Donoghue Forlines LLC purchased a new position in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 9,925 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $2,833,000. Micron Technology accounts for approximately 0.9% of Donoghue Forlines LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 15th largest position.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the business. iA Global Asset Management Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of 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 worth $24,578,000 after buying an additional 23,117 shares in the last quarter. Generation Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Micron Technology during the third quarter worth $238,000. Wealthfront Advisers LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 9.8% during the third quarter. Wealthfront Advisers LLC now owns 95,396 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $15,962,000 after buying an additional 8,489 shares in the last quarter. Westpac Banking Corp lifted its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 251.0% during the third quarter. Westpac Banking Corp now owns 23,086 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $3,863,000 after buying an additional 16,509 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Avanda Investment Management Pte. Ltd. acquired a new stake in shares of Micron Technology in the third quarter valued at approximately $418,000. Institutional investors own 80.84% of the company’s stock.
Insider Activity
In other Micron Technology news, EVP April S. Arnzen sold 40,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, April 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $347.39, for a total transaction of $13,895,600.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 125,737 shares in the company, valued at $43,679,776.43. The trade was a 24.13% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, Director Steven J. Gomo sold 2,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, May 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $787.03, for a total transaction of $1,574,060.00. Following the transaction, 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 ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold 106,000 shares of company stock valued at $47,032,460 in the last three months. Company insiders own 0.24% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
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Micron Technology Stock Down 3.4%
Shares of MU opened at $776.01 on Friday. Micron Technology, Inc. has a one year low of $90.93 and a one year high of $818.67. The company has a market cap of $875.13 billion, a P/E ratio of 36.64 and a beta of 1.91. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, a current ratio of 2.90 and a quick ratio of 2.32. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $472.61 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $368.17.
Micron Technology Increases Dividend
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, April 15th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 30th were given a dividend of $0.15 per share. This is an increase from Micron Technology’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.12. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, March 30th. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 2.83%.
Trending Headlines about Micron Technology
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Bank of America sharply raised its price target on Micron to $950 from $500 and kept a Buy rating, citing stronger long-term demand for high-performance memory used in AI servers and data centers. BofA Sees More Room for Micron’s AI Rally
- Positive Sentiment: Multiple articles highlighted Micron as a major winner from the AI buildout, with record results, strong sequential growth, and all of its 2026 HBM output already contracted to major tech customers. A Look At Micron Technology (MU) Valuation As AI Memory Demand Drives Record Results And Long Term HBM Contracts
- Positive Sentiment: Micron also unveiled/started sampling a high-capacity 256GB DDR5 server module built on 1-gamma DRAM, reinforcing its positioning in AI and data-center infrastructure. Micron (MU) Samples High-Speed 256GB DDR5 RDIMMs Built on 1-Gamma DRAM Tech
- Neutral Sentiment: Several pieces note that Micron’s valuation has already soared dramatically, so some investors are watching for volatility or a pullback after the steep rally. Micron Investors Face a High-Stakes Moment After the Latest Rally
- Neutral Sentiment: News that a director sold 2,000 shares may add a small overhang, but it looks more like routine insider selling than a fundamental warning. Steven Gomo Sells 2,000 Shares of Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) Stock
- Negative Sentiment: One Zacks headline framed the move lower as a reaction to the stock’s sharp recent rally, suggesting traders may be taking profits even as the broader AI narrative stays intact. Micron (MU) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: Here’s Why
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.
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