Concurrent Investment Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 21.0% in the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor owned 21,747 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after acquiring an additional 3,779 shares during the period. Concurrent Investment Advisors LLC’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $3,639,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the company. Orleans Capital Management Corp LA purchased a new stake in shares of Micron Technology during the second quarter valued at approximately $256,000. Cary Street Partners Financial LLC lifted its holdings in Micron Technology by 25.0% in the 2nd quarter. Cary Street Partners Financial LLC now owns 26,132 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $3,221,000 after buying an additional 5,233 shares in the last quarter. Wealthspire Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 27.8% during the second quarter. Wealthspire Advisors LLC now owns 14,754 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $1,818,000 after acquiring an additional 3,208 shares in the last quarter. KLP Kapitalforvaltning AS increased its position in shares of Micron Technology by 6.2% during the second quarter. KLP Kapitalforvaltning AS now owns 403,105 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $49,683,000 after acquiring an additional 23,600 shares during the last quarter. Finally, WealthBridge Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Micron Technology in the second quarter worth about $210,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.84% of the company’s stock.
Micron Technology News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Micron is accelerating HBM capacity (Singapore packaging, Boise, Japan, Clay NY megafab longer term) and is essentially sold out through 2026 — tight HBM supply and pricing power underpin upside to 2026–27 revenue and margins. Micron: Accelerating HBM Ramp Extends Growth Into 2027
- Positive Sentiment: Multiple brokerages have lifted price targets and ratings (Cantor Fitzgerald, KeyCorp, BofA among others), supporting sentiment that MU can still climb toward $400–$450 targets. Analyst price target raises (Benzinga)
- Positive Sentiment: MU is showing up on top growth/strong‑buy lists (Zacks Rank #1 and Zacks growth picks), reinforcing momentum flows from retail and quant strategies. Best Growth Stocks to Buy for Jan. 14
- Neutral Sentiment: Feature pieces highlight MU as a momentum/strong‑fundamentals stock — useful context for longer‑term bulls but less likely to trigger immediate price moves. Micron: A Momentum Stock With Strong Fundamentals
- Neutral Sentiment: Analysts are actively re‑running valuation models and updating forecasts — consensus targets have risen sharply, but longer‑term estimates still vary, leaving room for revisions. Micron Technology (MU) Analysts Adjust Valuation Forecasts
- Negative Sentiment: Calls for profit‑taking and trimming after a rapid rerating are circulating; some investors/analysts warn the stock is vulnerable to short‑term pullbacks as positions are rotated. Why I’m Taking Profits After A Rapid Rerating (Rating Downgrade)
- Negative Sentiment: Industry risks: analysts flag potential oversupply, margin peaks, and Samsung/SK Hynix technology/capex moves that could pressure prices if capacity growth accelerates. Micron: Three Significant Risks That Could Be Crucial In The Long Term
- Negative Sentiment: SK Hynix announced a large new memory‑chip plant, which raises competitive and future supply concerns for the HBM market. SK Hynix Plans $13 Billion Memory‑Chip Plant
Micron Technology Stock Down 1.4%
Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, December 17th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $4.78 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.77 by $1.01. The business had revenue of $13.64 billion during 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 business’s revenue for the quarter was up 56.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $1.79 EPS. Micron Technology has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 8.220-8.620 EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 6.08 earnings per share for the current year.
Micron Technology Announces Dividend
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, January 14th. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 29th were paid a dividend of $0.115 per share. This represents a $0.46 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, December 29th. Micron Technology’s payout ratio is presently 4.37%.
Analyst Ratings Changes
A number of brokerages have issued reports on MU. Raymond James Financial upped their target price on Micron Technology from $190.00 to $310.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, December 18th. Itau BBA Securities reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a report on Thursday, December 18th. Cantor Fitzgerald raised their price objective on shares of Micron Technology from $350.00 to $450.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday. TD Cowen upped their target price 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. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein boosted their price objective on Micron Technology from $270.00 to $330.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, January 2nd. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-nine have issued a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $305.79.
Insider Transactions at Micron Technology
In other Micron Technology news, CFO Mark J. Murphy sold 126,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, October 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $225.31, for a total value of $28,389,060.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 219,693 shares in the company, valued at approximately $49,499,029.83. This trade represents a 36.45% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, EVP Scott J. Deboer sold 82,000 shares of Micron Technology 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 approximately $34,345,047.45. This trade represents a 34.72% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold 318,800 shares of company stock worth $72,333,387 in the last quarter. 0.24% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
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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