GSG Advisors LLC purchased a new position in Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 697 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $235,000.
Other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Norges Bank purchased a new position in shares of Micron Technology during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $6,433,456,000. AQR Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in Micron Technology by 411.9% in the 3rd quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 3,627,022 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $606,873,000 after acquiring an additional 2,918,535 shares in the last quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership increased its holdings in Micron Technology by 1,340.6% in the 4th quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 2,820,986 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $805,148,000 after acquiring an additional 2,625,169 shares in the last quarter. Amundi raised its position in 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 acquiring an additional 1,965,319 shares during the period. Finally, Vanguard Group Inc. raised its position in Micron Technology by 1.9% during the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 106,608,094 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $30,427,016,000 after acquiring an additional 1,954,644 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.84% of the company’s stock.
More Micron Technology News
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Bank of America reiterated a bullish view on Micron after the Kimi K3 launch, arguing that low-cost AI models can actually increase memory-chip demand rather than reduce it. Bank of America Reaffirms Bullish Micron Stock Call After Kimi K3 Launch
- Positive Sentiment: Multiple reports said Micron jumped after BofA’s note and a broader chip rebound, with analysts also raising price targets as the AI memory upcycle gains traction. Micron jumps 12% on BofA note, chip rally
- Positive Sentiment: Memory prices are reportedly still skyrocketing, with Morgan Stanley forecasting at least a 25% increase from Q2 to Q3, which supports higher revenue and margins for Micron. Micron, Western Digital, and Sandisk Just Jumped 12% to 14%. Here’s the Forecast That Did It.
- Positive Sentiment: Wall Street commentary remains constructive on AI infrastructure names, with Micron highlighted as a beneficiary of strong revenue growth, expanding profitability, and the ongoing AI spending cycle. 2 AI Infrastructure Stocks That Could Outperform NVIDIA
- Neutral Sentiment: Several articles framed Micron as part of a broader “Memi” trade and a continued semiconductor rebound, reinforcing the AI-memory narrative but not adding much company-specific news. A new group of stocks is transforming global equities markets. Meet ‘Memi,’ the $3 trillion sector fueled by AI’s insatiable hunger for memory chips
- Neutral Sentiment: Bearish takes also emerged, including one arguing Micron could be a “generational short” with substantial downside, which may be tempering some enthusiasm after the recent run-up. Micron: A Generational Short Opportunity With 76% Downside
Micron Technology Price Performance
Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, June 24th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $25.11 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $21.39 by $3.72. Micron Technology had a net margin of 55.91% and a return on equity of 71.13%. The firm had revenue of $41.46 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $35.91 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $1.91 earnings per share. Micron Technology’s quarterly revenue was up 345.8% on a year-over-year basis. Micron Technology has set its Q4 2026 guidance at 30.000-32.000 EPS. On average, equities analysts predict that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 72.93 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Micron Technology Announces Dividend
The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Stockholders of record on Monday, July 6th were given a $0.15 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, July 6th. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.1%. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio is 1.36%.
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several research firms have issued reports on MU. Wolfe Research set a $1,500.00 price objective on shares of Micron Technology in a report on Thursday, June 25th. TD Cowen reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a research note on Friday, July 10th. UBS Group upped their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $535.00 to $1,625.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 26th. DA Davidson raised their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $1,500.00 to $2,000.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. Finally, Raymond James Financial boosted their price objective on Micron Technology from $1,100.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. Four 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. Based on data from MarketBeat, Micron Technology currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $1,268.93.
View Our Latest Stock Analysis on MU
Insider Buying and Selling
In related news, Director Lynn A. Dugle sold 1,300 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, June 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $1,150.43, for a total value of $1,495,559.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 17,728 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $20,394,823.04. This trade represents a 6.83% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, CEO Sanjay Mehrotra sold 28,506 shares of Micron Technology stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, June 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $1,149.28, for a total value of $32,761,375.68. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 355,997 shares in the company, valued at approximately $409,140,232.16. The trade was a 7.41% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold 163,300 shares of company stock valued at $152,667,204 over the last ninety days. 0.24% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
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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