Delta Capital Management LLC trimmed its position in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 14.7% during the 1st quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 26,140 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after selling 4,510 shares during the quarter. Micron Technology makes up about 3.1% of Delta Capital Management LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 3rd biggest position. Delta Capital Management LLC’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $8,831,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Brighton Jones LLC grew its holdings in Micron Technology by 18.3% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 6,318 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $532,000 after acquiring an additional 976 shares in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC grew its holdings in Micron Technology by 21.7% in the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 3,528 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $435,000 after purchasing an additional 628 shares during the last quarter. United Bank acquired a new stake in Micron Technology in the second quarter worth about $236,000. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. grew its position in Micron Technology by 67.9% during the 2nd quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 16,984 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $2,093,000 after purchasing an additional 6,867 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Sei Investments Co. increased its position in shares of Micron Technology by 5.6% in the 2nd quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 405,545 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $49,987,000 after acquiring an additional 21,619 shares during the period. 80.84% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Micron Technology Stock Down 4.7%
Shares of NASDAQ MU opened at $938.38 on Wednesday. The stock has a market cap of $1.06 trillion, a PE ratio of 21.24 and a beta of 2.14. The company has a current ratio of 3.42, a quick ratio of 2.98 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 12-month low of $103.38 and a 12-month high of $1,255.00. The company has a 50-day moving average of $895.82 and a 200 day moving average of $565.31.
Micron Technology Announces Dividend
The business also recently announced 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 of this dividend is Monday, July 6th. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.1%. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio is presently 1.36%.
Insider Buying and Selling
In other Micron Technology news, EVP Sumit Sadana sold 24,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, April 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $421.35, for a total transaction of $10,112,400.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 224,021 shares in the company, valued at $94,391,248.35. This represents a 9.68% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, Director Steven J. Gomo sold 2,000 shares of Micron Technology stock in a transaction dated Monday, May 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $787.03, for a total value of $1,574,060.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 17,139 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $13,488,907.17. The trade was a 10.45% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 187,300 shares of company stock valued at $162,779,604 over the last three months. Company insiders own 0.24% of the company’s stock.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
MU has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Melius Research assumed coverage on Micron Technology in a research report on Monday, April 27th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $700.00 target price on the stock. Wedbush increased their price objective 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, June 25th. Bank of America raised their target price on shares of Micron Technology from $950.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 23rd. Erste Group Bank upgraded shares of Micron Technology from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Finally, Barclays upped their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $1,175.00 to $2,000.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, June 25th. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have assigned a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $1,263.76.
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Micron Technology News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Micron’s long-term supply agreement with Ford supports revenue visibility and reinforces demand for its automotive memory and storage products. Reuters: Micron, Ford sign semiconductor supply agreement for vehicles
- Positive Sentiment: Several bullish articles say Micron remains a key AI-memory winner, with record results, strong margins, and customer contracts suggesting the rally could have more room to run. Motley Fool: Micron Stock Is Down 22% From Its High
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst coverage remains constructive, with price-target hikes and “buy” ratings reinforcing the view that AI-driven memory demand is still strong. Insider Monkey: Phillip Securities Raises Price Target For Micron Technology
- Neutral Sentiment: Micron is moving with the broader semiconductor and memory group, so near-term volatility is being driven as much by sector sentiment as by company-specific news. Yahoo Finance: Why Micron Technology Stock Is Falling Today
- Neutral Sentiment: Some coverage warns the memory trade may be stretched after a huge run-up, which could keep investors cautious even if fundamentals stay strong. Barron’s: Micron Locks in Big Customers But Memory-Chip Fears Drag on Stock
- Negative Sentiment: Insider selling and articles questioning whether the memory cycle is peaking are adding to concern that Micron’s valuation may be ahead of fundamentals in the short term. Seeking Alpha: Micron: Exact Opposite Valuation Setup As 2022 Buy Suggestion
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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