Conning Inc. lessened its position in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 15.2% during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 5,155 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after selling 921 shares during the period. Conning Inc.’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $1,742,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. High Note Wealth LLC boosted its position in Micron Technology by 65.4% during the fourth quarter. High Note Wealth LLC now owns 86 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 34 shares during the period. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC raised its position in shares of Micron Technology by 295.8% in the fourth quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 95 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 71 shares during the period. Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services LLC bought a new stake in shares of Micron Technology in the first quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 4,800.0% during the 4th quarter. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. now owns 98 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $28,000 after buying an additional 96 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Bayban bought a new position in Micron Technology in the 4th quarter worth approximately $29,000. Institutional investors own 80.84% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
A number of research firms recently weighed in on MU. Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an “overweight” rating and issued a $1,500.00 price objective on shares of Micron Technology in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. Royal Bank Of Canada raised their price target on Micron Technology from $1,200.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, June 25th. Rosenblatt Securities lifted their price target on Micron Technology from $1,200.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Melius Research started coverage on Micron Technology in a research note on Monday, April 27th. They set a “buy” rating and a $700.00 price objective on the stock. Finally, Bank of America increased their price objective on Micron Technology from $950.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 23rd. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have issued a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $1,263.76.
Insider Transactions at Micron Technology
In other news, CEO Sanjay Mehrotra sold 40,000 shares of the company’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 completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 424,503 shares in the company, valued at approximately $227,643,978.78. This represents a 8.61% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, EVP April S. Arnzen sold 40,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, July 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,083.94, for a total value of $43,357,600.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 85,737 shares in the company, valued at $92,933,763.78. This trade represents a 31.81% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 163,300 shares of company stock worth $152,667,204 in the last three months. Insiders own 0.24% of the company’s stock.
Micron Technology News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: TD Cowen reiterated a Buy on Micron with a $1,600 price target, citing tight supply and strong demand for AI memory. Micron’s (MU) Tight Supply Drives This Five-Star Analyst’s $1,600 Outlook
- Positive Sentiment: Micron announced plans to invest up to $3 billion in the U.S. semiconductor supply chain, including a $500 million financing deal with GlobalWafers and a 10-year wafer supply agreement, which supports long-term manufacturing capacity and supply security. Micron boosts plans for investment in US to over $250B
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts and investors continue to highlight Micron’s blowout results, with strong revenue growth, margin expansion, and high-bandwidth memory demand reinforcing the long-term bull case. Micron Crushes Earnings: Is a Stock Split Next?
- Neutral Sentiment: Micron is also getting attention from traders because of heavy volume and broader volatility in the AI-memory complex, which suggests the stock may be consolidating after a strong move. Why Is Micron Stock Slipping Today, 7/10/26?
- Negative Sentiment: SK Hynix’s Nasdaq debut is giving investors another way to play AI memory, which may be pulling some money away from Micron and fueling valuation comparisons across the sector. Is SK Hynix stock a better pick to play AI memory market than Micron?
- Negative Sentiment: Some articles note that the recent AI sell-off is more about stretched expectations than fundamentals, implying investors are taking profits even in strong names like Micron. The AI Sell-Off That Isn’t About AI
Micron Technology Trading Down 1.2%
Shares of MU opened at $979.30 on Friday. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 1-year low of $103.38 and a 1-year high of $1,255.00. The company has a market capitalization of $1.11 trillion, a P/E ratio of 22.17 and a beta of 2.14. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05, a current ratio of 3.42 and a quick ratio of 2.98. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $923.27 and its 200 day simple moving average is $578.17.
Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, June 24th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $25.11 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $21.39 by $3.72. The business had revenue of $41.46 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $35.91 billion. Micron Technology had a net margin of 55.91% and a return on equity of 71.13%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 345.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $1.91 EPS. Micron Technology has set its Q4 2026 guidance at 30.000-32.000 EPS. Sell-side analysts forecast that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 72.94 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Micron Technology Dividend Announcement
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Investors of record on Monday, July 6th will be paid a $0.15 dividend. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, July 6th. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio is currently 1.36%.
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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