Valmark Advisers Inc. Buys 617 Shares of Micron Technology, Inc. $MU

Valmark Advisers Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) by 41.9% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 2,089 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after purchasing an additional 617 shares during the period. Valmark Advisers Inc.’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $706,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of MU. Gables Capital Management Inc. grew its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 1,303.2% during the 1st quarter. Gables Capital Management Inc. now owns 7,016 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $2,370,000 after acquiring an additional 6,516 shares during the period. Welch & Forbes LLC raised its stake in Micron Technology by 16.9% during the 1st quarter. Welch & Forbes LLC now owns 1,731 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $585,000 after acquiring an additional 250 shares during the period. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Public School Empls Retrmt SYS raised its stake in Micron Technology by 0.4% during the 1st quarter. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Public School Empls Retrmt SYS now owns 262,179 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $88,575,000 after acquiring an additional 1,087 shares during the period. Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Inc. lifted its holdings in Micron Technology by 8.9% during the first quarter. Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Inc. now owns 109,887 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $37,124,000 after purchasing an additional 8,955 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Citizens Financial Group Inc. RI lifted its holdings in Micron Technology by 30.9% during the first quarter. Citizens Financial Group Inc. RI now owns 15,490 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $5,233,000 after purchasing an additional 3,653 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 80.84% of the company’s stock.

Micron Technology Stock Down 4.4%

Shares of NASDAQ MU opened at $936.18 on Tuesday. The company has a current ratio of 3.42, a quick ratio of 2.98 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 12-month low of $103.38 and a 12-month high of $1,255.00. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $931.65 and its 200-day moving average price is $584.94. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.06 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.19 and a beta of 2.14.

Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, June 24th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $25.11 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $21.39 by $3.72. Micron Technology had a return on equity of 71.13% and a net margin of 55.91%.The company had revenue of $41.46 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $35.91 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $1.91 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 345.8% on a year-over-year basis. Micron Technology has set its Q4 2026 guidance at 30.000-32.000 EPS. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 72.94 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Micron Technology Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Stockholders of record on Monday, July 6th will be paid 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 dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 1.36%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, EVP April S. Arnzen sold 40,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, July 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $1,083.94, for a total transaction of $43,357,600.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 85,737 shares in the company, valued at approximately $92,933,763.78. This represents a 31.81% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, Director Lynn A. Dugle sold 1,300 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, June 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,150.43, for a total value of $1,495,559.00. Following the sale, the director owned 17,728 shares in the company, valued at $20,394,823.04. The trade was a 6.83% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold a total of 163,300 shares of company stock worth $152,667,204 in the last 90 days. Company insiders own 0.24% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. UBS Group increased their price objective 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. Susquehanna lifted their target price on shares of Micron Technology from $1,750.00 to $2,000.00 and gave the company a “positive” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. Cantor Fitzgerald restated an “overweight” rating and set a $1,500.00 target price on shares of Micron Technology in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. TD Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a report on Friday. Finally, Wolfe Research set a $1,500.00 price target on Micron Technology in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have given a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $1,263.76.

Micron Technology News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Micron is still being viewed as a long-term AI winner, with articles highlighting strong demand for DRAM/HBM memory, a persistent supply shortage, and large customer commitments that improve revenue visibility. Micron (MU) Just Put $3 Billion Into GlobalWafers To Secure AI Supply
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and commentators continue to argue that Micron remains attractively valued after the pullback, pointing to strong growth, buy ratings, and upside potential if AI memory demand stays tight. Micron Offers a Lucrative Investment Opportunity at Current Valuation
• Neutral Sentiment: Several pieces frame Micron as part of a bigger AI-memory cycle, with bullish takes saying the memory market could stay tight for years, but also noting that investors are becoming more cautious after a huge run-up. The SK Hynix IPO and 2027’s AI Memory Squeeze (MU)
• Negative Sentiment: Micron is getting dragged lower in sympathy with SK Hynix and other memory names after a weak outlook from SK Hynix sparked fears that the AI memory rally may be overextended. Micron Stock Drops as Memory Rivals’ Surging Spending Stokes Fears
• Negative Sentiment: Broader market weakness, including a Nasdaq selloff and rising oil-related geopolitical concerns, is adding pressure to chip stocks and weighing on Micron shares. Dow Jones Futures: Nasdaq Sells Off, Oil Prices Spike On Trump Blockade; Micron, Sandisk, SK Hynix, SpaceX Dive

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.