Prevail Innovative Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) during the third quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund bought 27,473 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $4,597,000.
Several other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Orleans Capital Management Corp LA bought a new position in shares of Micron Technology during the second quarter valued at about $256,000. iA Global Asset Management Inc. grew its holdings in Micron Technology by 18.7% during the third quarter. iA Global Asset Management Inc. now owns 146,890 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $24,578,000 after purchasing an additional 23,117 shares during the period. Cary Street Partners Financial LLC increased its holdings in Micron Technology by 25.0% in the 2nd quarter. Cary Street Partners Financial LLC now owns 26,132 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $3,221,000 after acquiring an additional 5,233 shares during the last quarter. Wealthspire Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 27.8% in the second quarter. Wealthspire Advisors LLC now owns 14,754 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $1,818,000 after purchasing an additional 3,208 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Wealthfront Advisers LLC raised its holdings in Micron Technology by 9.8% during the 3rd quarter. Wealthfront Advisers LLC now owns 95,396 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $15,962,000 after acquiring an additional 8,489 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 80.84% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
MU has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. Morgan Stanley lifted their target price on Micron Technology from $350.00 to $450.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 11th. KeyCorp increased their target price on Micron Technology from $325.00 to $450.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 13th. Raymond James Financial increased their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $190.00 to $310.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, December 18th. Royal Bank Of Canada assumed coverage on Micron Technology in a report on Thursday, January 15th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $425.00 price objective on the stock. Finally, Itau BBA Securities reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a research note on Thursday, December 18th. Six research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-nine have issued a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $371.83.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other news, EVP Sumit Sadana sold 25,000 shares of Micron Technology stock in a transaction on Monday, February 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $429.89, for a total transaction of $10,747,250.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 248,021 shares in the company, valued at $106,621,747.69. This trade represents a 9.16% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, Director Steven J. Gomo sold 5,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, December 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $263.63, for a total value of $1,318,150.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 19,139 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,045,614.57. This trade represents a 20.71% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last ninety days, insiders purchased 23,200 shares of company stock valued at $7,821,723 and sold 73,623 shares valued at $27,307,408. Insiders own 0.24% of the company’s stock.
More Micron Technology News
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Micron began shipping customer samples of its 256GB SOCAMM2 LPDDR5X AI server memory module — its highest‑capacity, power‑efficient AI DRAM — which should support higher ASPs and stronger AI‑server content per box. How Micron’s New 256GB AI Server Memory and India Ramp-Up Will Impact Micron Technology (MU) Investors
- Positive Sentiment: Micron opened and is ramping an advanced assembly & test facility in Sanand, India, expanding global manufacturing footprint to meet AI memory demand and diversify supply chains. Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) Announces the Grand Opening of its Semiconductor Assembly and Test Facility in Sanand, Gujarat, India
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts and research pieces highlight Micron’s AI memory “moat”: HBM tightness, sold‑out 2026 HBM capacity, and guidance that implies very strong margins — supporting upside to earnings expectations. Micron’s New Moat: The AI Memory Supercycle
- Positive Sentiment: Earnings‑estimate revisions and momentum scores are improving, with multiple outlets flagging MU as a long‑term/momentum buy given AI demand and recent beat-and-raise results. This supports medium-term bullish case. Earnings Estimates Rising for Micron (MU): Will It Gain?
- Neutral Sentiment: Technical and trading commentary notes MU approaching its 50‑day moving average and offering potential buy points on a rebound; useful for traders but not a fundamental driver. Micron’s Setup Sweetens Despite The Current Market Meltdown
- Neutral Sentiment: Mentions in ETF and options strategy pieces (e.g., VLUE holding, short‑put yield ideas) increase investor attention and liquidity but are sideways with respect to immediate fundamentals. Worried About Volatility? These 3 ETFs Have You Covered
- Negative Sentiment: Today’s decline is driven largely by weakness in South Korean memory peers (Samsung, SK Hynix) and a sectorwide selloff; contagion from those losses pressures MU despite company‑specific positives. Micron stock falls as weakness hits global memory sector
- Negative Sentiment: Broader risk‑off drivers — geopolitical tensions (Iran conflict) and macro data/events (investors awaiting February jobs report) — are depressing tech and cyclical names, adding downward pressure on MU. What Is Going On With Micron Tech Stock In Friday Premarket?
Micron Technology Price Performance
Shares of NASDAQ:MU opened at $370.30 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, a current ratio of 2.46 and a quick ratio of 1.78. The company has a market capitalization of $416.78 billion, a PE ratio of 35.20 and a beta of 1.50. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 1-year low of $61.54 and a 1-year high of $455.50. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $379.98 and a 200-day moving average price of $262.55.
Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, December 17th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $4.78 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.77 by $1.01. Micron Technology had a net margin of 28.15% and a return on equity of 22.71%. The firm had revenue of $13.64 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $12.62 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $1.79 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 56.7% on a year-over-year basis. Micron Technology has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 8.220-8.620 EPS. As a group, equities analysts expect that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 6.08 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Micron Technology Announces Dividend
The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, January 14th. Stockholders of record on Monday, December 29th were paid 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 4.37%.
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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