Wealth Effects LLC lessened its holdings in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 6.7% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 19,433 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after selling 1,385 shares during the period. Micron Technology accounts for 6.1% of Wealth Effects LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 3rd biggest holding. Wealth Effects LLC’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $22,431,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the business. Ramsey Quantitative Systems bought a new position in Micron Technology during the 2nd quarter worth $46,000. RHL Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Micron Technology in the 2nd quarter valued at about $47,000. Signature Resources Capital Management LLC increased its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 1,125.0% in the second quarter. Signature Resources Capital Management LLC now owns 49 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $57,000 after buying an additional 45 shares during the period. Davis Capital Management increased its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 510.0% in the second quarter. Davis Capital Management now owns 61 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $70,000 after buying an additional 51 shares during the period. Finally, Glynn Capital Management LLC raised its position in shares of Micron Technology by 40.9% during the second quarter. Glynn Capital Management LLC now owns 62 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $72,000 after acquiring an additional 18 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 80.84% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Ratings Changes
A number of brokerages have recently issued reports on MU. New Street Research upgraded shares of Micron Technology from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $1,250.00 price target on the stock in a research report on Friday, August 14th. The Goldman Sachs Group increased their price objective on shares of Micron Technology from $900.00 to $1,100.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Wolfe Research set a $1,500.00 target price on shares of Micron Technology in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their target price on shares of Micron Technology from $1,220.00 to $1,525.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, June 25th. Finally, Bank of America upped their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $950.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 23rd. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-one have issued a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $1,295.63.
More Micron Technology News
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Nvidia said memory availability has become a key constraint on AI expansion and indicated it is willing to pay higher prices. The comments support demand, pricing power and margins for Micron’s DRAM and high-bandwidth memory products. Nvidia’s reported memory-related purchase commitments reportedly more than doubled to $279 billion. Nvidia Says Memory Is a Key Constraint
- Positive Sentiment: President Donald Trump praised Micron’s planned $10 billion investment in U.S. research laboratories, saying it should strengthen America’s position in AI and advanced computing. The announcement reinforces potential strategic and government support for Micron’s domestic expansion. Trump Hails Micron’s U.S. Research Investment
- Positive Sentiment: Recent results remain a major fundamental support: Micron reported $41.46 billion in quarterly revenue and $25.11 in EPS, far exceeding estimates, with revenue up 345.8% year over year. Commentary also highlighted an 84.9% non-GAAP gross margin, surpassing Nvidia’s reported adjusted margin. Micron’s Gross Margin Beat Nvidia’s
- Neutral Sentiment: Micron appointed Manish Bhatia as president and chief operating officer and Scott DeBoer as president and chief technology and products officer. The changes are intended to improve execution during the AI memory expansion but are unlikely to materially alter near-term results. Micron will report fiscal fourth-quarter results on September 30. Micron Announces Leadership Appointments
- Negative Sentiment: Investors appear to be locking in gains after Micron’s powerful rally, while Nvidia’s disclosures raised concerns that memory scarcity could restrict AI hardware deliveries rather than simply boost Micron sales. Potential U.S. chip tariffs and a broader debate over interest rates add to uncertainty. Why Is Micron Stock Falling?
- Negative Sentiment: Competitive risks persist from Chinese memory producer YMTC, while Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra’s sale of 40,000 shares for approximately $38.8 million may weigh on sentiment, although insider sales do not necessarily indicate a change in business outlook. Micron CEO Share Sale
Micron Technology Stock Performance
NASDAQ:MU opened at $935.74 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 2.98, a current ratio of 3.42 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05. Micron Technology, Inc. has a twelve month low of $114.25 and a twelve month high of $1,255.00. The company has a fifty day moving average of $955.65 and a 200-day moving average of $713.18. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.06 trillion, a P/E ratio of 21.18 and a beta of 2.18.
Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, June 24th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $25.11 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $21.39 by $3.72. Micron Technology had a net margin of 55.91% and a return on equity of 71.13%. The business had revenue of $41.46 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $35.91 billion. During the same period last year, the company posted $1.91 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly 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. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 72.93 EPS for the current year.
Micron Technology Dividend Announcement
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Investors of record on Monday, July 6th were given a $0.15 dividend. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, July 6th. Micron Technology’s payout ratio is presently 1.36%.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other Micron Technology news, EVP April S. Arnzen sold 40,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, July 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $1,083.94, for a total value of $43,357,600.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 85,737 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $92,933,763.78. This trade represents a 31.81% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, CEO Sanjay Mehrotra sold 40,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, August 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $968.90, for a total value of $38,756,000.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 264,503 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $256,276,956.70. This represents a 13.14% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold a total of 177,179 shares of company stock worth $182,127,955 over the last three months. Insiders own 0.24% of the company’s stock.
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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