Sen. John Boozman Sells Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) Stock

Senator John Boozman (R-Arkansas) recently sold shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU). In a filing disclosed on February 15th, the Senator disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Micron Technology stock on January 26th.

Senator John Boozman also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Omnicom Group (NYSE:OMC) on 1/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Eaton (NYSE:ETN) on 1/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) on 1/29/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF (NYSEARCA:IVW) on 1/29/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Fiserv (NASDAQ:FISV) on 1/29/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) on 1/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of CVS Health (NYSE:CVS) on 1/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) on 1/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of DexCom (NASDAQ:DXCM) on 1/26/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of abrdn Physical Palladium Shares ETF (NYSEARCA:PALL) on 1/23/2026.

Micron Technology Stock Performance

NASDAQ:MU opened at $428.17 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.78, a current ratio of 2.46 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19. Micron Technology, Inc. has a twelve month low of $61.54 and a twelve month high of $455.50. The company has a fifty day moving average of $351.28 and a 200-day moving average of $241.69. The firm has a market capitalization of $481.91 billion, a P/E ratio of 40.70 and a beta of 1.52.

Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, December 17th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $4.78 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.77 by $1.01. Micron Technology had a net margin of 28.15% and a return on equity of 22.71%. The business had revenue of $13.64 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $12.62 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.79 earnings per share. Micron Technology’s revenue was up 56.7% on a year-over-year basis. Micron Technology has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 8.220-8.620 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 6.08 EPS for the current year.

Micron Technology Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, January 14th. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 29th were issued a $0.115 dividend. This represents a $0.46 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, December 29th. Micron Technology’s payout ratio is presently 4.37%.

Trending Headlines about Micron Technology

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and media point to surging AI/data‑center memory demand and near-term supply constraints that support higher DRAM/HBM pricing and revenue upside for Micron. What’s Going On With Micron Stock Friday?
• Positive Sentiment: Recent analyst activity: Needham raised its price target to $450, and at least one upgrade was reported this week, boosting near‑term sentiment and trading interest. Needham & Company LLC Raises Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) Price Target to $450.00
• Positive Sentiment: Management reassured investors at a recent conference that HBM4 development is on track (no delays), reducing a key execution risk for high‑margin AI memory products. Micron Shareholders Received Amazing News at a Recent Investor Conference
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage and screen attention (Zacks, Yahoo trending stories) have elevated flows and retail/institutional interest, amplifying momentum. Here is What to Know Beyond Why Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) is a Trending Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Barron’s notes increased retail accumulation in several high‑profile tech names, including Micron—this can fuel rallies but also raise volatility. Tesla Stock Falls. Why Retail Investors Keep Buying Alongside Micron, Microsoft, Others.
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation checks: commentary notes strong share‑price momentum and lofty multiples tied to AI expectations—important context but not an immediate driver. Micron Technology (MU) Valuation Check After Strong Share Price Momentum And AI Memory Expectations
• Negative Sentiment: Some analysts and market commentators warn the rally resembles a late‑cycle “melt‑up” and caution against chasing the move; that raises downside risk if memory pricing or sentiment reverses. Micron: Melt-Up Looks Late Cycle; Don’t Chase This Rally Any Further
• Negative Sentiment: Micron remains a cyclical semiconductor play; long‑term gains depend on sustained AI infrastructure build‑out and memory pricing—cyclical downturns could erase gains. Is Micron Technology a Buy?

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several brokerages have recently commented on MU. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price on Micron Technology from $220.00 to $350.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, December 18th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft raised their price objective on Micron Technology from $200.00 to $280.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 9th. Phillip Securities raised Micron Technology to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. Morgan Stanley increased their target price on Micron Technology from $350.00 to $450.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 11th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein boosted their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $270.00 to $330.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, January 2nd. Six investment 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. According to MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $358.38.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, CAO Scott R. Allen sold 2,000 shares of Micron Technology stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, January 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $337.50, for a total value of $675,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer owned 38,237 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $12,904,987.50. This trade represents a 4.97% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Manish H. Bhatia sold 26,623 shares of Micron Technology stock in a transaction dated Thursday, January 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $391.04, for a total transaction of $10,410,657.92. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 323,486 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $126,495,965.44. The trade was a 7.60% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last quarter, insiders have purchased 23,200 shares of company stock valued at $7,821,723 and have sold 73,623 shares valued at $27,307,408. Insiders own 0.24% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Micron Technology

A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. REAP Financial Group LLC bought a new position in Micron Technology in the 3rd quarter valued at $25,000. High Note Wealth LLC boosted its holdings in shares of 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 during the last quarter. First Command Advisory Services Inc. grew its position in Micron Technology by 225.0% during the second quarter. First Command Advisory Services Inc. now owns 221 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 153 shares during the period. Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in Micron Technology during the third quarter worth about $27,000. Finally, Elevation Wealth Partners LLC increased its holdings in Micron Technology by 295.8% during the fourth quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 95 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 71 shares during the last quarter. 80.84% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Senator Boozman

John Boozman (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. Senate from Arkansas. He assumed office on January 3, 2011. His current term ends on January 3, 2029. Boozman (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. Senate to represent Arkansas. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022. Boozman won re-election in 2016. He faced Democrat Conner Eldridge, Libertarian Frank Gilbert, and write-in candidate Jason Tate in the general election. Arkansas’ U.S. Senate race was rated as safely Republican in 2016. Boozman began his political career in the U.S. House. He won a special election in 2001 and served in that position until his election to the Senate in 2010. Prior to his political career, Boozman worked as an optometrist. As of a 2014 analysis of multiple outside rankings, Boozman is an average Republican member of Congress, meaning he will vote with the Republican Party on the majority of bills. Below is an abbreviated outline of Boozman’s academic, professional, and political career: 2011-Present: U.S. Senator from Arkansas 2001-2011: U.S. Representative from Arkansas 1977: Graduated from Southern College of Optometry

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.