EULAV Asset Management Sells 5,000 Shares of Micron Technology, Inc. $MU

EULAV Asset Management trimmed its position in Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) by 9.1% in the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 50,000 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after selling 5,000 shares during the period. EULAV Asset Management’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $8,366,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in MU. American Capital Advisory LLC boosted its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 20.4% in the 3rd quarter. American Capital Advisory LLC now owns 272 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $46,000 after buying an additional 46 shares during the last quarter. Teamwork Financial Advisors LLC lifted its holdings 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 worth $2,505,000 after acquiring an additional 53 shares during the period. Blue Trust Inc. boosted its position in Micron Technology by 0.5% in the third 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 during the last quarter. Lodestone Wealth Management LLC grew its stake in Micron Technology by 3.2% in the 3rd quarter. Lodestone Wealth Management LLC now owns 1,693 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $283,000 after purchasing an additional 53 shares during the period. Finally, Allen Capital Group LLC grew its stake in Micron Technology by 1.2% in the 3rd quarter. Allen Capital Group LLC now owns 4,554 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $762,000 after purchasing an additional 54 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.84% of the company’s stock.

Micron Technology News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: RBC Capital initiated coverage with an “Outperform” rating and a $425 price target, signaling fresh institutional support that can drive demand from fund managers. RBC Capital initiates coverage
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple firms raised price targets this morning (Cantor Fitzgerald to $450, Wells Fargo to $410, Citi to $385), reinforcing a bullish consensus and suggesting upside to current estimates. (See Benzinga/TickerReport coverage for the individual notes.) Analyst price target raises
• Positive Sentiment: MarketBeat highlights Micron’s aggressive HBM (high-bandwidth memory) ramp and booked-out capacity into 2026–2027 — a fundamental driver of revenue and margin upside as AI data-center demand remains tight. Micron: Accelerating HBM Ramp Extends Growth Into 2027
• Positive Sentiment: Insider buying: Director Teyin M. Liu purchased 11,600 shares (~$3.9M) at ~ $337 — a strong signal of management confidence that tends to be viewed favorably by investors. SEC filing: insider purchase
• Neutral Sentiment: Sector commentary (Zacks, others) keeps Micron among top semiconductor/AI picks, supporting demand but also placing MU in a widely owned thematic trade — which can amplify volatility. 4 Stocks to Watch
• Negative Sentiment: Competition and rotation stories surface: some pieces argue NVIDIA (and other AI chip plays) could outpace Micron as the next big AI beneficiary, which can reallocate flows away from memory names. After Micron’s surge, this AI chip stock could be next
• Negative Sentiment: Risk discussion: analytical pieces (Forbes) remind investors that MU has historically experienced sharp drawdowns (30%+ moves) and outline scenarios that could trigger large pullbacks, underscoring elevated volatility despite strong fundamentals. What Can Cause A 30% Drop In Micron Stock?
• Negative Sentiment: Some investors/authors are taking profits after the rapid rerating, which can add selling pressure and short-term volatility even amid bullish analyst revisions. Why I’m taking profits

Micron Technology Stock Performance

NASDAQ MU opened at $336.63 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $378.88 billion, a P/E ratio of 32.00, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.21 and a beta of 1.50. The company has a quick ratio of 1.78, a current ratio of 2.46 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19. The company’s 50 day moving average is $265.40 and its 200-day moving average is $190.13. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 12-month low of $61.54 and a 12-month high of $351.23.

Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) last released 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 during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $12.62 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $1.79 EPS. Micron Technology’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. Sell-side analysts predict that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 6.08 earnings per share for the current year.

Micron Technology Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, January 14th. Investors of record on Monday, December 29th were issued a dividend of $0.115 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, December 29th. This represents a $0.46 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.1%. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio is 4.37%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Micron Technology

In other news, CEO Sanjay Mehrotra sold 3,743 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, November 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $233.39, for a total value of $873,578.77. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 396,578 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $92,557,339.42. This represents a 0.93% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, EVP April S. Arnzen sold 15,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $277.09, for a total transaction of $4,156,350.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 165,618 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $45,891,091.62. This trade represents a 8.30% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 318,800 shares of company stock worth $72,333,387 in the last three months. 0.24% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research firms have recently commented on MU. KGI Securities upgraded Micron Technology from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, September 24th. Piper Sandler raised their price objective on shares of Micron Technology from $275.00 to $400.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 7th. Raymond James Financial boosted their target price on shares of Micron Technology from $190.00 to $310.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, December 18th. UBS Group increased their target price on shares of Micron Technology from $300.00 to $400.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 7th. Finally, Morgan Stanley lifted their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $338.00 to $350.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, December 18th. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have given a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $320.62.

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.