Central Bank & Trust Co. Has $1.69 Million Position in Micron Technology, Inc. $MU

Central Bank & Trust Co. grew its stake in Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) by 28.0% during the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 5,905 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after acquiring an additional 1,291 shares during the period. Central Bank & Trust Co.’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $1,685,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the company. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC grew its stake in Micron Technology by 295.8% in the 4th quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 95 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 71 shares during the last quarter. Noble Wealth Management PBC bought a new position in Micron Technology in the 4th quarter valued at about $40,000. REAP Financial Group LLC acquired a new stake in Micron Technology during the third quarter worth approximately $25,000. Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in Micron Technology during the third quarter worth approximately $27,000. Finally, Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 79.3% during the third quarter. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. now owns 199 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $33,000 after acquiring an additional 88 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.84% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Micron Technology

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 Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms recently weighed in on MU. William Blair began coverage on Micron Technology in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. They set an “outperform” rating for the company. Needham & Company LLC upped their price objective on Micron Technology from $450.00 to $500.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, March 19th. Barclays increased their price objective on Micron Technology from $450.00 to $675.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, March 19th. Itau BBA Securities reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a report on Thursday, December 18th. Finally, Bank of America boosted their target price on shares of Micron Technology from $400.00 to $500.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, March 19th. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-nine have issued a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $453.55.

Micron Technology Trading Down 4.4%

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

Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, March 18th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $12.20 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $8.50 by $3.70. The company had revenue of $23.86 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $18.90 billion. Micron Technology had a net margin of 41.49% and a return on equity of 41.16%. The firm’s revenue was up 196.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $1.56 EPS. Equities analysts anticipate that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 6.08 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Micron Technology Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 15th. Investors of record on Monday, March 30th will be given a dividend of $0.15 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 30th. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.1%. This is an increase from Micron Technology’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.12. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio is 2.17%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, Director Teyin M. Liu bought 11,600 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, January 13th. The stock was acquired at an average price of $337.07 per share, with a total value of $3,910,012.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the director directly owned 14,310 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,823,471.70. This represents a 428.04% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, EVP Manish H. Bhatia sold 26,623 shares of Micron Technology stock in a transaction dated Thursday, January 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $391.04, for a total value of $10,410,657.92. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 323,486 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $126,495,965.44. This trade represents a 7.60% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last 90 days, insiders bought 23,200 shares of company stock valued at $7,821,723 and sold 53,623 shares valued at $21,832,908. 0.24% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

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.