Cvfg LLC Makes New Investment in Micron Technology, Inc. $MU

Cvfg LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 16,106 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $5,441,000.

Other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its holdings in Micron Technology by 1.9% in the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 106,608,094 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $30,427,016,000 after acquiring an additional 1,954,644 shares in the last quarter. State Street Corp lifted its position in Micron Technology by 2.1% in the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 52,749,817 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $15,061,310,000 after purchasing an additional 1,090,644 shares during the period. Capital International Investors lifted its position in Micron Technology by 0.7% in the third quarter. Capital International Investors now owns 23,372,821 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $3,910,198,000 after purchasing an additional 155,860 shares during the period. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in Micron Technology during the fourth quarter worth $6,433,456,000. Finally, Morgan Stanley boosted its stake in Micron Technology by 5.1% during the fourth quarter. Morgan Stanley now owns 16,396,655 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $4,679,771,000 after buying an additional 794,289 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 80.84% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling at Micron Technology

In other Micron Technology news, EVP April S. Arnzen sold 40,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on 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 transaction, the executive vice president owned 85,737 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $92,933,763.78. The trade was a 31.81% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, Director Steven J. Gomo sold 2,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on 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 completion of the sale, the director owned 17,139 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $13,488,907.17. This trade represents a 10.45% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold 187,300 shares of company stock worth $162,779,604 over the last 90 days. Company 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: 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

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

MU has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. Melius Research started coverage on shares of Micron Technology in a research note on Monday, April 27th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $700.00 price objective for the company. TD Cowen upped their target price on shares of Micron Technology from $1,500.00 to $1,600.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. Susquehanna increased their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $1,750.00 to $2,000.00 and gave the stock a “positive” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Stifel Nicolaus raised their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $550.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 18th. Finally, UBS Group raised their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $535.00 to $1,625.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 26th. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have issued a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $1,263.76.

Micron Technology Stock Down 4.7%

Shares of NASDAQ:MU opened at $938.38 on Wednesday. The company’s fifty day moving average is $895.82 and its 200-day moving average is $565.31. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05, a quick ratio of 2.98 and a current ratio of 3.42. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 52 week low of $103.38 and a 52 week high of $1,255.00. The company has a market capitalization of $1.06 trillion, a PE ratio of 21.24 and a beta of 2.14.

Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, June 24th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $25.11 earnings per share (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 firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 345.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $1.91 EPS. Micron Technology has set its Q4 2026 guidance at 30.000-32.000 EPS. Equities research analysts predict that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 72.94 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Micron Technology Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Stockholders of record on Monday, July 6th will be issued a $0.15 dividend. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, July 6th. Micron Technology’s payout ratio is presently 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.