Micron Technology, Inc. $MU Stock Position Cut by ZWJ Investment Counsel Inc.

ZWJ Investment Counsel Inc. reduced its holdings in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) by 2.4% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 455,244 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after selling 11,423 shares during the quarter. Micron Technology accounts for about 2.7% of ZWJ Investment Counsel Inc.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 9th largest holding. ZWJ Investment Counsel Inc.’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $76,171,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

A number of other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in MU. Brighton Jones LLC grew its holdings in Micron Technology by 18.3% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 6,318 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $532,000 after acquiring an additional 976 shares in the last quarter. Jump Financial LLC lifted its position in shares of Micron Technology by 71.7% during the first quarter. Jump Financial LLC now owns 10,260 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $891,000 after purchasing an additional 4,285 shares during the last quarter. Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC lifted its position in shares of Micron Technology by 1,561.0% during the first quarter. Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC now owns 4,817 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $419,000 after purchasing an additional 4,527 shares during the last quarter. PKS Advisory Services LLC acquired a new position in Micron Technology in the first quarter worth about $296,000. Finally, Samalin Investment Counsel LLC increased its holdings in Micron Technology by 3.0% in the first quarter. Samalin Investment Counsel LLC now owns 5,642 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $490,000 after buying an additional 162 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.84% of the company’s stock.

Micron Technology Stock Performance

MU stock opened at $286.98 on Thursday. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 1 year low of $61.54 and a 1 year high of $289.30. The stock has a market capitalization of $323.00 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 27.28, a PEG ratio of 0.17 and a beta of 1.54. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, a quick ratio of 1.78 and a current ratio of 2.46. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $233.72 and its two-hundred day moving average is $168.67.

Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, December 17th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $4.78 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.77 by $1.01. The business had revenue of $13.64 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $12.62 billion. Micron Technology had a net margin of 28.15% and a return on equity of 22.71%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 56.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.79 earnings per share. Micron Technology has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 8.220-8.620 EPS. On average, research analysts predict that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 6.08 EPS for the current year.

Micron Technology Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, January 14th. Stockholders of record on Monday, December 29th will be given a dividend of $0.115 per share. The ex-dividend date is Monday, December 29th. This represents a $0.46 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.2%. Micron Technology’s payout ratio is currently 4.37%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several analysts have issued reports on the company. Itau BBA Securities restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a research note on Thursday, December 18th. The Goldman Sachs Group upped their price target on Micron Technology from $205.00 to $235.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, December 18th. Weiss Ratings upgraded Micron Technology from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Saturday, November 1st. Susquehanna lifted their price objective on shares of Micron Technology from $200.00 to $300.00 and gave the stock a “positive” rating in a report on Monday, December 8th. Finally, KGI Securities upgraded shares of Micron Technology from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, September 24th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-nine have issued a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Micron Technology has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $282.61.

Micron Technology News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Big earnings and sold‑out HBM: Micron beat estimates on revenue and EPS and management said HBM capacity is sold out through 2026, giving multi‑quarter revenue visibility and supporting margins and cash flow. Micron Just Changed the AI Cycle—and the Market Knows It
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrades and loftier price targets: Multiple firms have raised ratings/targets (some headlines cite very high targets) after the earnings/guidance beat, reinforcing momentum and institutional demand. Micron Stock (MU) Hits New All-Time High — Can the Steller Run Continue in 2026
• Positive Sentiment: HBM supply tightness + strategic capex: Coverage highlights constrained HBM supply into 2026–27, Micron’s aggressive ~ $20B FY2026 CapEx and HBM4 sampling/Idaho fab acceleration — structural drivers for sustained pricing and share gains. 4 Memorable Ways to Play the HBM Market Boom
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend and institutional positioning: Company announced a modest quarterly dividend and many large institutions have recently increased positions, supporting longer‑term buy conviction. Steven Gomo Sells 5,000 Shares of Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Market tailwind: Broad U.S. index strength and a year‑end re‑risking environment lifted momentum names including Micron; this helps flows but is not company‑specific. Dow Jones Today: Major Stock Indexes Rise for 4th Straight Session
• Neutral Sentiment: Short‑interest data noisy: a recent short‑interest report showed anomalous/zero values — not meaningful market pressure given the stock’s huge float and volume.
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: Numerous executive and director sales (including sizable past six‑month filings) have been reported; heavy exec sales can raise governance/near‑term sentiment concerns even if routine. Micron Technology Stock (MU) Opinions on AI-Driven Revenue Forecast
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and mean‑reversion risk: Commentators warn the rapid rally could overshoot fundamentals in the short term; high ongoing CapEx, execution risk on new fabs and potential eventual HBM price normalization are key downside scenarios to watch. Micron Stock: Buy Now Before It’s Too Late Is Micron’s 5-Day Rally Sustainable?

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, CFO Mark J. Murphy sold 126,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, October 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $225.31, for a total value of $28,389,060.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 219,693 shares in the company, valued at $49,499,029.83. This trade represents a 36.45% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, EVP April S. Arnzen sold 15,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, September 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $164.04, for a total value of $2,460,600.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 131,580 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $21,584,383.20. This trade represents a 10.23% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last 90 days, insiders sold 384,300 shares of company stock valued at $83,974,468. 0.24% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

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.