Odyssean LLC boosted its holdings in Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 52.6% in the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 1,849 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after buying an additional 637 shares during the period. Odyssean LLC’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $2,134,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the business. Lotus Technology Management LP purchased a new position in shares of Micron Technology in the second quarter valued at about $232,000. Western Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in Micron Technology during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $1,732,000. Invst LLC bought a new stake in Micron Technology during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $2,452,000. PMV Capital Advisers LLC purchased a new position in Micron Technology in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $431,000. Finally, Valtrion Capital Management LLC bought a new position in Micron Technology in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $664,000. 80.84% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Analyst Ratings Changes
MU has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Zacks Research lowered shares of Micron Technology from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 19th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lifted their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $1,500.00 to $1,550.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, June 25th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a research note on Friday, August 7th. DA Davidson increased their price objective on shares of Micron Technology from $1,500.00 to $2,000.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, June 25th. Finally, ThinkEquity restated a “buy” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-two have issued a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $1,258.84.
Trending Headlines about Micron Technology
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Memory prices are expected to rise substantially this quarter, with some reports pointing to increases of as much as 50%. A shortage of DRAM and high-bandwidth memory (HBM), driven by AI data-center demand, supports Micron’s pricing power and margins. Why Micron Will Miss Out on a 50% Rise in Memory Prices
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment remains bullish. BMO initiated coverage with an “outperform” rating and a $1,300 target, while Mizuho retained “outperform” after reducing its target from $1,375 to $1,300. The target reductions temper enthusiasm slightly, but still imply substantial upside from the reference price. Finance giant sets aggressive Micron stock target after earnings
- Positive Sentiment: Commentary continues to support the long-term AI memory thesis. Micron’s recent quarterly results showed revenue of approximately $41.5 billion, up more than 345% year over year, while long-term supply agreements provide demand visibility amid constrained capacity. Micron Technology Stock Opinions on Q3 Earnings and AI Demand Strength
- Neutral Sentiment: Micron opened a 60,000-square-foot Boise training center and expanded its apprenticeship pipeline, supporting the workforce needed for its planned U.S. manufacturing expansion. The initiative is strategically positive but unlikely to materially affect near-term earnings. Micron Opens State-of-the-Art Training Center
- Negative Sentiment: Investors remain concerned that Micron’s long-term contracts could limit its ability to fully capture a potential memory-price surge. The stock has also experienced a large rally, increasing valuation and profit-taking risks. Micron’s Long-Term Contracts Cap Memory-Boom Upside
- Negative Sentiment: Competitive and sector risks remain: reports that Apple could source memory from Chinese suppliers, a potential IPO by Chinese rival YMTC and broad semiconductor weakness pressured MU recently. Micron insiders have also reported selling shares without purchases, a potential confidence signal that investors may monitor. Why Are Micron, SK Hynix and SanDisk Stocks Falling?
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other Micron Technology news, CEO Sanjay Mehrotra sold 40,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, August 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $968.90, for a total transaction of $38,756,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 264,503 shares in the company, valued at $256,276,956.70. The trade was a 13.14% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, EVP April S. Arnzen sold 40,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, July 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,083.94, for a total value of $43,357,600.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 85,737 shares in the company, valued at $92,933,763.78. This trade represents a 31.81% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 217,179 shares of company stock valued at $220,582,211. 0.24% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
Micron Technology Price Performance
MU stock opened at $932.97 on Wednesday. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 52 week low of $114.25 and a 52 week high of $1,255.00. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.05 trillion, a P/E ratio of 21.12 and a beta of 2.18. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $961.71 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $705.45. The company has a quick ratio of 2.98, a current ratio of 3.42 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05.
Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, June 24th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $25.11 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate 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 analysts’ expectations of $35.91 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $1.91 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 345.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Micron Technology has set its Q4 2026 guidance at 30.000-32.000 EPS. Analysts anticipate that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 72.93 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Micron Technology Dividend Announcement
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Stockholders of record on Monday, July 6th were given a dividend of $0.15 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, July 6th. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.1%. Micron Technology’s payout ratio is currently 1.36%.
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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