Andra AP fonden raised its position in Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 10.8% in the first quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 203,762 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after purchasing an additional 19,797 shares during the period. Micron Technology makes up approximately 0.9% of Andra AP fonden’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 14th biggest position. Andra AP fonden’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $68,839,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. High Note Wealth LLC lifted its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 65.4% in the fourth quarter. High Note Wealth LLC now owns 86 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 34 shares in the last quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC grew its stake in Micron Technology by 295.8% during the 4th 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 in the last quarter. Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services LLC purchased a new stake in Micron Technology during the 1st quarter worth approximately $27,000. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. increased its holdings in Micron Technology by 4,800.0% during the 4th quarter. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. now owns 98 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $28,000 after purchasing an additional 96 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Bayban acquired a new position in shares of Micron Technology in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $29,000. 80.84% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Several research firms have recently commented on MU. Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an “overweight” rating and set a $1,500.00 target price on shares of Micron Technology in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. DA Davidson upped their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $1,500.00 to $2,000.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, June 25th. Needham & Company LLC increased their price objective on shares of Micron Technology from $1,550.00 to $1,650.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. Sanford C. Bernstein set a $1,300.00 price objective on shares of Micron Technology in a report on Monday, June 22nd. Finally, Mizuho boosted their target price on shares of Micron Technology from $1,150.00 to $1,375.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have assigned a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Micron Technology has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $1,268.93.
Micron Technology News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Micron is being highlighted as a strong AI chip and memory beneficiary, with several bullish articles pointing to durable demand, strong profitability, and attractive valuation after the recent pullback. NVIDIA & Micron: 2 Profitable AI Stocks With Strong Growth Potential
- Positive Sentiment: Morgan Stanley and other analysts said the selloff in memory stocks created a strong buying opportunity, arguing that data-center memory shortages are still intensifying. The Memory Stock Sell-Off Created a ‘Strong Entry Point,’ Says Morgan Stanley. Investors Are Buying In.
- Positive Sentiment: Shares of Micron, SanDisk, and Western Digital rebounded as investors rotated back into semiconductor names after last week’s sharp drop in AI-related stocks. Micron Jumps 5%, SanDisk Rises 6%, Western Digital Climbs 4% as Memory Stocks Rebound With Chips
- Positive Sentiment: A Seeking Alpha upgrade argued Micron’s business model and large backlog could drive EPS accretion and multiple expansion through FY2027. Micron: Berkshire-ification Against The Possible Greenfield Margin Squeeze (Upgrade)
- Neutral Sentiment: Some coverage noted large institutional call buying and speculative dip-buying in Micron, which can support short-term trading sentiment but does not change the company’s fundamentals. The Ugliest Stocks in the Market Just Got a Very Expensive Vote of Confidence (MU)
- Neutral Sentiment: Several articles focused on Micron’s broader role in the AI trade and memory shortage, reinforcing that the stock remains highly sensitive to swings in semiconductor sentiment. Micron, Lumentum, Sweetgreen, AMC, Domino’s, and More Stocks That Explain Today’s Market
- Negative Sentiment: Michael Burry’s short position and warning that Micron is “cyclical like no other” added caution around the stock’s valuation and the risk of a deeper AI-chip correction. Claude AI Says Michael Burry’s Micron (MU) Warning “Deserves Respect”
- Negative Sentiment: Bearish commentary also warned that semiconductor and technology stocks could still face another leg down if the recent AI trade unwind continues. Expect a 75% technology stocks wipeout, warns strategist
- Negative Sentiment: Micron has also been under pressure recently after SK Hynix’s memory-price warning sparked debate over how long tight supply can last, contributing to the prior selloff. Micron Stock Set to Snap Losing Streak After SK Hynix Memory Price Warning
Insider Activity
In related news, Director Steven J. Gomo sold 2,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, May 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $787.03, for a total value of $1,574,060.00. Following the sale, the director owned 17,139 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $13,488,907.17. This trade represents a 10.45% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, EVP April S. Arnzen sold 40,000 shares of Micron Technology stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, July 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,083.94, for a total transaction of $43,357,600.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 85,737 shares in the company, valued at approximately $92,933,763.78. This represents a 31.81% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold a total of 163,300 shares of company stock worth $152,667,204 over the last ninety days. Insiders own 0.24% of the company’s stock.
Micron Technology Stock Performance
Shares of MU stock opened at $865.46 on Tuesday. The company has a market cap of $977.44 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.59 and a beta of 2.14. The business has a 50 day moving average of $950.86 and a two-hundred day moving average of $606.14. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 52 week low of $103.38 and a 52 week high of $1,255.00. The company has a quick ratio of 2.98, a current ratio of 3.42 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05.
Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, June 24th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $25.11 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $21.39 by $3.72. The business had revenue of $41.46 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $35.91 billion. Micron Technology had a return on equity of 71.13% and a net margin of 55.91%.The business’s quarterly revenue was up 345.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.91 EPS. Micron Technology has set its Q4 2026 guidance at 30.000-32.000 EPS. As a group, analysts anticipate that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 72.93 EPS for the current year.
Micron Technology Dividend Announcement
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Shareholders of record on Monday, July 6th will be given a $0.15 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, July 6th. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.1%. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 1.36%.
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.
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