Lansforsakringar Fondforvaltning AB publ reduced its stake in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 16.0% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 5,251 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after selling 997 shares during the quarter. Lansforsakringar Fondforvaltning AB publ’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $1,774,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. High Note Wealth LLC lifted its position in Micron Technology by 65.4% in the 4th quarter. High Note Wealth LLC now owns 86 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 34 shares in the last quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC grew its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 295.8% during the 4th quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 95 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 71 shares in the last quarter. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. increased its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 4,800.0% in the fourth quarter. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. now owns 98 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $28,000 after acquiring an additional 96 shares during the last quarter. Bayban acquired a new position in shares of Micron Technology in the fourth quarter worth $29,000. Finally, GHP Investment Advisors Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 91.2% during the fourth quarter. GHP Investment Advisors Inc. now owns 109 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $31,000 after acquiring an additional 52 shares in the last quarter. 80.84% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Insider Activity
In related news, Director Steven J. Gomo sold 2,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, May 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $787.03, for a total transaction of $1,574,060.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 17,139 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $13,488,907.17. This represents a 10.45% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, CEO Sanjay Mehrotra sold 28,506 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, June 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,149.28, for a total transaction of $32,761,375.68. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 355,997 shares in the company, valued at $409,140,232.16. The trade was a 7.41% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold a total of 147,300 shares of company stock valued at $119,422,004 over the last three months. Corporate insiders own 0.24% of the company’s stock.
Micron Technology Stock Performance
Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, June 24th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $25.11 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $21.39 by $3.72. Micron Technology had a return on equity of 71.13% and a net margin of 55.91%.The business had revenue of $41.46 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $35.91 billion. During the same period last year, the business earned $1.91 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 345.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Micron Technology has set its Q4 2026 guidance at 30.000-32.000 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 72.94 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Micron Technology Announces Dividend
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Stockholders of record on Monday, July 6th will be paid a $0.15 dividend. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, July 6th. Micron Technology’s payout ratio is presently 1.36%.
Analyst Ratings Changes
A number of analysts recently issued reports on the company. Melius Research started coverage on Micron Technology in a research report on Monday, April 27th. They set a “buy” rating and a $700.00 price objective for the company. Barclays raised their price target on Micron Technology from $1,175.00 to $2,000.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target on Micron Technology from $1,220.00 to $1,525.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, June 25th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft boosted their price target on Micron Technology from $1,500.00 to $1,550.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus raised their price objective on shares of Micron Technology from $550.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 18th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have issued a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Micron Technology currently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $1,263.76.
Read Our Latest Analysis on MU
Key Stories Impacting Micron Technology
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Micron continues to benefit from strong earnings, tight memory-chip supply, and bullish analyst views following its blowout quarterly report. The Single Most Important Number from Micron’s Monster Earnings Report
- Positive Sentiment: A new long-term supply deal with General Motors broadens Micron’s customer base and supports demand visibility beyond AI data centers. General Motors Secures Micron Deal For Future Software Defined Vehicles
- Neutral Sentiment: Micron’s $250 million Trump Accounts commitment is generating headlines, but it is unlikely to materially affect near-term earnings. Micron Technology Announces $250 Mln Investment In Trump Accounts
- Negative Sentiment: Broad selling in semiconductor and memory stocks, along with fears of future oversupply, is pressuring MU alongside peers like SanDisk and Seagate. Micron Stock Extends Decline Despite Trump’s Praise and Bullish Analyst Views
- Negative Sentiment: Michael Burry’s new short position against Micron added a high-profile bearish catalyst and may be fueling caution around the stock. Michael Burry Says He Shorted Micron Technology
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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