Headwater Capital Co Ltd Purchases New Stake in Micron Technology, Inc. $MU

Headwater Capital Co Ltd acquired a new position in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) during the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 120,000 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $20,078,000. Micron Technology makes up approximately 4.9% of Headwater Capital Co Ltd’s holdings, making the stock its 8th largest position.

Other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. REAP Financial Group LLC acquired a new position in Micron Technology during the third quarter worth about $25,000. Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Micron Technology in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Howard Hughes Medical Institute bought a new stake in shares of Micron Technology during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $30,000. AlphaQuest LLC increased its position in Micron Technology by 13,250.0% during the 2nd quarter. AlphaQuest LLC now owns 267 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $33,000 after purchasing an additional 265 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. increased its position in Micron Technology by 79.3% during the 3rd quarter. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. now owns 199 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $33,000 after purchasing an additional 88 shares in the last quarter. 80.84% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Micron Technology News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analyst comparison argues Micron is the superior AI memory pick thanks to booming HBM demand and tight supply that boosts pricing power and margins. This supports optimism for sustained revenue/margin gains. Micron vs. Oracle: One AI Stock Is a Clear Buy Right Now
• Positive Sentiment: Micron announced a massive U.S. buildout (~US$200B headline) to expand capacity for AI memory—moves that should secure long‑term share in HBM markets and underpin revenue growth as hyperscalers scale. Micron Ramps US$200b US Buildout As AI Demand Tests Valuation
• Positive Sentiment: Bullish market commentary and analyses (MarketBeat, Forbes, 247WallSt) highlight Micron’s momentum, HBM leadership, and room for further upside despite big YTD gains—driving investor FOMO into the AI memory trade. Forget Nvidia: Micron Is Up 330% in a Year and Still Looks Cheap
• Positive Sentiment: TD Cowen and other brokers have raised long‑run EPS/earnings scenarios (TD Cowen’s $60 EPS call cited), reinforcing a growth narrative and supporting higher analyst targets. What TD Cowen’s $60 EPS Call Means for Micron Technology (MU)
• Neutral Sentiment: Micron set its fiscal Q2 earnings date for March 18; that event is the next major catalyst and could produce volatility if guidance or demand commentary differs from bullish expectations. Micron Technology to Report Fiscal Second Quarter Results on March 18, 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Market chatter includes stock‑split speculation and questions about whether to lock profits after large gains—these are sentiment drivers but not fundamental changes. Will Micron Technology Stock Split?
• Negative Sentiment: Several pieces note valuation is being tested—large capex and a rich multiple mean disappointment on guidance or slower HBM adoption could trigger a sharp pullback. Micron Ramps US$200b US Buildout As AI Demand Tests Valuation

Micron Technology Trading Up 2.6%

Shares of MU opened at $429.00 on Thursday. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 1-year low of $61.54 and a 1-year high of $455.50. The company has a current ratio of 2.46, a quick ratio of 1.78 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $362.73 and its 200-day moving average price is $249.11. The firm has a market capitalization of $482.84 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 40.78 and a beta of 1.52.

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

Micron Technology Dividend Announcement

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

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Micron Technology news, Director Steven J. Gomo sold 5,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, December 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $263.63, for a total transaction of $1,318,150.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 19,139 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,045,614.57. This trade represents a 20.71% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Director Teyin M. Liu bought 11,600 shares of Micron Technology stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, January 13th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $337.07 per share, for a total transaction of $3,910,012.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 14,310 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,823,471.70. This trade represents a 428.04% increase in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. In the last 90 days, 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. 0.24% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities analysts have commented on the company. TD Cowen increased their target price on Micron Technology from $300.00 to $450.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 20th. Stifel Nicolaus upped their price objective on Micron Technology from $300.00 to $360.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 20th. Barclays raised their price objective on shares of Micron Technology from $275.00 to $450.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, January 16th. Citigroup boosted their target price on shares of Micron Technology from $330.00 to $385.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, January 15th. Finally, Mizuho upped their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $390.00 to $480.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 27th. Six analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-nine have given a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Micron Technology has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $358.38.

Micron Technology Company 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.