SGL Investment Advisors Inc. acquired a new stake in Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor acquired 1,744 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $1,502,000.
Other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Ramsey Quantitative Systems acquired a new stake in Micron Technology in the 2nd quarter valued at $46,000. RHL Group LLC bought a new position in shares of Micron Technology during the second quarter valued at $47,000. Signature Resources Capital Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 1,125.0% during the second quarter. Signature Resources Capital Management LLC now owns 49 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $57,000 after acquiring an additional 45 shares during the period. Davis Capital Management boosted its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 510.0% in the 2nd quarter. Davis Capital Management now owns 61 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $70,000 after purchasing an additional 51 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Glynn Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 40.9% in the 2nd quarter. Glynn Capital Management LLC now owns 62 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $72,000 after purchasing an additional 18 shares in the last quarter. 80.84% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
A number of equities research analysts recently issued reports on MU shares. Zacks Research cut shares of Micron Technology from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 19th. Bank of America boosted their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $950.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 23rd. Royal Bank Of Canada upped their price objective on shares of Micron Technology from $1,200.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. Needham & Company LLC raised their price objective on shares of Micron Technology from $1,550.00 to $1,650.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, June 25th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a research note on Friday, August 7th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-one have given a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $1,295.63.
Insider Buying and Selling at Micron Technology
In other Micron Technology news, CEO Sanjay Mehrotra sold 40,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, August 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $968.90, for a total transaction of $38,756,000.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 264,503 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $256,276,956.70. This represents a 13.14% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director Lynn A. Dugle sold 1,300 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, June 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $1,150.43, for a total value of $1,495,559.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 17,728 shares in the company, valued at approximately $20,394,823.04. This represents a 6.83% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 177,204 shares of company stock valued at $182,156,264 over the last three months. Insiders own 0.24% of the company’s stock.
Micron Technology Stock Up 2.8%
Shares of NASDAQ MU opened at $958.73 on Tuesday. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $946.58 and its 200 day simple moving average is $721.17. The company has a market cap of $1.08 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.71 and a beta of 2.19. 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, Inc. has a 12-month low of $114.25 and a 12-month high of $1,255.00.
Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, June 24th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $25.11 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $21.39 by $3.72. The firm had revenue of $41.46 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $35.91 billion. Micron Technology had a net margin of 55.91% and a return on equity of 71.13%. The company’s revenue was up 345.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.91 EPS. Micron Technology has set its Q4 2026 guidance at 30.000-32.000 EPS. On average, research analysts expect that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 72.93 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Micron Technology Dividend Announcement
The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Stockholders of record on Monday, July 6th were paid a dividend of $0.15 per share. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, July 6th. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio is 1.36%.
Key Micron Technology News
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Investor optimism is being driven by expectations that hyperscalers are committing billions of dollars through supply and capacity agreements, potentially giving Micron more predictable cash flow and reducing the historical cyclicality of its memory business. AI-related demand for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) and next-generation “agentic AI” infrastructure is viewed as a major growth catalyst. Micron: Hyperscalers Bought The Fab, Bears Bought Fairy Tales
- Positive Sentiment: Several reports characterize MU as attractive after its pullback from the June peak. Technical analysts point to long-term trend support, while bullish investors cite a low forward earnings multiple relative to projected revenue growth and rising memory prices. A break above roughly $971 could improve momentum and open the possibility of a move toward $1,057. Micron Stock Flashing Intriguing Buy the Dip Signal
- Positive Sentiment: Government and industry attention is also supportive: President Trump called Micron one of the world’s “hottest” companies and highlighted its planned $10 billion research investment, reinforcing expectations for U.S. semiconductor support and long-term AI infrastructure spending. Trump Praises Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Calls Micron One of the World’s Hottest Companies
- Neutral Sentiment: Momentum has weakened below the $971 breakout level, leaving the stock vulnerable to another failed breakout even though it remains above longer-term support. Investors are also awaiting fiscal fourth-quarter results on September 30 for confirmation that elevated memory pricing and AI demand are translating into sustainable earnings. Micron Is Stuck Below $971
- Negative Sentiment: China’s CXMT has reportedly begun producing small quantities of HBM3E and is advancing in smartphone memory, raising concerns about future pricing pressure, market-share losses and supply shocks. Potential semiconductor tariffs could likewise increase costs for AI customers and complicate Micron’s expansion plans. Micron Under Threat as China’s CXMT Delivers Cutting-Edge Chip
- Negative Sentiment: Risks include heavy capital spending, elevated insider selling and the possibility that memory deflation, technological substitution or stronger competition after 2027 could compress margins and reduce MU’s valuation multiple.
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.
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