Harmony Asset Management LLC lessened its holdings in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 24.2% in the third quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund owned 8,994 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after selling 2,873 shares during the quarter. Harmony Asset Management LLC’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $1,505,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Several other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Norges Bank bought a new stake in shares of Micron Technology in the 2nd quarter valued at $1,980,700,000. Slate Path Capital LP acquired a new position in Micron Technology during the second quarter worth $317,751,000. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 1.9% in the 2nd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 103,879,662 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $12,803,168,000 after acquiring an additional 1,973,294 shares in the last quarter. State Street Corp grew its stake in Micron Technology by 2.7% in the second 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 in the last quarter. Finally, Orbis Allan Gray Ltd lifted its stake in Micron Technology by 50.2% in the second quarter. Orbis Allan Gray Ltd now owns 3,457,726 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $426,165,000 after acquiring an additional 1,156,086 shares during the last quarter. 80.84% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Trending Headlines about Micron Technology
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Mizuho raised its price target to $480 and kept an Outperform rating, reinforcing bullish expectations around memory demand and Micron’s positioning in AI/dram/HBM markets. Mizuho Lifts Micron Technology, Inc. (MU)’s Price Target To $480
- Positive Sentiment: Phillip Securities set a $500 price target and issued a strong‑buy view citing strong HBM (high‑bandwidth memory) demand — a bullish signal for multi‑year upside tied to AI infrastructure spending. Micron (MU) Stock: Phillip Securities Sets $500 Price Target on HBM Demand
- Positive Sentiment: Micron announced a $24 billion Singapore NAND “megafab” project, signaling long‑term capacity build for NAND demand (supports revenue growth but increases near‑term capex expectations). Micron Technology (MU) Is Up 6.7% After Launching $24 Billion Singapore NAND Megafab Project
- Neutral Sentiment: Several valuation and bull‑case pieces review whether AI tailwinds and recent gains are already priced in — useful for investors reassessing entry points but not immediate catalysts. Micron Technology (MU) Valuation Check As Strong Multi Year Returns Meet AI Supercycle Expectations
- Neutral Sentiment: Analysis pieces argue Micron’s AI memory tailwinds are strong but warn some of those positives may already be reflected in the stock — weigh conviction versus stretched multiples. Micron: Tailwinds Priced In
- Negative Sentiment: Profit‑taking and unusual options activity pushed the stock lower after a sharp rally; commentators point to classic post‑run pullback dynamics and investor caution on very large capex commitments. Micron stock sinks after big rally: why profit-taking is hitting now
- Negative Sentiment: EVP Sumit Sadana sold 25,000 shares (~$10.7M at ~$429.89), reducing his stake ~9.2% — an insider sale that can stoke short‑term investor concern about near‑term sentiment. SEC Filing: Insider Sale
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Micron Technology Price Performance
Shares of NASDAQ MU opened at $379.66 on Thursday. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $312.48 and its 200-day moving average price is $217.98. The firm has a market capitalization of $427.31 billion, a P/E ratio of 36.09 and a beta of 1.52. The company has a current ratio of 2.46, a quick ratio of 1.78 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 1-year low of $61.54 and a 1-year 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 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.77 by $1.01. The firm had revenue of $13.64 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $12.62 billion. Micron Technology had a return on equity of 22.71% and a net margin of 28.15%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 56.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $1.79 earnings per share. 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 business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, January 14th. Investors of record on Monday, December 29th were given a dividend of $0.115 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, December 29th. This represents a $0.46 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.1%. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio is presently 4.37%.
Insider Activity at Micron Technology
In related news, EVP April S. Arnzen sold 15,000 shares of Micron Technology stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $277.09, for a total value of $4,156,350.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 165,618 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $45,891,091.62. The trade was a 8.30% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, Director Teyin M. Liu purchased 7,820 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, January 14th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $337.50 per share, for a total transaction of $2,639,250.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 25,910 shares in the company, valued at approximately $8,744,625. The trade was a 43.23% increase in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last 90 days, insiders have bought 23,200 shares of company stock worth $7,821,723 and have sold 77,366 shares worth $28,180,987. 0.24% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
About Micron Technology
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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