Micron Technology, Inc. $MU Shares Bought by MASTERINVEST Kapitalanlage GmbH

MASTERINVEST Kapitalanlage GmbH boosted its holdings in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) by 9.8% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 44,327 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after purchasing an additional 3,959 shares during the quarter. MASTERINVEST Kapitalanlage GmbH’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $7,417,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. First Command Advisory Services Inc. lifted its position in shares of Micron Technology by 225.0% during the 2nd quarter. First Command Advisory Services Inc. now owns 221 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 153 shares in the last quarter. Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in Micron Technology in the 3rd quarter worth $27,000. Howard Hughes Medical Institute acquired a new position in Micron Technology during the second quarter worth $30,000. AlphaQuest LLC raised its position in Micron Technology by 13,250.0% during the second quarter. AlphaQuest LLC now owns 267 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $33,000 after acquiring an additional 265 shares during the period. Finally, WealthCollab LLC lifted its holdings in Micron Technology by 4,500.0% during the second quarter. WealthCollab LLC now owns 276 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $34,000 after purchasing an additional 270 shares in the last quarter. 80.84% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts have recently commented on MU shares. The Goldman Sachs Group boosted their target price on shares of Micron Technology from $205.00 to $235.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, December 18th. Weiss Ratings upgraded Micron Technology from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Saturday, November 1st. Mizuho boosted their price objective on Micron Technology from $290.00 to $390.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday. Bank of America upgraded Micron Technology from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and raised their target price for the company from $250.00 to $300.00 in a research report on Thursday, December 18th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein boosted their price target on Micron Technology from $270.00 to $330.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, January 2nd. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-nine have issued a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $295.45.

Insider Activity

In other Micron Technology news, EVP Scott J. Deboer sold 82,000 shares of Micron Technology stock in a transaction dated Monday, October 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $222.81, for a total transaction of $18,270,420.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 154,145 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $34,345,047.45. The trade was a 34.72% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, CEO Sanjay Mehrotra sold 22,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, October 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $220.72, for a total transaction of $4,966,200.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 446,578 shares in the company, valued at $98,568,696.16. The trade was a 4.80% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 318,800 shares of company stock worth $72,333,387. Insiders own 0.24% of the company’s stock.

Micron Technology Trading Up 5.5%

Shares of Micron Technology stock opened at $345.09 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, a current ratio of 2.46 and a quick ratio of 1.78. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $256.89 and its 200-day simple moving average is $184.24. The stock has a market cap of $388.40 billion, a P/E ratio of 32.80, a P/E/G ratio of 0.21 and a beta of 1.50. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 1-year low of $61.54 and a 1-year high of $346.30.

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

Micron Technology Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, January 14th. Stockholders of record on Monday, December 29th will be issued a dividend of $0.115 per share. This represents a $0.46 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, December 29th. Micron Technology’s payout ratio is currently 4.37%.

More Micron Technology News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Several sell‑side firms raised targets (Mizuho to $390; UBS and Piper Sandler to ~$400), citing a sustained AI-driven memory squeeze and upside to ASPs and earnings — a direct catalyst for the rally. UBS Group Boosts Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) Price Target to $400.00
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and trade press point to persistent AI demand (higher memory content, tight supply for HBM/DRAM) that supports pricing power, margin expansion and raised FY26/FY27 EPS estimates. Micron’s Pricing Power Looks Unstoppable As AI Demand Outruns Supply
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage from Forbes, The Motley Fool and others highlights Micron’s shift toward higher‑value AI memory and stronger top‑line momentum after recent results — reinforcing the bullish narrative. Up 3x In 2025, What’s Next For Micron Stock?
• Positive Sentiment: Micron announced a major megafab groundbreaking (New York), signaling longer‑term capacity expansion to monetize the structural memory shortage. Micron Announces Groundbreaking for Historic New York Megafab
• Neutral Sentiment: High‑profile media endorsements and screener momentum (Jim Cramer mentions, Zacks Rank #1 additions) are increasing retail and institutional interest but may already be reflected in the stock’s run. Jim Cramer Reveals Why Micron (MU)’s Shares Performed Well
• Neutral Sentiment: Sector peers (e.g., Samsung) reporting record profitability from rising memory prices reinforce the thematic tailwind for Micron but also remind investors that the industry remains cyclical. Samsung Expects Record Profit as Memory Chip Prices Soar. What It Means for Micron Stock.
• Negative Sentiment: An insider (Micron’s CAO) sold 2,000 shares recently; while small in the context of total holdings, such sales can be highlighted by short‑term traders. SEC Filing: Insider Sale by Scott R. Allen
• Negative Sentiment: After a steep run, the stock has seen profit‑taking and a market pullback; notes about overbought technicals and elevated valuation raise the risk of near‑term volatility despite strong fundamentals. Micron (MU) Stock Drops In Market Pullback, But AI Memory Demand Stays Hot

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.