Evolve Private Wealth LLC boosted its position in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 78.0% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 16,252 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after purchasing an additional 7,121 shares during the period. Evolve Private Wealth LLC’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $5,491,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. High Note Wealth LLC raised its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 65.4% during the 4th quarter. High Note Wealth LLC now owns 86 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 34 shares in the last quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC increased its holdings in Micron Technology by 295.8% in the fourth quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 95 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 71 shares during the last quarter. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. raised its position in Micron Technology by 4,800.0% during the fourth quarter. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. now owns 98 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $28,000 after acquiring an additional 96 shares in the last quarter. Bayban bought a new position in Micron Technology during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Finally, GHP Investment Advisors Inc. raised its position in Micron Technology by 91.2% during the fourth quarter. GHP Investment Advisors Inc. now owns 109 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $31,000 after acquiring an additional 52 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.84% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
Several analysts have commented on the stock. Wedbush boosted their target price on shares of Micron Technology from $500.00 to $1,300.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $400.00 to $900.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, June 10th. TD Cowen upped their price objective on shares of Micron Technology from $660.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, June 15th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a research report on Tuesday, May 12th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada raised their target price on Micron Technology from $525.00 to $1,200.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, June 15th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have given a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Micron Technology presently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $913.47.
Insider Activity
In other Micron Technology news, EVP April S. Arnzen sold 40,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, April 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $347.39, for a total transaction of $13,895,600.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 125,737 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $43,679,776.43. The trade was a 24.13% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CEO Sanjay Mehrotra sold 40,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $536.26, for a total value of $21,450,400.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 424,503 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $227,643,978.78. This represents a 8.61% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 146,000 shares of company stock worth $85,486,715. Insiders own 0.24% of the company’s stock.
Micron Technology News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Multiple firms raised price targets on Micron (MU), citing stronger DRAM/NAND pricing, AI-driven memory demand, and rising data-center sales. Wedbush lifted its target to $1,300, while other reports pointed to even higher bullish targets, signaling continued confidence ahead of earnings. Article Title
- Positive Sentiment: Micron’s U.S. capacity expansion and advanced 1-alpha DRAM production were highlighted as strategic moves that could support long-term AI infrastructure demand, reinforcing the company’s role as a key memory supplier for AI data centers. Article Title
- Positive Sentiment: Several articles say MU is likely to beat fiscal Q3 estimates thanks to tight memory supply, strong pricing power, and new chip ramp-up, which would extend the company’s recent run and keep AI-related optimism alive. Article Title
- Neutral Sentiment: Investors are treating Micron’s June 24 earnings report as a key read-through on whether the AI-driven chip rally still has room to run. That makes the stock a high-expectation name going into results, but not automatically one with easy upside from here. Article Title
- Neutral Sentiment: Some commentary also suggests Micron (MU) could see a volatile reaction even if earnings are good, since the stock has already had a huge run and expectations are elevated. Article Title
- Negative Sentiment: Bearish pieces warn that Micron’s upcoming report is a “tough earnings test,” with some arguing the stock could fall if the company merely meets expectations instead of dramatically exceeding them. Article Title
- Negative Sentiment: SK Hynix’s plan to expand memory production over the next five years was flagged as a competitive risk for MU, potentially pressuring pricing and margins later if supply growth outpaces demand. Article Title
Micron Technology Stock Performance
Shares of MU stock opened at $1,133.99 on Monday. The business’s 50 day moving average is $748.09 and its two-hundred day moving average is $495.18. 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, Inc. has a 12 month low of $103.38 and a 12 month high of $1,149.43. The company has a market cap of $1.28 trillion, a PE ratio of 53.54 and a beta of 2.15.
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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