Chung Wu Investment Group LLC boosted its position in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 9,495.0% in the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 9,595 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after buying an additional 9,495 shares during the quarter. Micron Technology makes up about 1.3% of Chung Wu Investment Group LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 15th biggest holding. Chung Wu Investment Group LLC’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $1,605,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in MU. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 1.9% in the second quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 103,879,662 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $12,803,168,000 after purchasing an additional 1,973,294 shares during the last quarter. State Street Corp raised its position in Micron Technology by 2.7% during the 2nd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 51,373,591 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $6,331,795,000 after purchasing an additional 1,349,713 shares during the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC lifted its holdings in Micron Technology by 1.2% in the 2nd quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 25,690,491 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $3,152,974,000 after buying an additional 314,489 shares during the period. Norges Bank bought a new stake in shares of Micron Technology in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $1,980,700,000. Finally, Invesco Ltd. increased its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 3.2% during the second quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 8,913,450 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $1,098,583,000 after buying an additional 277,507 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 80.84% of the company’s stock.
Insider Activity at Micron Technology
In other Micron Technology news, EVP Manish H. Bhatia sold 26,623 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, January 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $391.04, for a total transaction of $10,410,657.92. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 323,486 shares in the company, valued at approximately $126,495,965.44. This trade represents a 7.60% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, CAO Scott R. Allen sold 2,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, January 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $337.50, for a total transaction of $675,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 38,237 shares in the company, valued at approximately $12,904,987.50. This represents a 4.97% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last ninety days, insiders bought 23,200 shares of company stock worth $7,821,723 and sold 61,123 shares worth $19,547,151. Company insiders own 0.24% of the company’s stock.
Micron Technology News Summary
- Positive Sentiment: Company capacity buildouts and bullish management commentary support a multi-year tightness in memory supply, reinforcing revenue and margin upside tied to AI/HBM demand. Micron’s CEO Has Just Dropped Game-Changing News
- Positive Sentiment: Micron broke ground on a major Singapore NAND fab (~$24B over 10 years) and has large capacity commitments (cited multi‑country investments), which underpins long-term supply discipline and market share expansion. Micron (MU) Expands Manufacturing Footprint as AI Drives Long-Term Memory Demand
- Positive Sentiment: Multiple analyst upgrades and bullish coverage (including Zacks rankings and recent upgrades that lifted targets) have driven buying interest and a stretched short-term rerate. Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) Trading 6.1% Higher Following Analyst Upgrade
- Positive Sentiment: Industry leader Samsung signaling a “golden era” for memory chips supports an optimistic demand/pricing backdrop for Micron’s DRAM/HBM businesses. Micron Stock Pops. Samsung Signals ‘Golden Era’ for Memory Chips.
- Neutral Sentiment: Roundup of Wall Street analyst target prices and coverage — useful for context but represents a mix of views rather than a single directional catalyst. What Are Wall Street Analysts’ Target Price for Micron Technology Stock?
- Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: a top operations executive sold shares ahead of the stock’s all-time high, which can trigger investor concern despite routine lockup/compensation explanations. Micron Stock Keeps Climbing—And a Top Executive May Have Sold Too Soon
- Negative Sentiment: Unusual put-option activity after MU’s rapid two‑month doubling suggests some traders are hedging or betting on a pullback, adding to intraday volatility and downside risk. Unusual Put Options Activity in Micron Technology After MU Stock Doubles in 2 Months
- Negative Sentiment: Commentary questioning whether the rally has peaked creates profit‑taking pressure even as management reiterates a bullish long-term view. Think Micron Technology’s Stock May Have Peaked? This Is Why Its CEO Remains Bullish.
Micron Technology Stock Performance
Shares of MU opened at $414.88 on Friday. 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 stock has a market cap of $466.95 billion, a P/E ratio of 39.44 and a beta of 1.50. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $301.32 and its 200-day moving average price is $211.73. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 52 week low of $61.54 and a 52 week high of $455.50.
Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU – Get Free Report) last announced 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. Micron Technology had a return on equity of 22.71% and a net margin of 28.15%.The business had revenue of $13.64 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $12.62 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.79 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly 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. Equities research analysts anticipate that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 6.08 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Micron Technology Announces Dividend
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, January 14th. Investors of record on Monday, December 29th were paid a $0.115 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, December 29th. This represents a $0.46 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.1%. Micron Technology’s payout ratio is presently 4.37%.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
A number of analysts recently commented on the company. UBS Group raised their price target on Micron Technology from $300.00 to $400.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 7th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price objective on shares of Micron Technology from $220.00 to $350.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, December 18th. Stifel Nicolaus lifted their target price on shares of Micron Technology from $300.00 to $360.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 20th. New Street Research reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a research report on Tuesday, October 14th. Finally, 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, January 14th. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have assigned a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $349.76.
Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on MU
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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