle: end‑of‑year wrapups and sector reports list Micron among the biggest 2025 winners (HBM shortages and hyperscaler demand), supporting continued momentum and analyst bullishness. The 3 Stocks That Crushed the S&P 500 in 2025
• Positive Sentiment: Large bullish flows / unusual market activity — data and reports point to rare “big money” inflows and notable options activity, which amplifies short-term upside as speculators and institutions add exposure. See How Micron Shares Rise on Rare Bullish Inflows Micron Technology Unusual Options Activity
• Neutral Sentiment: Market thematic tailwinds (January effect / AI rotation) are lifting multiple AI‑exposed names — Micron benefits from the theme, but gains may be linked to broader sector flows rather than idiosyncratic news alone. 3 AI Stocks Poised to Surge on the January Effect
• Neutral Sentiment: Media pieces and screeners are flagging MU as a thematic pick or “undervalued” AI play — helpful for flows but not a guarantee of sustained outperformance absent execution and macro support. Find the Next NVIDIA With This Semiconductor ETF (MU)
• Negative Sentiment: Some analysts and notes warn on timing and valuation risks — at least one downgrade/critical take argues the rally could be vulnerable to a reset if supply/demand dynamics or macro factors shift. That creates downside risk for traders buying at elevated levels. Micron – Timing Might Be Everything (Ratings Downgrade)
• Negative Sentiment: Short-term liquidity caveat: some holiday‑period reports noted thinner volumes and occasional holiday/slippage dynamics that can exaggerate moves and increase volatility. Micron (MU) Stock; Slips on Thin Holiday Volume as AI Memory Tailwinds Dominate Outlook

Micron Technology Stock Performance

Shares of Micron Technology stock opened at $315.42 on Friday. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $245.87 and a two-hundred day moving average of $177.29. 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 market capitalization of $355.01 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 29.98, a PEG ratio of 0.20 and a beta of 1.50. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 52 week low of $61.54 and a 52 week high of $315.60.

Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, December 17th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $4.78 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.77 by $1.01. The business had revenue of $13.64 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $12.62 billion. Micron Technology had a return on equity of 22.71% and a net margin of 28.15%.The firm’s revenue was up 56.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company earned $1.79 EPS. Micron Technology has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 8.220-8.620 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts predict that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 6.08 EPS for the current year.

Micron Technology Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, January 14th. Stockholders of record on Monday, December 29th will be paid a $0.115 dividend. 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 0.1%. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio is 4.37%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several brokerages recently issued reports on MU. Itau BBA Securities reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a research report on Thursday, December 18th. KGI Securities upgraded shares of Micron Technology from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, September 24th. Cowen reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a report on Thursday, December 11th. Citigroup lifted 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, Wedbush set a $320.00 price target on Micron Technology in a research note on Thursday, December 18th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-nine have assigned a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Micron Technology currently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $284.24.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, EVP Scott J. Deboer sold 82,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred 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 sale, the executive vice president directly owned 154,145 shares in the company, valued at $34,345,047.45. This trade represents a 34.72% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, Director Steven J. Gomo sold 5,000 shares of the business’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 transaction of $1,318,150.00. Following the transaction, 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 position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold a total of 349,163 shares of company stock worth $77,822,318 over the last quarter. 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.