Aljian Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 122.9% during the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 1,618 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after acquiring an additional 892 shares during the period. Aljian Capital Management LLC’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $547,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the business. Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services LLC bought a new stake in Micron Technology during the first quarter worth $27,000. High Note Wealth LLC raised its holdings 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 valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 34 shares during the last quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC lifted its position in shares of Micron Technology by 295.8% during 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 in the last quarter. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. lifted its position in shares of 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 purchasing an additional 96 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Bayban bought a new position in shares of Micron Technology during the fourth quarter valued at about $29,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.84% of the company’s stock.
More Micron Technology News
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Micron’s long-term supply agreement with Ford supports revenue visibility and reinforces demand for its automotive memory and storage products. Reuters: Micron, Ford sign semiconductor supply agreement for vehicles
- Positive Sentiment: Several bullish articles say Micron remains a key AI-memory winner, with record results, strong margins, and customer contracts suggesting the rally could have more room to run. Motley Fool: Micron Stock Is Down 22% From Its High
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst coverage remains constructive, with price-target hikes and “buy” ratings reinforcing the view that AI-driven memory demand is still strong. Insider Monkey: Phillip Securities Raises Price Target For Micron Technology
- Neutral Sentiment: Micron is moving with the broader semiconductor and memory group, so near-term volatility is being driven as much by sector sentiment as by company-specific news. Yahoo Finance: Why Micron Technology Stock Is Falling Today
- Neutral Sentiment: Some coverage warns the memory trade may be stretched after a huge run-up, which could keep investors cautious even if fundamentals stay strong. Barron’s: Micron Locks in Big Customers But Memory-Chip Fears Drag on Stock
- Negative Sentiment: Insider selling and articles questioning whether the memory cycle is peaking are adding to concern that Micron’s valuation may be ahead of fundamentals in the short term. Seeking Alpha: Micron: Exact Opposite Valuation Setup As 2022 Buy Suggestion
Micron Technology Price Performance
Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, June 24th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $25.11 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $21.39 by $3.72. The company had revenue of $41.46 billion for 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%. Micron Technology’s revenue was up 345.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $1.91 EPS. Micron Technology has set its Q4 2026 guidance at 30.000-32.000 EPS. Equities analysts forecast that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 72.94 EPS for the current year.
Micron Technology Announces Dividend
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 dividend of $0.15 per share. The ex-dividend date is Monday, July 6th. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.1%. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio is currently 1.36%.
Insider Transactions at Micron Technology
In related news, Director Steven J. Gomo sold 2,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, May 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $787.03, for a total transaction of $1,574,060.00. Following the sale, the director owned 17,139 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $13,488,907.17. This represents a 10.45% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, EVP April S. Arnzen sold 40,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, July 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $1,083.94, for a total value of $43,357,600.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 85,737 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $92,933,763.78. This represents a 31.81% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 187,300 shares of company stock valued at $162,779,604. 0.24% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several equities analysts have commented on MU shares. Rosenblatt Securities lifted their target price on shares of Micron Technology from $1,200.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. DA Davidson upped their target price on Micron Technology from $1,500.00 to $2,000.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, June 25th. Raymond James Financial increased their price target on Micron Technology from $1,100.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Cantor Fitzgerald reissued an “overweight” rating and issued a $1,500.00 price objective on shares of Micron Technology in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Finally, Erste Group Bank upgraded Micron Technology from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have assigned a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $1,263.76.
Check Out Our Latest Report on Micron Technology
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.
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