Invesco Ltd. Boosts Stake in Micron Technology, Inc. $MU

Invesco Ltd. lifted its stake in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) by 8.0% in the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 9,622,166 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after acquiring an additional 708,716 shares during the period. Invesco Ltd. owned approximately 0.86% of Micron Technology worth $1,609,981,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Seven Mile Advisory increased its stake in Micron Technology by 46.1% in the third quarter. Seven Mile Advisory now owns 3,038 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $508,000 after acquiring an additional 958 shares during the last quarter. Sei Investments Co. raised its position in Micron Technology by 23.6% during the third quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 501,168 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $83,855,000 after purchasing an additional 95,623 shares in the last quarter. Douglass Winthrop Advisors LLC lifted its stake in Micron Technology by 4.8% during the third quarter. Douglass Winthrop Advisors LLC now owns 2,308 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $386,000 after purchasing an additional 106 shares during the last quarter. BOKF NA boosted its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 20.2% in the 3rd quarter. BOKF NA now owns 54,090 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $9,050,000 after purchasing an additional 9,102 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. purchased a new position in shares of Micron Technology in the 3rd quarter worth about $88,808,000. 80.84% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Micron Technology Trading Down 3.2%

Shares of MU stock opened at $405.35 on Friday. The business has a 50-day moving average of $389.13 and a 200 day moving average of $269.51. 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, Inc. has a 1-year low of $61.54 and a 1-year high of $455.50. The stock has a market capitalization of $456.23 billion, a PE ratio of 38.53 and a beta of 1.50.

Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, December 17th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $4.78 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 business had revenue of $13.64 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $12.62 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $1.79 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 56.7% on a year-over-year basis. Micron Technology has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 8.220-8.620 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 6.08 earnings per share for the current year.

Micron Technology Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced 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 dividend yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, December 29th. Micron Technology’s payout ratio is presently 4.37%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities analysts recently weighed in on MU shares. UBS Group raised their price objective on Micron Technology to $475.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, March 2nd. Wall Street Zen raised Micron Technology from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Sunday, November 23rd. William Blair assumed coverage on shares of Micron Technology in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. They set an “outperform” rating on the stock. Rosenblatt Securities reissued a “buy” rating and set a $500.00 price target on shares of Micron Technology in a research note on Tuesday, January 20th. Finally, KeyCorp boosted their price objective on shares of Micron Technology from $325.00 to $450.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 13th. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-nine have issued a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $383.21.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, EVP Sumit Sadana sold 25,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, February 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $429.89, for a total transaction of $10,747,250.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 248,021 shares in the company, valued at $106,621,747.69. This represents a 9.16% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, Director Teyin M. Liu purchased 11,600 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, January 13th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $337.07 per share, with a total value of $3,910,012.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 14,310 shares in the company, valued at $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. Over the last quarter, insiders bought 23,200 shares of company stock valued at $7,821,723 and sold 73,623 shares valued at $27,307,408. Corporate insiders own 0.24% of the company’s stock.

Micron Technology News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Micron reported very strong fiscal results and margin expansion with AI-driven memory demand tightening supply, underpinning upside to profit and cash flow. Micron’s Next Chapter Starts After Q2
• Positive Sentiment: High-bandwidth memory (HBM) is effectively sold out for 2026, supporting pricing power and near-term revenue visibility for AI customers. HBM Sold Out For 2026
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple analyst upgrades and hefty price-target raises (including Wolfe Research and Susquehanna) have pushed sentiment higher and helped recent rallies. Wolfe Research Sets $500 Target
• Neutral Sentiment: An upcoming Q2 earnings report and changing institutional ownership ahead of the print are focal catalysts; results/guidance will likely drive the next leg of volatility. Who Owns MU Ahead of Q2
• Neutral Sentiment: Strategic partnerships across the supply chain (e.g., Applied Materials) reinforce Micron’s role in AI-memory buildouts but are long-term positives rather than immediate catalysts. Applied Materials Partnerships
• Negative Sentiment: After an enormous YTD gain, profit-taking and broader market weakness are pressuring the stock; several outlets note MU is pulling back more steeply than the market today. MU Falls More Steeply Than Broader Market
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and “toppy” technical calls are prompting caution among some investors despite strong fundamentals — expect higher intraday volatility until earnings/guidance settle expectations. Why Micron Stock Is Sinking Today

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.