Generate Investment Management Ltd Sells 12,788 Shares of Micron Technology, Inc. $MU

Generate Investment Management Ltd cut its stake in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) by 16.0% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 67,212 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after selling 12,788 shares during the period. Generate Investment Management Ltd’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $11,251,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in MU. Orleans Capital Management Corp LA acquired a new stake in Micron Technology during the 2nd quarter worth $256,000. Cary Street Partners Financial LLC increased its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 25.0% in the second quarter. Cary Street Partners Financial LLC now owns 26,132 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $3,221,000 after acquiring an additional 5,233 shares in the last quarter. Wealthspire Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Micron Technology by 27.8% during the second quarter. Wealthspire Advisors LLC now owns 14,754 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $1,818,000 after purchasing an additional 3,208 shares during the period. KLP Kapitalforvaltning AS raised its position in shares of Micron Technology by 6.2% during the second quarter. KLP Kapitalforvaltning AS now owns 403,105 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $49,683,000 after purchasing an additional 23,600 shares during the period. Finally, WealthBridge Capital Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Micron Technology during the 2nd quarter valued at about $210,000. Institutional investors own 80.84% of the company’s stock.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Micron Technology news, CFO Mark J. Murphy sold 126,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, October 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $225.31, for a total transaction of $28,389,060.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 219,693 shares in the company, valued at $49,499,029.83. This trade represents a 36.45% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at 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 transaction, the chief accounting officer directly owned 40,237 shares in the company, valued at $8,450,574.74. The trade was a 17.95% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 354,300 shares of company stock worth $78,800,968 in the last 90 days. Corporate insiders own 0.24% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of analysts recently issued reports on the company. BNP Paribas raised Micron Technology from a “strong sell” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Monday, October 13th. UBS Group reaffirmed an “overweight” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a research note on Thursday, December 18th. Needham & Company LLC increased their price objective on shares of Micron Technology from $200.00 to $300.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, December 16th. Sanford C. Bernstein restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a report on Thursday, December 18th. Finally, HSBC began coverage on shares of Micron Technology in a research report on Tuesday, December 9th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $330.00 price objective on the stock. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-nine have issued a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Micron Technology presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $282.61.

Key Headlines Impacting Micron Technology

Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:

• Positive Sentiment: MarketBeat technical and fundamental bull case: breakout to new highs with technical targets implying ~30%–80% upside; analysts have raised price targets and the HBM shortage is expected to boost pricing and margins. Micron Gains Momentum, Again—30% to 80% Upside in 2026
• Positive Sentiment: Strong earnings and outlook remain the backbone of the rally: FQ1 beat, robust revenue guidance and management commentary underpin analyst upgrades and a Zacks #1 (Strong Buy) growth ranking. Best Growth Stocks to Buy for December 30th
• Positive Sentiment: Street narratives call MU undervalued despite a big YTD run; several outlets highlight MU as a long‑term AI/memory winner — reinforcing buying interest from both retail and institutional investors. Micron Technology Looks Like An Undervalued Long-Term Winner
• Positive Sentiment: ETF and sector flow tailwinds: semiconductor ETFs and memory‑supercycle narratives (HBM demand) are allocating to MU, amplifying momentum beyond company‑specific drivers. Find the Next NVIDIA With This Semiconductor ETF (MU referenced)
• Neutral Sentiment: Memory shortage story is mixed: shortages lift ASPs and margins (positive for MU) but can impede end‑market adoption in consumer segments (a timing/visibility risk). What the Recent Memory Shortage Means for Micron Technology Shareholders
• Neutral Sentiment: Small institutional buys continue (13F entries), but these filings are incremental and not yet a major directional signal. Apella Capital LLC Buys New Position in Micron Technology, Inc. $MU
• Negative Sentiment: Short‑term hedging and options trades: commentators highlight bear put spreads and other strategies positioned for a pullback from overbought levels — a sign some traders expect near‑term mean reversion. Micron Technology Bear Put Spread Could Return 197% in this Down Move

Micron Technology Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ MU opened at $292.51 on Wednesday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.78, a current ratio of 2.46 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $240.61 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $173.98. The company has a market cap of $329.23 billion, a PE ratio of 27.81, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.19 and a beta of 1.54. Micron Technology, Inc. has a twelve month low of $61.54 and a twelve month high of $298.83.

Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, December 17th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $4.78 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.77 by $1.01. Micron Technology had a return on equity of 22.71% and a net margin of 28.15%.The company had revenue of $13.64 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $12.62 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.79 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 56.7% compared to the same quarter last year. Micron Technology has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 8.220-8.620 EPS. On average, analysts predict that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 6.08 EPS for the current year.

Micron Technology Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, January 14th. Investors of record on Monday, December 29th will be issued a dividend of $0.115 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, December 29th. This represents a $0.46 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.2%. Micron Technology’s payout ratio is presently 4.37%.

About Micron Technology

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.