Sen. John Boozman Sells Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) Stock

Senator John Boozman (R-Arkansas) recently sold shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU). In a filing disclosed on February 15th, the Senator disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Micron Technology stock on January 8th.

Senator John Boozman also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Omnicom Group (NYSE:OMC) on 1/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Eaton (NYSE:ETN) on 1/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) on 1/29/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF (NYSEARCA:IVW) on 1/29/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Fiserv (NASDAQ:FISV) on 1/29/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) on 1/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of CVS Health (NYSE:CVS) on 1/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) on 1/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of DexCom (NASDAQ:DXCM) on 1/26/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) on 1/26/2026.

Micron Technology Price Performance

Shares of MU stock traded up $10.82 during trading hours on Friday, hitting $428.17. 29,797,344 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 36,440,596. The company has a market capitalization of $481.91 billion, a PE ratio of 40.70 and a beta of 1.52. The company has a current ratio of 2.46, a quick ratio of 1.78 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 12-month low of $61.54 and a 12-month high of $455.50. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $351.28 and its 200-day simple moving average is $241.69.

Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) last released 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. Micron Technology had a return on equity of 22.71% and a net margin of 28.15%.The firm had revenue of $13.64 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $12.62 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.79 earnings per share. The company’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. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 6.08 earnings per share for the current year.

Micron Technology Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, January 14th. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 29th were given a dividend of $0.115 per share. This represents a $0.46 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, December 29th. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 4.37%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Micron Technology

In other news, EVP Sumit Sadana sold 25,000 shares of Micron Technology stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $429.89, for a total value of $10,747,250.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 248,021 shares in the company, valued at $106,621,747.69. This trade represents a 9.16% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, EVP Manish H. Bhatia sold 26,623 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, January 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $391.04, for a total value of $10,410,657.92. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 323,486 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $126,495,965.44. This trade represents a 7.60% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale 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. 0.24% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Key Stories Impacting Micron Technology

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and media point to surging AI/data‑center memory demand and near-term supply constraints that support higher DRAM/HBM pricing and revenue upside for Micron. What’s Going On With Micron Stock Friday?
• Positive Sentiment: Recent analyst activity: Needham raised its price target to $450, and at least one upgrade was reported this week, boosting near‑term sentiment and trading interest. Needham & Company LLC Raises Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) Price Target to $450.00
• Positive Sentiment: Management reassured investors at a recent conference that HBM4 development is on track (no delays), reducing a key execution risk for high‑margin AI memory products. Micron Shareholders Received Amazing News at a Recent Investor Conference
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage and screen attention (Zacks, Yahoo trending stories) have elevated flows and retail/institutional interest, amplifying momentum. Here is What to Know Beyond Why Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) is a Trending Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Barron’s notes increased retail accumulation in several high‑profile tech names, including Micron—this can fuel rallies but also raise volatility. Tesla Stock Falls. Why Retail Investors Keep Buying Alongside Micron, Microsoft, Others.
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation checks: commentary notes strong share‑price momentum and lofty multiples tied to AI expectations—important context but not an immediate driver. Micron Technology (MU) Valuation Check After Strong Share Price Momentum And AI Memory Expectations
• Negative Sentiment: Some analysts and market commentators warn the rally resembles a late‑cycle “melt‑up” and caution against chasing the move; that raises downside risk if memory pricing or sentiment reverses. Micron: Melt-Up Looks Late Cycle; Don’t Chase This Rally Any Further
• Negative Sentiment: Micron remains a cyclical semiconductor play; long‑term gains depend on sustained AI infrastructure build‑out and memory pricing—cyclical downturns could erase gains. Is Micron Technology a Buy?

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. REAP Financial Group LLC purchased a new position in Micron Technology during the third quarter worth approximately $25,000. High Note Wealth LLC raised its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 65.4% during the 4th quarter. High Note Wealth LLC now owns 86 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 34 shares during the period. 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 acquired a new stake in Micron Technology in the 3rd quarter valued at $27,000. Finally, Elevation Wealth Partners LLC increased its holdings in Micron Technology by 295.8% in the 4th quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 95 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 71 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.84% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several analysts have weighed in on MU shares. Raymond James Financial boosted their price objective on Micron Technology from $190.00 to $310.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, December 18th. Needham & Company LLC lifted their target price on shares of Micron Technology from $380.00 to $450.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday. Piper Sandler increased their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $275.00 to $400.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 7th. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $205.00 to $235.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, December 18th. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised shares of Micron Technology from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Sunday, November 23rd. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-nine have assigned a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $358.38.

About Senator Boozman

John Boozman (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. Senate from Arkansas. He assumed office on January 3, 2011. His current term ends on January 3, 2029. Boozman (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. Senate to represent Arkansas. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022. Boozman won re-election in 2016. He faced Democrat Conner Eldridge, Libertarian Frank Gilbert, and write-in candidate Jason Tate in the general election. Arkansas’ U.S. Senate race was rated as safely Republican in 2016. Boozman began his political career in the U.S. House. He won a special election in 2001 and served in that position until his election to the Senate in 2010. Prior to his political career, Boozman worked as an optometrist. As of a 2014 analysis of multiple outside rankings, Boozman is an average Republican member of Congress, meaning he will vote with the Republican Party on the majority of bills. Below is an abbreviated outline of Boozman’s academic, professional, and political career: 2011-Present: U.S. Senator from Arkansas 2001-2011: U.S. Representative from Arkansas 1977: Graduated from Southern College of Optometry

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.