Fortis Capital Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm bought 1,425 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $238,000.
A number of other large investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Norges Bank purchased a new position in shares of Micron Technology in the second quarter worth $1,980,700,000. Slate Path Capital LP bought a new stake in Micron Technology in the 2nd quarter valued at $317,751,000. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its stake in Micron Technology by 1.9% in the 2nd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 103,879,662 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $12,803,168,000 after purchasing an additional 1,973,294 shares in the last quarter. State Street Corp boosted its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 2.7% during the 2nd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 51,373,591 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $6,331,795,000 after purchasing an additional 1,349,713 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Orbis Allan Gray Ltd boosted its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 50.2% during the 2nd quarter. Orbis Allan Gray Ltd now owns 3,457,726 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $426,165,000 after purchasing an additional 1,156,086 shares during the last quarter. 80.84% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Micron Technology Trading Up 5.4%
MU stock opened at $410.24 on Wednesday. Micron Technology, Inc. has a twelve month low of $61.54 and a twelve month high of $416.45. The stock has a market capitalization of $461.73 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 39.00 and a beta of 1.50. The company has a quick ratio of 1.78, a current ratio of 2.46 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $288.29 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $205.85.
Micron Technology Announces Dividend
The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, January 14th. Stockholders of record on Monday, December 29th were issued a $0.115 dividend. This represents a $0.46 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, December 29th. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio is presently 4.37%.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
MU has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. Raymond James Financial boosted their target price on Micron Technology from $190.00 to $310.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, December 18th. Rosenblatt Securities reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $500.00 price objective on shares of Micron Technology in a research note on Tuesday, January 20th. Barclays increased their target price on Micron Technology from $275.00 to $450.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, January 16th. TD Cowen boosted their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $300.00 to $450.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 20th. Finally, HSBC increased their price objective on shares of Micron Technology from $350.00 to $500.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. Four research 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 MarketBeat.com, Micron Technology has an average rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $349.76.
Get Our Latest Stock Analysis on Micron Technology
Key Micron Technology News
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Micron broke ground on a roughly $24 billion advanced wafer fab in Singapore to boost NAND/HBM capacity (wafer output targeted 2H 2028) — a long-term capacity response to AI-driven memory shortages that underpins revenue/margin upside. Micron Announces Participation in Investor Event
- Positive Sentiment: Multiple market write-ups and investor letters highlight accelerating HBM demand, sold-out HBM book and margin expansion from AI data-center orders — core drivers of the current rally. Micron Stock: Why I’m Still Buying More And You Should, Too
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrades and price-target raises are boosting sentiment (example: Mizuho raised its target and multiple firms have issued Outperform/Buy notes). Benzinga: Analyst Coverage
- Positive Sentiment: Insider buying: a Micron director bought ~23,200 shares in mid-January, signaling insider confidence in the company’s outlook. These 3 Stocks Just Saw Major Insider Moves—Time to Be Bullish or Bearish?
- Neutral Sentiment: Micron will present at investor conferences (Wolfe Research), which could provide incremental guidance/clarity but is unlikely to change the medium-term thesis on its own. Micron Announces Participation in Investor Event
- Neutral Sentiment: Valuation narratives: some outlets argue MU still looks attractively valued given expected earnings growth, but valuation vs. cyclicality remains a watch item. Micron at 11.7 P/E: One of 2026’s Best Buying Opportunities
- Negative Sentiment: Competition risk: reports that Samsung is qualifying/mass-producing HBM4 for Nvidia could pressure Micron’s near-term share gains and HBM pricing. Market reaction to that development trimmed gains previously. Micron Technology Stock Slips on Nvidia-Samsung Supply Deal
- Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: EVP Manish Bhatia sold ~26,623 shares (~$10.4M) in late January; while common for executives to diversify, such sales can be perceived as a near-term negative signal. SEC Filing: Insider Sale (Manish H. Bhatia)
- Negative Sentiment: Execution and capex risk: the $24B plan is positive long term but carries execution risk and a long lead time (output ~2028) — and Micron warns it will pace ramps to avoid creating a glut. Micron to Plow $24 Billion Into Singapore AI Chip Plant. It’s Wary of a Supply Glut.
Insider Activity
In other Micron Technology news, Director Teyin M. Liu bought 7,820 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, January 14th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $337.50 per share, for a total transaction of $2,639,250.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 25,910 shares in the company, valued at $8,744,625. This trade represents a 43.23% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, EVP Manish H. Bhatia sold 26,623 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, January 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $391.04, for a total transaction of $10,410,657.92. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 323,486 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $126,495,965.44. This represents a 7.60% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last three months, insiders purchased 23,200 shares of company stock worth $7,821,723 and sold 197,725 shares worth $50,324,100. 0.24% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
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.
Featured Stories
- Five stocks we like better than Micron Technology
- America’s Next Power Move Starts Underground
- Your Signature Is Missing – Act Before It’s Too Late
- NEW LAW: Congress Approves Setup For Digital Dollar?
- Nvidia’s 3 Secret Partners
- The biggest scam in the history of gold markets is unwinding
Want to see what other hedge funds are holding MU? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report).
Receive News & Ratings for Micron Technology Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Micron Technology and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter.
