Tenzing Financial LLC bought a new stake in Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm bought 874 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $249,000.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in Micron Technology by 2.4% in the fourth quarter. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC now owns 1,030 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $301,000 after acquiring an additional 24 shares during the last quarter. SWAN Capital LLC raised its position in Micron Technology by 9.7% in the fourth quarter. SWAN Capital LLC now owns 271 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $77,000 after purchasing an additional 24 shares during the period. Vivaldi Capital Management LP raised its position in Micron Technology by 1.2% in the fourth quarter. Vivaldi Capital Management LP now owns 1,964 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $561,000 after purchasing an additional 24 shares during the period. Round Rock Advisors LLC raised its position in Micron Technology by 0.6% in the fourth quarter. Round Rock Advisors LLC now owns 4,333 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $1,237,000 after purchasing an additional 25 shares during the period. Finally, Arlington Trust Co LLC raised its position in Micron Technology by 26.3% in the fourth quarter. Arlington Trust Co LLC now owns 120 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $34,000 after purchasing an additional 25 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.84% of the company’s stock.
Micron Technology Price Performance
Shares of NASDAQ MU opened at $981.61 on Monday. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 1 year low of $103.38 and a 1 year high of $1,089.29. The firm has a market cap of $1.11 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 46.35 and a beta of 2.16. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, a quick ratio of 2.32 and a current ratio of 2.90. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $677.58 and its 200-day simple moving average is $465.20.
Micron Technology Increases Dividend
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, April 15th. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 30th were given a dividend of $0.15 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, March 30th. This is a positive change from Micron Technology’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.12. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.1%. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio is presently 2.83%.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Several research analysts have commented on MU shares. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price objective on Micron Technology from $550.00 to $1,220.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, June 8th. Citigroup raised their price objective on Micron Technology from $425.00 to $840.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 19th. TD Cowen raised their price objective on Micron Technology from $550.00 to $660.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, April 28th. DA Davidson started coverage on Micron Technology in a research report on Monday, May 11th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $1,000.00 price objective on the stock. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald raised their price objective on Micron Technology from $700.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, June 8th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have assigned a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $737.63.
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Insiders Place Their Bets
In other news, CEO Sanjay Mehrotra sold 37,439 shares of Micron Technology stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $960.38, for a total transaction of $35,955,666.82. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 387,064 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $371,728,524.32. The trade was a 8.82% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, Director Steven J. Gomo sold 2,000 shares of Micron Technology stock in a transaction dated Monday, May 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $787.03, for a total value of $1,574,060.00. Following the sale, the director directly owned 17,139 shares in the company, valued at approximately $13,488,907.17. The trade was a 10.45% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold a total of 146,000 shares of company stock valued at $85,486,715 in the last three months. 0.24% of the stock is owned by insiders.
Micron Technology News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: AI-driven demand for high-bandwidth memory and NAND storage continues to support Micron’s long-term growth outlook, with analysts citing strong margins and revenue momentum. AI Storage Boom Aids NAND Demand: Can Micron Capitalize on the Trend?
- Positive Sentiment: Wall Street remains broadly upbeat on Micron’s earnings power, with several analysts raising targets and saying the stock still has double-digit upside ahead of earnings. Analysts See Double-Digit Upside in Micron Stock — Should You Buy Before June 24 Earnings?
- Positive Sentiment: Micron is being viewed as a key AI beneficiary, with investors and analysts pointing to HBM demand, institutional buying, and recent certification for Nvidia’s next-gen platform as evidence of stronger secular demand. Nvidia Corp (NVDA) Strengthens AI Platform with Micron HBM4
- Neutral Sentiment: Several pieces frame Micron as a high-momentum AI stock, but these are more commentary than new company-specific catalysts. How to Hold the Next Nvidia Through the Noise
- Negative Sentiment: Goldman Sachs’ cautious stance suggests investors may be pricing in too much optimism before earnings, which can create near-term volatility if results are merely solid rather than exceptional. Why Goldman Is Cautious on Micron Stock Ahead of Earnings
- Negative Sentiment: Some articles note profit-taking after Micron’s explosive rally, with valuation concerns weighing on sentiment despite the strong AI backdrop. Micron stock plunges 12% in a week: why investors are booking profits
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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