WBH Advisory Inc. acquired a new stake in Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 593 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $218,000.
Several other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of MU. Wealthstar Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Micron Technology by 352.1% during the first quarter. Wealthstar Advisors LLC now owns 4,851 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $1,639,000 after purchasing an additional 3,778 shares in the last quarter. QRG Capital Management Inc. increased its stake in Micron Technology by 13.5% during the 1st quarter. QRG Capital Management Inc. now owns 206,233 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $69,674,000 after buying an additional 24,468 shares during the period. Lafayette Investments Inc. purchased a new stake in Micron Technology during the 1st quarter worth approximately $211,000. Tensor Edge Capital LLC lifted its holdings in Micron Technology by 16.6% during the 1st quarter. Tensor Edge Capital LLC now owns 233,250 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $78,801,000 after buying an additional 33,250 shares in the last quarter. Finally, HB Wealth Management LLC lifted its holdings in Micron Technology by 29.3% during the 1st quarter. HB Wealth Management LLC now owns 40,117 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $13,553,000 after buying an additional 9,093 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.84% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Several equities analysts have commented on MU shares. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a research note on Tuesday, May 12th. Sanford C. Bernstein set a $1,300.00 target price on Micron Technology in a report on Monday, June 22nd. UBS Group boosted their target price on Micron Technology from $535.00 to $1,625.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 26th. Citigroup upped their price target on Micron Technology from $1,200.00 to $1,400.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, June 25th. Finally, KeyCorp increased their price target on Micron Technology from $600.00 to $1,600.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Five equities research 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. According to MarketBeat, Micron Technology has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $1,263.76.
Micron Technology Price Performance
Shares of MU opened at $975.56 on Friday. Micron Technology, Inc. has a twelve month low of $103.38 and a twelve month high of $1,255.00. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $876.93 and its 200-day simple moving average is $552.77. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.10 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.09 and a beta of 2.14. The company has a current ratio of 3.42, a quick ratio of 2.98 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05.
Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, June 24th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $25.11 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $21.39 by $3.72. The business had revenue of $41.46 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $35.91 billion. Micron Technology had a net margin of 55.91% and a return on equity of 71.13%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 345.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $1.91 EPS. Micron Technology has set its Q4 2026 guidance at 30.000-32.000 EPS. Equities analysts forecast that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 72.94 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Micron Technology Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Shareholders of record on Monday, July 6th will be issued a dividend of $0.15 per share. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, July 6th. Micron Technology’s payout ratio is 1.36%.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other news, Director Steven J. Gomo sold 2,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, May 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $787.03, for a total transaction of $1,574,060.00. Following the sale, the director owned 17,139 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $13,488,907.17. This trade represents a 10.45% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, Director Lynn A. Dugle sold 1,300 shares of the business’s 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 sale, the director owned 17,728 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $20,394,823.04. The trade was a 6.83% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 147,300 shares of company stock valued at $119,422,004. 0.24% of the stock is owned by insiders.
Trending Headlines about Micron Technology
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Micron continues to benefit from strong earnings, tight memory-chip supply, and bullish analyst views following its blowout quarterly report. The Single Most Important Number from Micron’s Monster Earnings Report
- Positive Sentiment: A new long-term supply deal with General Motors broadens Micron’s customer base and supports demand visibility beyond AI data centers. General Motors Secures Micron Deal For Future Software Defined Vehicles
- Neutral Sentiment: Micron’s $250 million Trump Accounts commitment is generating headlines, but it is unlikely to materially affect near-term earnings. Micron Technology Announces $250 Mln Investment In Trump Accounts
- Negative Sentiment: Broad selling in semiconductor and memory stocks, along with fears of future oversupply, is pressuring MU alongside peers like SanDisk and Seagate. Micron Stock Extends Decline Despite Trump’s Praise and Bullish Analyst Views
- Negative Sentiment: Michael Burry’s new short position against Micron added a high-profile bearish catalyst and may be fueling caution around the stock. Michael Burry Says He Shorted Micron Technology
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.
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