Micron Technology, Inc. $MU Shares Purchased by Diversified Trust Co.

Diversified Trust Co. boosted its holdings in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) by 9.3% during the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 23,029 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,951 shares during the quarter. Diversified Trust Co.’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $6,573,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its position in shares of Micron Technology by 0.7% during the third quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 104,653,450 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $17,510,615,000 after buying an additional 773,788 shares in the last quarter. State Street Corp raised its holdings in Micron Technology by 0.6% in the third quarter. State Street Corp now owns 51,659,173 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $8,643,613,000 after acquiring an additional 285,582 shares in the last quarter. Capital International Investors raised its holdings in Micron Technology by 0.7% in the third quarter. Capital International Investors now owns 23,372,821 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $3,910,198,000 after acquiring an additional 155,860 shares in the last quarter. Norges Bank bought a new position in Micron Technology during the 2nd quarter valued at $1,980,700,000. Finally, Invesco Ltd. grew its holdings in Micron Technology by 8.0% during the 3rd quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 9,622,166 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $1,609,981,000 after acquiring an additional 708,716 shares in the last quarter. 80.84% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Ratings Changes

MU has been the subject of several research analyst reports. Rosenblatt Securities reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $500.00 target price on shares of Micron Technology in a research report on Monday, March 16th. Royal Bank Of Canada increased their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $425.00 to $525.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, March 16th. Mizuho boosted their price objective on Micron Technology from $480.00 to $530.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, March 19th. Bank of America upped their price objective on Micron Technology from $400.00 to $500.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, March 19th. Finally, Wedbush increased their target price on Micron Technology from $320.00 to $500.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, March 13th. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-nine have assigned a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $453.55.

Micron Technology News Summary

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

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, Director Teyin M. Liu bought 7,820 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, January 14th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $337.50 per share, with a total value of $2,639,250.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 25,910 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $8,744,625. This represents a 43.23% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, EVP Manish H. Bhatia sold 26,623 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, January 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $391.04, for a total value of $10,410,657.92. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 323,486 shares in the company, valued at $126,495,965.44. The trade was a 7.60% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last quarter, insiders have acquired 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 company insiders.

Micron Technology Trading Down 4.4%

NASDAQ MU opened at $404.35 on Tuesday. Micron Technology, Inc. has a one year low of $61.54 and a one year high of $471.34. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $403.81 and a 200-day simple moving average of $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 capitalization of $456.00 billion, a PE ratio of 19.09 and a beta of 1.50.

Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, March 18th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $12.20 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $8.50 by $3.70. Micron Technology had a net margin of 41.49% and a return on equity of 41.16%. The firm had revenue of $23.86 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $18.90 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $1.56 earnings per share. Micron Technology’s quarterly revenue was up 196.3% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities analysts forecast that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 6.08 earnings per share for the current year.

Micron Technology Increases Dividend

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

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.