Midwest Financial Group LLC decreased its holdings in Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 10.2% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 20,782 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after selling 2,358 shares during the quarter. Micron Technology comprises 3.0% of Midwest Financial Group LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 9th largest holding. Midwest Financial Group LLC’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $7,021,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Norges Bank acquired a new position in Micron Technology in the fourth quarter valued at $6,433,456,000. AQR Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 411.9% in the third quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 3,627,022 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $606,873,000 after buying an additional 2,918,535 shares during the last quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership boosted its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 1,340.6% during the fourth quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 2,820,986 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $805,148,000 after buying an additional 2,625,169 shares during the period. Amundi grew its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 65.0% during the fourth quarter. Amundi now owns 4,989,400 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $1,424,025,000 after buying an additional 1,965,319 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Vanguard Group Inc. increased its position in Micron Technology by 1.9% in the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 106,608,094 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $30,427,016,000 after acquiring an additional 1,954,644 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.84% of the company’s stock.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other Micron Technology news, CEO Sanjay Mehrotra sold 37,439 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, May 29th. The shares were 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 in the company, valued at approximately $371,728,524.32. The trade was a 8.82% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, Director Steven J. Gomo sold 2,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, May 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $787.03, for a total transaction of $1,574,060.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 17,139 shares in the company, valued at approximately $13,488,907.17. This trade represents 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 worth $85,486,715 in the last ninety days. 0.24% of the stock is owned by insiders.
Micron Technology Stock Performance
Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, June 24th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $25.11 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $21.39 by $3.72. The business had revenue of $41.46 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $35.91 billion. Micron Technology had a return on equity of 71.13% and a net margin of 55.91%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 345.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $1.91 EPS. Micron Technology has set its Q4 2026 guidance at 30.000-32.000 EPS. Research analysts expect that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 61.55 EPS for the current year.
Micron Technology Announces Dividend
The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Shareholders of record on Monday, July 6th will be given a $0.15 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, July 6th. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.1%. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio is presently 1.36%.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Several analysts have commented on the company. Melius Research began coverage on Micron Technology in a research note on Monday, April 27th. They set a “buy” rating and a $700.00 price objective for the company. Stifel Nicolaus boosted their target price on Micron Technology from $550.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, June 18th. KeyCorp upped their price target on Micron Technology from $600.00 to $1,600.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday. Cantor Fitzgerald reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $1,500.00 price target on shares of Micron Technology in a report on Thursday. Finally, Erste Group Bank upgraded shares of Micron Technology from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have given a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $1,263.76.
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Key Headlines Impacting Micron Technology
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts turned more bullish after Micron’s blowout earnings and strong AI-memory demand, with multiple firms raising price targets and saying the company’s long-term customer agreements improve revenue visibility. Micron and Qualcomm forecasts ignite $400 billion AI chip stock rally
- Positive Sentiment: Micron’s results showed surging revenue, record margins, and management commentary that AI-driven memory shortages could persist for years, reinforcing the bull case for continued pricing power. Micron stock jumps over 16% in premarket trading after blockbuster earnings
- Positive Sentiment: New articles also argue Micron is a key beneficiary of the AI memory boom and may still have room to run because demand is outpacing supply across data centers and AI infrastructure. Micron + One Explosive AI Memory Stock to Buy Before H2 2026
- Neutral Sentiment: Some coverage says investors are reassessing Micron after a huge rally, with a few commentators warning the stock could already be pricing in peak-cycle profits. Micron Was Yesterday’s Win — Here’s How to Find Tomorrow’s
- Negative Sentiment: Micron is also being pressured by a broader tech and chip selloff, with traders taking profits after the post-earnings surge and global semiconductor stocks coming under pressure. Micron falls 5% in premarket, paring earlier gains amid tech rout
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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