Zevenbergen Capital Investments LLC cut its holdings in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 3.1% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 293,650 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after selling 9,500 shares during the period. Zevenbergen Capital Investments LLC’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $49,134,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Several other large investors also recently modified their holdings of MU. Norges Bank bought a new position in shares of Micron Technology during the 2nd quarter valued at about $1,980,700,000. Slate Path Capital LP bought a new stake in Micron Technology during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $317,751,000. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its holdings in Micron Technology by 1.9% during the 2nd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 103,879,662 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $12,803,168,000 after buying an additional 1,973,294 shares during the period. State Street Corp lifted its stake in Micron Technology by 2.7% in the second quarter. State Street Corp now owns 51,373,591 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $6,331,795,000 after buying an additional 1,349,713 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Orbis Allan Gray Ltd lifted its stake in Micron Technology by 50.2% in the second quarter. Orbis Allan Gray Ltd now owns 3,457,726 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $426,165,000 after buying an additional 1,156,086 shares in the last quarter. 80.84% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Micron Technology Price Performance
Shares of NASDAQ MU opened at $265.92 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $298.93 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.28, a PEG ratio of 0.37 and a beta of 1.54. The business has a 50-day moving average of $228.36 and a 200-day moving average of $164.59. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, a current ratio of 2.46 and a quick ratio of 1.79. Micron Technology, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $61.54 and a fifty-two week high of $268.38.
Micron Technology Dividend Announcement
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, January 14th. Stockholders of record on Monday, December 29th will be issued a $0.115 dividend. This represents a $0.46 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, December 29th. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio is presently 6.06%.
More Micron Technology News
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Blowout Q1 results and blowout guidance — revenue and EPS beat estimates and management issued guidance well above consensus, implying materially stronger 2026 growth and margins, which is the primary driver of the rally. Micron’s Q1 Results Say “AI Bubble Is Far From Bursting”
- Positive Sentiment: “Sold‑out” HBM and runaway AI memory demand — management said HBM capacity is tight and orders are sold out, supporting a large addressable market for AI accelerators and pricing/margin upside. Micron stock pops 14% as AI memory demand soars: ‘We are more than sold out’
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrades and price‑target increases — multiple firms raised ratings and targets after the print (JPMorgan, UBS, Wolfe, Citigroup and others), which amplifies buy-side momentum and raises consensus expectations. Micron Stock Jumps On ‘Stunning’ Quarterly Results, Guidance
- Positive Sentiment: Sector/ETF spillover — cooler inflation and the earnings surprise helped tech/AI ETFs rally, drawing incremental flows into names with large AI exposure like MU. Inflation Cools, Micron Shines: Tech ETFs Catch Tailwind
- Neutral Sentiment: Dividend declaration adds a small yield and signals confidence, but it is modest relative to market moves and not the main catalyst.
- Negative Sentiment: Large insider selling noted in public data — many recent sales by senior executives could be read as liquidity-taking and may add pressure or caution for some investors. Micron Technology Stock (MU) Opinions on Recent Earnings Beat
- Negative Sentiment: Valuation and sustainability questions — some analysts and outlets warn the beat may have baked in aggressive assumptions about how long supply tightness and pricing persist; that raises the risk of sharp swings if demand or pricing normalizes. Micron’s Blowout Results Are Bad News for Anyone Buying a New Phone or PC Next Year
Insider Activity
In related news, CEO Sanjay Mehrotra sold 3,743 shares of Micron Technology stock in a transaction dated Friday, November 7th. The stock was sold at an average price of $233.39, for a total transaction of $873,578.77. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 396,578 shares in the company, valued at approximately $92,557,339.42. This trade represents a 0.93% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, CAO Scott R. Allen sold 8,800 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, October 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $210.02, for a total value of $1,848,176.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer owned 40,237 shares in the company, valued at $8,450,574.74. This represents a 17.95% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 369,852 shares of company stock valued at $79,364,303. Company insiders own 0.24% of the company’s stock.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Several equities research analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. UBS Group reissued an “overweight” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a research report on Thursday. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Micron Technology from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Saturday, November 1st. Barclays lifted their price target on Micron Technology from $240.00 to $275.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday. Wall Street Zen upgraded Micron Technology from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Sunday, November 23rd. Finally, Itau BBA Securities reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a report on Thursday. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-nine have assigned a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $282.61.
Check Out Our Latest Stock Analysis on MU
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.
Featured Stories
- Five stocks we like better than Micron Technology
- 3 REITs to Buy and Hold for the Long Term
- This ETF Caught a Major Tailwind After the Fed’s Rate Cut
- What Are Dividend Contenders? Investing in Dividend Contenders
- MarketBeat Week in Review – 12/15 – 12/19
- Top Biotech Stocks: Exploring Innovation Opportunities
- Nike Beats on Earnings But Struggles in China and Faces Tariffs
Want to see what other hedge funds are holding MU? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report).
Receive News & Ratings for Micron Technology Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Micron Technology and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter.
