Panagora Asset Management Inc. increased its stake in Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 384.3% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 388,935 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after purchasing an additional 308,631 shares during the period. Panagora Asset Management Inc.’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $111,006,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of MU. High Note Wealth LLC raised 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 purchasing an additional 34 shares during the last quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC raised its position in Micron Technology by 295.8% in the 4th quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 95 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 71 shares during the last quarter. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. raised its position in Micron Technology by 4,800.0% in the 4th quarter. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. now owns 98 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $28,000 after purchasing an additional 96 shares during the last quarter. GHP Investment Advisors Inc. raised its position in Micron Technology by 91.2% in the 4th quarter. GHP Investment Advisors Inc. now owns 109 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 52 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Joseph Group Capital Management bought a new position in Micron Technology in the 4th quarter worth approximately $31,000. Institutional investors own 80.84% of the company’s stock.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Several research analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Erste Group Bank cut shares of Micron Technology from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 2nd. Stifel Nicolaus upped their target price on shares of Micron Technology from $360.00 to $550.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, March 2nd. UBS Group upped their target price on shares of Micron Technology from $535.00 to $1,625.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 26th. Summit Insights cut shares of Micron Technology from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, March 19th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group upped their target price on shares of Micron Technology from $400.00 to $900.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, June 10th. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have issued a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $737.63.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In related news, EVP April S. Arnzen sold 40,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, April 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $347.39, for a total transaction of $13,895,600.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 125,737 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $43,679,776.43. This trade represents a 24.13% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CEO Sanjay Mehrotra sold 37,439 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, May 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $960.38, for a total value of $35,955,666.82. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 387,064 shares in the company, valued at $371,728,524.32. The trade was a 8.82% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 146,000 shares of company stock worth $85,486,715. 0.24% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
Micron Technology Stock Performance
Shares of Micron Technology stock opened at $981.61 on Monday. The company has a market capitalization of $1.11 trillion, a PE ratio of 46.35 and a beta of 2.16. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 12 month low of $103.38 and a 12 month high of $1,089.29. The company has a current ratio of 2.90, a quick ratio of 2.32 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $677.58 and its 200 day simple moving average is $465.20.
Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, March 18th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $12.20 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $9.19 by $3.01. The business had revenue of $23.86 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $19.97 billion. Micron Technology had a return on equity of 41.16% and a net margin of 41.49%.The firm’s revenue was up 196 compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $1.56 EPS. On average, research analysts predict that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 59.23 EPS for the current year.
Micron Technology Increases Dividend
The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, April 15th. Investors of record on Monday, March 30th were paid a dividend of $0.15 per share. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, March 30th. This is a boost from Micron Technology’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.12. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 2.83%.
Micron Technology News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: AI-driven demand for high-bandwidth memory and NAND storage continues to support Micron’s long-term growth outlook, with analysts citing strong margins and revenue momentum. AI Storage Boom Aids NAND Demand: Can Micron Capitalize on the Trend?
- Positive Sentiment: Wall Street remains broadly upbeat on Micron’s earnings power, with several analysts raising targets and saying the stock still has double-digit upside ahead of earnings. Analysts See Double-Digit Upside in Micron Stock — Should You Buy Before June 24 Earnings?
- Positive Sentiment: Micron is being viewed as a key AI beneficiary, with investors and analysts pointing to HBM demand, institutional buying, and recent certification for Nvidia’s next-gen platform as evidence of stronger secular demand. Nvidia Corp (NVDA) Strengthens AI Platform with Micron HBM4
- Neutral Sentiment: Several pieces frame Micron as a high-momentum AI stock, but these are more commentary than new company-specific catalysts. How to Hold the Next Nvidia Through the Noise
- Negative Sentiment: Goldman Sachs’ cautious stance suggests investors may be pricing in too much optimism before earnings, which can create near-term volatility if results are merely solid rather than exceptional. Why Goldman Is Cautious on Micron Stock Ahead of Earnings
- Negative Sentiment: Some articles note profit-taking after Micron’s explosive rally, with valuation concerns weighing on sentiment despite the strong AI backdrop. Micron stock plunges 12% in a week: why investors are booking profits
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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