Avanza Fonder AB Sells 1,495 Shares of Micron Technology, Inc. $MU

Avanza Fonder AB cut its holdings in Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) by 1.7% during the 4th quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 86,739 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after selling 1,495 shares during the quarter. Micron Technology makes up approximately 0.6% of Avanza Fonder AB’s holdings, making the stock its 25th biggest holding. Avanza Fonder AB’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $24,756,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Orleans Capital Management Corp LA acquired a new position in Micron Technology in the second quarter valued at $256,000. iA Global Asset Management Inc. grew its holdings in Micron Technology by 18.7% during the 3rd quarter. iA Global Asset Management Inc. now owns 146,890 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $24,578,000 after acquiring an additional 23,117 shares during the period. Cary Street Partners Financial LLC raised its position in shares of 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 acquiring an additional 5,233 shares in the last quarter. Wealthfront Advisers LLC raised its position in shares of Micron Technology by 9.8% in the 3rd quarter. Wealthfront Advisers LLC now owns 95,396 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $15,962,000 after acquiring an additional 8,489 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Westpac Banking Corp lifted its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 251.0% in the 3rd quarter. Westpac Banking Corp now owns 23,086 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $3,863,000 after purchasing an additional 16,509 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 80.84% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling at Micron Technology

In other Micron Technology news, Director Teyin M. Liu acquired 11,600 shares of Micron Technology stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, January 13th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $337.07 per share, for a total transaction of $3,910,012.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director directly owned 14,310 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,823,471.70. This represents a 428.04% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, CAO Scott R. Allen sold 2,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, January 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $337.50, for a total transaction of $675,000.00. Following the sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 38,237 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $12,904,987.50. The trade was a 4.97% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last three months, insiders have bought 23,200 shares of company stock valued at $7,821,723 and have sold 53,623 shares valued at $21,832,908. 0.24% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Micron Technology Trading Down 4.4%

NASDAQ MU opened at $404.35 on Tuesday. The company has a market cap of $456.00 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.09 and a beta of 1.50. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 52 week low of $61.54 and a 52 week high of $471.34. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $403.81 and a 200-day moving average price of $287.33. The company has a quick ratio of 2.32, a current ratio of 2.90 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13.

Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, March 18th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $12.20 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $8.50 by $3.70. Micron Technology had a return on equity of 41.16% and a net margin of 41.49%.The company had revenue of $23.86 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $18.90 billion. During the same period last year, the business earned $1.56 EPS. Micron Technology’s quarterly revenue was up 196.3% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, equities analysts expect that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 6.08 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Micron Technology Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 15th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 30th will be paid a $0.15 dividend. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.1%. This is a positive change from Micron Technology’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.12. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 30th. Micron Technology’s payout ratio is 2.17%.

Micron Technology News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Blowout Q2 results and bullish guidance — Micron reported record revenue ($23.86B) and a huge EPS beat, and management issued very strong forward guidance that highlights AI/HBM demand and tight supply as drivers of continued margin expansion. Micron: Buy The Latest Blowout
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend hike tied to surging free cash flow — Coverage highlights a meaningful dividend increase (article cites a large raise) reflecting FCF strength, which strengthens the shareholder‑return story and supports valuation upside. Micron Technology Hikes Its Dividend 30% Due to Surging FCF
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts raising targets and reiterating buys — Multiple firms have lifted price targets and maintained buy ratings after the quarter, pushing model forecasts materially higher and supporting longer‑term upside. Micron Technology: Buy Rating Backed by Surging Profitability
• Neutral Sentiment: AI/data‑center runway remains the dominant macro theme — broader market pieces and sector analysis point to sustained AI infrastructure spending, which benefits Micron but also tightens expectations for future quarters. What to Expect From the Q1 Earnings Season: AI Strength
• Neutral Sentiment: Positive growth narratives and buy‑the‑dip sentiment are lifting interest in MU, but these are market‑wide themes rather than company‑specific catalysts. Here is Why Growth Investors Should Buy Micron (MU) Now
• Negative Sentiment: “Sell‑the‑news” and profit‑taking after the beat — despite the blowout numbers, the stock has seen a sharp intraday pullback as traders lock in gains after a massive multi‑quarter run; high expectations pushed valuations and opened the door for a correction. Micron Drops 4% Despite Strong Earnings: Is This a Buying Opportunity?
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst caution and bearish commentary — a subset of analysts and commentators are pointing to warning signs (sustainability of pricing, cyclicality, execution risks) that could cap the rally if supply or end‑market demand shifts. The Troubling Signs Coming Into Focus For Micron Investors
• Negative Sentiment: Elevated insider sales flagged by data aggregators — recent filings show significant insider selling activity, which some investors interpret as a near‑term negative signal despite firm fundamentals. Micron Technology Stock (MU) Opinions on Q2 Earnings Report

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several brokerages recently commented on MU. Summit Insights lowered Micron Technology from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, March 19th. UBS Group lifted their target price on Micron Technology from $475.00 to $510.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, March 19th. Needham & Company LLC increased their price target on Micron Technology from $450.00 to $500.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, March 19th. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their price objective on shares of Micron Technology from $360.00 to $400.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, March 19th. Finally, Wolfe Research boosted their target price on shares of Micron Technology from $300.00 to $350.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, December 18th. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-nine have given a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Micron Technology has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $453.55.

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.