Fairtree Asset Management Pty Ltd lowered its position in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 40.5% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 3,962 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after selling 2,702 shares during the period. Fairtree Asset Management Pty Ltd’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $663,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of MU. REAP Financial Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of Micron Technology during the 3rd quarter valued at $25,000. Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in Micron Technology during the third quarter worth about $27,000. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. increased its stake in Micron Technology by 79.3% in the 3rd quarter. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. now owns 199 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $33,000 after acquiring an additional 88 shares during the last quarter. Howard Hughes Medical Institute bought a new position in Micron Technology in the 2nd quarter worth about $30,000. Finally, Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 248.0% in the 3rd quarter. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. now owns 261 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $44,000 after acquiring an additional 186 shares in the last quarter. 80.84% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Micron Technology Price Performance
Shares of Micron Technology stock opened at $412.37 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, a quick ratio of 1.78 and a current ratio of 2.46. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 52-week low of $61.54 and a 52-week high of $455.50. The company has a fifty day moving average of $369.00 and a 200-day moving average of $254.05. The stock has a market capitalization of $464.13 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 39.20 and a beta of 1.50.
Micron Technology Dividend Announcement
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, January 14th. Stockholders of record on Monday, December 29th were paid a $0.115 dividend. This represents a $0.46 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, December 29th. Micron Technology’s payout ratio is 4.37%.
Insider Activity at Micron Technology
In other Micron Technology news, CAO Scott R. Allen sold 2,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on 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 in the company, valued at approximately $12,904,987.50. The trade was a 4.97% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Sumit Sadana sold 25,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $429.89, for a total value of $10,747,250.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 248,021 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $106,621,747.69. This trade represents a 9.16% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last three months, insiders bought 23,200 shares of company stock worth $7,821,723 and sold 73,623 shares worth $27,307,408. 0.24% of the stock is owned by insiders.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
MU has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. Wolfe Research boosted their price objective on Micron Technology from $300.00 to $350.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, December 18th. Sanford C. Bernstein boosted their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $270.00 to $330.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, January 2nd. Raymond James Financial increased their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $190.00 to $310.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, December 18th. UBS Group lifted their price objective on shares of Micron Technology from $300.00 to $400.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 7th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a research report on Monday. Six research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-nine have assigned a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Micron Technology currently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $358.38.
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Key Micron Technology News
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: S&P upgraded Micron to BBB, citing stronger margins and cash flow tied to AI-driven memory demand — a credit boost that reduces financial risk and supports capacity spending. Micron Technology Upgraded to BBB by S&P on AI-Driven Growth
- Positive Sentiment: Micron outlined an aggressive U.S. capacity build (up to US$200B through 2030) and says next‑gen HBM4 shipments are ahead of schedule with 2026 HBM output already allocated — evidence demand for AI memory remains strong and supports future revenue. Micron’s US$200b AI Memory Bet Puts Growth And Cycles In Focus
- Positive Sentiment: Several analyst and feature pieces argue Micron remains underweighted versus its AI-driven fundamentals despite a 250–300% rally, highlighting structural HBM/DRAM tightness and continued upside potential. Why Micron (MU) Remains Undervalued Despite a 300% Rally
- Neutral Sentiment: Comparisons with peers (SanDisk, others) and analyst coverage are intensifying — competition and product mix (NAND vs HBM/DRAM) will shape relative upside. SanDisk vs. Micron: Which AI Memory Stock Offers More Upside?
- Neutral Sentiment: Social‑media chatter (WallStreetBets) and general market noise are mixed/soft, which can amplify short‑term swings but doesn’t change fundamentals. Social Buzz: Wallstreetbets Stocks Mostly Lower Pre-bell Friday; Netflix to Advance, Duolingo to Decline
- Negative Sentiment: Technical and valuation risks: several commentators flag that MU is overextended after its run and a short-term pause/pullback is possible — investors may be locking in gains. Micron Technology (MU) Price Forecast: Rally Stalls Near Record Highs
- Negative Sentiment: Some cautionary pieces question whether Wall Street optimism is fully justified, highlighting the risk of crowded positioning and valuation compression if memory cycles normalize. Is It Worth Investing in Micron (MU) Based on Wall Street’s Bullish Views?
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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