West Family Investments Inc. cut its stake in Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 10.5% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 6,577 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after selling 773 shares during the quarter. West Family Investments Inc.’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $1,877,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the stock. REAP Financial Group LLC acquired a new stake in Micron Technology during the third quarter worth about $25,000. High Note Wealth LLC grew its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 65.4% in the 4th quarter. High Note Wealth LLC now owns 86 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 34 shares during the period. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC grew its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 295.8% in the 4th quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 95 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 71 shares during the period. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 4,800.0% during the 4th quarter. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. now owns 98 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $28,000 after buying an additional 96 shares during the last quarter. Finally, GHP Investment Advisors Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 91.2% during the 4th quarter. GHP Investment Advisors Inc. now owns 109 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $31,000 after buying an additional 52 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.84% of the company’s stock.
More Micron Technology News
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Micron was certified as an HBM4 memory supplier for Nvidia’s next-generation Vera Rubin AI platform, reinforcing its role in the AI memory supply chain and highlighting continued demand for high-bandwidth memory. Micron’s HBM4 Certification With Nvidia Puts AI Memory Margins In Focus
- Positive Sentiment: Wall Street sentiment remains broadly constructive, with recent analyst reports and price-target hikes pointing to expectations for strong AI-driven earnings and tight memory supply. Morgan Stanley raises Micron stock price target
- Positive Sentiment: Recent coverage continues to frame Micron as a major beneficiary of AI infrastructure spending, with some analysts still arguing the stock has upside despite its huge run-up. Micron (MU) Boasts Earnings & Price Momentum: Should You Buy?
- Neutral Sentiment: Mixed commentary around Micron’s valuation and its recent $1 trillion-plus market-cap rally is keeping investors cautious ahead of the next earnings report, even as the company’s fundamentals remain strong. Micron Stock Price Forecast — What Top Analysts Expect Ahead of June 24 Earnings
- Neutral Sentiment: Broader market weakness in chip stocks and a hotter-than-expected U.S. jobs report added to the risk-off tone, pressuring semiconductors across the board. Micron, Sandisk stocks slide as traders exit high-flying AI plays
- Negative Sentiment: Broadcom’s disappointing AI guidance triggered a sharp unwind in the “AI trade,” dragging Micron lower even though there was no company-specific negative news. Micron, Marvell, and Broadcom lead chipmakers’ premarket losses
- Negative Sentiment: Some analysts and commentators are warning that memory-chip prices may be nearing a peak, raising concerns that Micron’s blockbuster rally may have run too far too fast. Micron Stock Drops, Brace for the Memory-Price Peak
Micron Technology Stock Performance
Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, March 18th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $12.20 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $9.19 by $3.01. The firm had revenue of $23.86 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $19.97 billion. Micron Technology had a net margin of 41.49% and a return on equity of 41.16%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 196 on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.56 EPS. Equities research analysts anticipate that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 58.79 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Micron Technology Increases Dividend
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, April 15th. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 30th were given a dividend of $0.15 per share. This is an increase from Micron Technology’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.12. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, March 30th. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio is currently 2.83%.
Insider Buying and Selling
In related news, Director Steven J. Gomo sold 2,000 shares of Micron Technology stock in a transaction on Monday, May 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $787.03, for a total value of $1,574,060.00. Following the completion of 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 ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, CEO Sanjay Mehrotra sold 37,439 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, May 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $960.38, for a total value of $35,955,666.82. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 387,064 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $371,728,524.32. The trade was a 8.82% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 146,000 shares of company stock valued at $85,486,715 in the last three months. 0.24% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
A number of research analysts recently commented on the company. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a report on Tuesday, May 12th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price on Micron Technology from $350.00 to $550.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, March 19th. Cantor Fitzgerald upped their price target on Micron Technology from $450.00 to $700.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, March 19th. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price target on Micron Technology from $470.00 to $550.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, March 19th. Finally, Morgan Stanley raised their price objective on Micron Technology from $520.00 to $1,050.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, June 3rd. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have issued a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $641.97.
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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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