Raleigh Capital Management Inc. grew its stake in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 153.9% during the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 1,371 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after buying an additional 831 shares during the quarter. Raleigh Capital Management Inc.’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $1,460,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Several other large investors have also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Bullseye Investment Management LLC purchased a new stake in Micron Technology during the 2nd quarter valued at about $27,000. Aventus Investment Advisors Inc. purchased a new position in Micron Technology in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $30,000. Steph & Co. purchased a new position in Micron Technology in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $31,000. Montgomery Financial Services LLC purchased a new position in Micron Technology in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $38,000. Finally, JNBA Financial Advisors lifted its position in Micron Technology by 77.3% in the second quarter. JNBA Financial Advisors now owns 39 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $45,000 after purchasing an additional 17 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.84% of the company’s stock.
Micron Technology Stock Performance
Shares of MU stock opened at $884.74 on Friday. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $978.68 and a 200 day moving average of $744.52. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 52 week low of $192.59 and a 52 week high of $1,255.00. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.00 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.92, a PEG ratio of 0.16 and a beta of 2.22. The company has a quick ratio of 2.94, a current ratio of 3.31 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.03.
Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, September 30th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $33.42 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $31.77 by $1.65. The business had revenue of $54.23 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $51.33 billion. Micron Technology had a net margin of 63.80% and a return on equity of 92.62%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 379.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $3.03 earnings per share. Micron Technology has set its Q1 2027 guidance at 37.150-39.150 EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 177.03 earnings per share for the current year.
Micron Technology Dividend Announcement
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, October 29th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, October 14th were paid a dividend of $0.15 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, October 14th. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.1%. Micron Technology’s payout ratio is presently 0.81%.
Insider Activity at Micron Technology
In other Micron Technology news, insider Scott J. Deboer sold 28,545 shares of Micron Technology stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, October 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $900.00, for a total transaction of $25,690,500.00. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 147,430 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $132,687,000. The trade was a 16.22% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, CEO Sanjay Mehrotra sold 40,000 shares of Micron Technology 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 directly owned 264,503 shares in the company, valued at approximately $256,276,956.70. The trade was a 13.14% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 83,545 shares of company stock worth $78,460,850 over the last 90 days. 0.24% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
MU has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. Susquehanna reissued a “positive” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a research note on Thursday, October 1st. Mizuho lifted their target price on shares of Micron Technology from $1,300.00 to $1,400.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 1st. Itau BBA Securities upped their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $1,243.78 to $1,697.09 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 22nd. DA Davidson increased their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $2,100.00 to $3,000.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 7th. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald reissued an “overweight” rating and issued a $2,000.00 price target on shares of Micron Technology in a report on Thursday, October 1st. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, forty-one have given a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Micron Technology presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $1,407.88.
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Key Headlines Impacting Micron Technology
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Memory demand remains exceptionally strong. SK Hynix said its available memory capacity is effectively sold out through 2029, supporting expectations for sustained pricing power in DRAM, NAND and high-bandwidth memory (HBM)—markets in which Micron is a major supplier. SK Hynix Just Delivered Fantastic News for Micron
- Positive Sentiment: Several analysts remain bullish, arguing that Micron’s supply is unlikely to catch up with demand before fiscal 2028 and that HBM prices could rise significantly in 2027. Reports also cite customer agreements that have locked in much of next year’s shipments, potentially supporting record earnings and visibility. Micron Stock: Why I’m Buying, Not Panicking
- Positive Sentiment: Attractive projected earnings growth and a low forward valuation are encouraging some investors to view the recent weakness as a buying opportunity. Micron is also receiving attention as an AI beneficiary, while its inclusion among major S&P 500 ETF holdings can support recurring institutional demand. Think You Missed Out on Micron’s Run? Think Again.
- Neutral Sentiment: Micron’s investment case remains highly dependent on continued AI infrastructure spending. Articles present the company as potentially resilient if AI budgets slow, but also warn that memory stocks could be among the more exposed semiconductor businesses if customers reduce or delay data-center investment. If AI Spending Slows in 2027, These Semiconductor Stocks Could Hold Up Best
- Negative Sentiment: The immediate pressure came from a wider technology and semiconductor selloff following disappointing results from Amazon and Intel. Weakness in Alphabet and Samsung also reduced risk appetite and caused investors to reassess elevated expectations for memory stocks. Why are Micron, SK Hynix and SanDisk stocks falling on Friday?
- Negative Sentiment: SanDisk’s strong earnings and raised outlook failed to prevent a sharp decline in memory shares, highlighting profit-taking and valuation concerns. Meanwhile, China’s CXMT reported a 613% revenue increase, signaling a growing competitive threat to established suppliers such as Micron over time. CXMT posts 613% jump in revenue as Micron, SanDisk shares tumble
Micron Technology Profile
Micron Technology, Inc is a semiconductor company that develops and manufactures memory and storage products. Its portfolio includes dynamic random-access memory (DRAM), NAND flash memory, NOR flash memory, solid-state drives, memory modules, and other semiconductor solutions used in data centers, personal computers, smartphones, automotive systems, industrial equipment, and consumer electronics.
The company also provides high-bandwidth memory and other advanced memory technologies designed to support artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, networking, and graphics applications.
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