Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings Ltd Reduces Stake in Micron Technology, Inc. $MU

Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings Ltd reduced its stake in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) by 6.4% in the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 745,000 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after selling 51,000 shares during the period. Micron Technology comprises 1.0% of Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings Ltd’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 28th biggest position. Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings Ltd owned approximately 0.07% of Micron Technology worth $124,653,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. REAP Financial Group LLC purchased a new stake in Micron Technology in the third quarter worth $25,000. Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Micron Technology during the 3rd quarter worth $27,000. Howard Hughes Medical Institute bought a new position in shares of Micron Technology during the 2nd quarter worth $30,000. AlphaQuest LLC increased its holdings in Micron Technology by 13,250.0% in the 2nd quarter. AlphaQuest LLC now owns 267 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $33,000 after acquiring an additional 265 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. raised 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 valued at $33,000 after acquiring an additional 88 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.84% of the company’s stock.

Micron Technology Stock Down 0.8%

MU opened at $412.37 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $464.13 billion, a P/E ratio of 39.20 and a beta of 1.52. Micron Technology, Inc. has a one year low of $61.54 and a one year high of $455.50. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $369.00 and a 200-day moving average price of $252.27. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, a current ratio of 2.46 and a quick ratio of 1.78.

Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, December 17th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $4.78 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.77 by $1.01. Micron Technology had a return on equity of 22.71% and a net margin of 28.15%.The company had revenue of $13.64 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $12.62 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $1.79 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 56.7% compared to the same quarter last year. Micron Technology has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 8.220-8.620 EPS. Equities research analysts expect that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 6.08 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Micron Technology Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, January 14th. Investors of record on Monday, December 29th were given a $0.115 dividend. This represents a $0.46 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, December 29th. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio is 4.37%.

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?

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, CAO Scott R. Allen sold 2,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, January 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $337.50, for a total value of $675,000.00. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 38,237 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $12,904,987.50. This represents a 4.97% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, Director Teyin M. Liu acquired 7,820 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, January 14th. The shares were bought at an average price of $337.50 per share, for a total transaction of $2,639,250.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 25,910 shares in the company, valued at approximately $8,744,625. This represents a 43.23% increase in their position. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last three months, insiders bought 23,200 shares of company stock valued at $7,821,723 and sold 73,623 shares valued at $27,307,408. Company insiders own 0.24% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

MU has been the subject of a number of research reports. Susquehanna increased their target price on shares of Micron Technology from $200.00 to $300.00 and gave the stock a “positive” rating in a research report on Monday, December 8th. Royal Bank Of Canada initiated coverage on shares of Micron Technology in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $425.00 price target on the stock. Wolfe Research lifted their price objective on shares of Micron Technology from $300.00 to $350.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, December 18th. The Goldman Sachs Group increased their target price on Micron Technology from $205.00 to $235.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, December 18th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC raised their price target on Micron Technology from $380.00 to $450.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, February 17th. Six research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-nine have given a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $358.38.

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.