Pacific Excel Wealth Advisors Inc. increased its position in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 144.6% during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 1,529 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after buying an additional 904 shares during the period. Pacific Excel Wealth Advisors Inc.’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $1,765,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Micron Technology during the first quarter valued at about $27,000. High Note Wealth LLC lifted its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 65.4% in the fourth quarter. High Note Wealth LLC now owns 86 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 34 shares in the last quarter. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. boosted its holdings in Micron Technology by 4,800.0% in the fourth quarter. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. now owns 98 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $28,000 after purchasing an additional 96 shares during the last quarter. Bayban purchased a new position in Micron Technology in the fourth quarter valued at about $29,000. Finally, Financial Life Planners acquired a new stake in Micron Technology during the 1st quarter valued at approximately $36,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.84% of the company’s stock.
Micron Technology Trading Up 7.6%
Shares of NASDAQ MU opened at $892.67 on Wednesday. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $978.43 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $649.44. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 52-week low of $106.75 and a 52-week high of $1,255.00. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.01 trillion, a P/E ratio of 20.21 and a beta of 2.18. 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 Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Shareholders of record on Monday, July 6th were issued a $0.15 dividend. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, July 6th. Micron Technology’s payout ratio is currently 1.36%.
Micron Technology News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Bank of America reiterated its Buy rating and $1,550 price target, calling the pullback an “enhanced buying opportunity.” The firm said cloud and AI-infrastructure demand remains strong, while Micron’s memory pricing power is intact. Micron pullback seen as buying opportunity amid solid end-demand, says BofA
- Positive Sentiment: The broader semiconductor sector staged a strong rebound as the market’s AI trade regained momentum. Better-than-expected results and guidance from Palantir, along with a broader advance in technology shares, improved risk appetite and supported Micron. Why Micron, AMD and SanDisk stocks are leading today’s pre-market rally
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts and investors continue to view the AI memory cycle as a potential new growth phase. Micron’s recent earnings showed substantial revenue and profit growth, and long-term AI-related contracts and constrained high-end memory supply support the bullish outlook. Sandisk Jumps 8%, Micron Gains 6%, SK Hynix Climbs 4% as Wall Street Hikes Price Targets on AI Memory Boom
- Neutral Sentiment: Micron’s valuation and share-price performance remain a subject of debate. Bulls see the selloff as pricing in an overly pessimistic scenario, while the stock’s high volatility and large decline from its peak highlight the risks of investing in a cyclical memory-chip business.
- Negative Sentiment: China’s ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) is reportedly considering a second Beijing fabrication plant. Potentially higher Chinese DRAM output could increase global competition and pressure memory prices and Micron’s market share over time, although the threat is viewed as several years away. Micron Gains Memory-Chip Share—But So Does Hot Chinese Rival
- Negative Sentiment: Investor Michael Burry reportedly increased bearish positions in Micron and the semiconductor sector, adding a contrarian signal amid concerns that AI spending and elevated memory valuations may prove unsustainable. Michael Burry’s latest bet puts Nvidia stock and Micron’s AI boom on trial
Insider Transactions at Micron Technology
In other news, Director Steven J. Gomo sold 2,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, May 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $787.03, for a total value of $1,574,060.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 17,139 shares in the company, valued at approximately $13,488,907.17. This trade represents a 10.45% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director Lynn A. Dugle sold 1,300 shares of Micron Technology stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, June 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,150.43, for a total transaction of $1,495,559.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 17,728 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $20,394,823.04. This trade represents a 6.83% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold a total of 164,179 shares of company stock valued at $169,385,921 over the last quarter. Insiders own 0.24% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several equities research analysts have issued reports on the company. Susquehanna lifted their price objective on Micron Technology from $1,750.00 to $2,000.00 and gave the stock a “positive” rating in a report on Thursday, June 25th. Barclays increased their target price on Micron Technology from $1,175.00 to $2,000.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. Wolfe Research set a $1,500.00 price target on shares of Micron Technology in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. Rosenblatt Securities upped their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $1,200.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, June 25th. Finally, UBS Group increased their price objective on shares of Micron Technology from $535.00 to $1,625.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 26th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-one have issued a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $1,268.93.
Read Our Latest Report on Micron Technology
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.
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