Guardian Investment Management Makes New Investment in Micron Technology, Inc. $MU

Guardian Investment Management bought a new stake in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund bought 5,125 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $858,000.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in MU. REAP Financial Group LLC acquired a new position in Micron Technology in the third quarter valued at about $25,000. First Command Advisory Services Inc. increased its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 225.0% in the 2nd quarter. First Command Advisory Services Inc. now owns 221 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 153 shares during the last quarter. Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Micron Technology in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Howard Hughes Medical Institute bought a new position in Micron Technology during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $30,000. Finally, AlphaQuest LLC boosted its stake in Micron Technology by 13,250.0% during the 2nd quarter. AlphaQuest LLC now owns 267 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $33,000 after acquiring an additional 265 shares during the last quarter. 80.84% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Micron Technology Stock Down 0.6%

Micron Technology stock opened at $292.51 on Wednesday. The company has a current ratio of 2.46, a quick ratio of 1.78 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 1-year low of $61.54 and a 1-year high of $298.83. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $240.61 and a 200 day simple moving average of $173.98. The company has a market cap of $329.23 billion, a P/E ratio of 27.81, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.19 and a beta of 1.54.

Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, December 17th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $4.78 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.77 by $1.01. The company had revenue of $13.64 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate 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 period in the prior year, the business posted $1.79 EPS. Micron Technology has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 8.220-8.620 EPS. Research analysts anticipate that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 6.08 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Micron Technology Dividend Announcement

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

Trending Headlines about Micron Technology

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

• Positive Sentiment: MarketBeat says MU has “gained momentum” after the Dec. earnings beat, projecting technical targets that imply 30%–80% upside as HBM shortages and rising HBM pricing underpin revenue and guidance. Micron Gains Momentum, Again—30% to 80% Upside in 2026
• Positive Sentiment: AmericanBankingNews/others note MU hit a new 52‑week / all‑time high after strong FQ1 results (EPS beat, +56.7% sales y/y) and upbeat guidance — headlines highlight Micron’s pricing power as one of three HBM suppliers. Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) Reaches New 52-Week High – Should You Buy?
• Positive Sentiment: 24/7 Wall St. profiles MU as an “undervalued long‑term winner,” citing outsized 2025 gains, AI-driven memory demand, and room to run as Micron catches up to the broader chip rally. Micron Technology Looks Like An Undervalued Long-Term Winner
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks added MU to its top growth list (Zacks Rank #1), reflecting strong analyst sentiment and buy recommendations into year‑end. Best Growth Stocks to Buy for December 30th
• Neutral Sentiment: ETF pieces (MarketBeat) highlight that thematic semiconductor ETFs give exposure to the same AI/memory cycle benefitting Micron; ETFs are suggested as lower‑risk ways to play the sector rather than single‑stock bets. Find the Next NVIDIA With This Semiconductor ETF
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary on NVIDIA’s Groq deal argues the AI trade is broadening and memory suppliers like Micron are indirect beneficiaries — supportive context but not MU‑specific catalyst. The Lazy Way to Play NVIDIA’s $20B Groq Deal (MU)
• Negative Sentiment: Several option/sell‑side pieces flag overbought technicals and propose bearish strategies (bear put spreads) anticipating a pullback from stretched levels — a short‑term risk for momentum traders. Micron Technology Bear Put Spread Could Return 197% in this Down Move

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities analysts have recently weighed in on MU shares. New Street Research reissued a “neutral” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a research report on Tuesday, October 14th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their target price on Micron Technology from $220.00 to $350.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, December 18th. Raymond James Financial boosted their target price on Micron Technology from $190.00 to $310.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, December 18th. KGI Securities raised Micron Technology from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, September 24th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group boosted their price objective on Micron Technology from $205.00 to $235.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, December 18th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-nine have assigned a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $282.61.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, EVP Scott J. Deboer sold 82,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, October 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $222.81, for a total value of $18,270,420.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 154,145 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $34,345,047.45. This trade represents a 34.72% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director Steven J. Gomo sold 5,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, December 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $263.63, for a total transaction of $1,318,150.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 19,139 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,045,614.57. The trade was a 20.71% 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 354,300 shares of company stock worth $78,800,968 in the last quarter. 0.24% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

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.