United Super Pty Ltd in its capacity as Trustee for the Construction & Building Unions Superannuation Fund boosted its stake in Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 704.3% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 41,020 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after purchasing an additional 35,920 shares during the quarter. United Super Pty Ltd in its capacity as Trustee for the Construction & Building Unions Superannuation Fund’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $47,349,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Heritage Trust Co increased its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 9.7% in the fourth quarter. Heritage Trust Co now owns 15,026 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $4,289,000 after purchasing an additional 1,323 shares during the period. Castleark Management LLC bought a new position in Micron Technology in the 1st quarter worth about $3,709,000. Legacy Wealth Management LLC MS raised its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 73.3% in the 2nd quarter. Legacy Wealth Management LLC MS now owns 3,544 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $4,091,000 after acquiring an additional 1,499 shares in the last quarter. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. boosted its position in shares of Micron Technology by 16.0% during the 2nd quarter. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. now owns 48,520 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $56,006,000 after acquiring an additional 6,702 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Financial Synergies Wealth Advisors Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Micron Technology during the 4th quarter valued at about $1,316,000. 80.84% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Micron Technology News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Memory prices are expected to rise substantially this quarter, with some reports pointing to increases of as much as 50%. A shortage of DRAM and high-bandwidth memory (HBM), driven by AI data-center demand, supports Micron’s pricing power and margins. Why Micron Will Miss Out on a 50% Rise in Memory Prices
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment remains bullish. BMO initiated coverage with an “outperform” rating and a $1,300 target, while Mizuho retained “outperform” after reducing its target from $1,375 to $1,300. The target reductions temper enthusiasm slightly, but still imply substantial upside from the reference price. Finance giant sets aggressive Micron stock target after earnings
- Positive Sentiment: Commentary continues to support the long-term AI memory thesis. Micron’s recent quarterly results showed revenue of approximately $41.5 billion, up more than 345% year over year, while long-term supply agreements provide demand visibility amid constrained capacity. Micron Technology Stock Opinions on Q3 Earnings and AI Demand Strength
- Neutral Sentiment: Micron opened a 60,000-square-foot Boise training center and expanded its apprenticeship pipeline, supporting the workforce needed for its planned U.S. manufacturing expansion. The initiative is strategically positive but unlikely to materially affect near-term earnings. Micron Opens State-of-the-Art Training Center
- Negative Sentiment: Investors remain concerned that Micron’s long-term contracts could limit its ability to fully capture a potential memory-price surge. The stock has also experienced a large rally, increasing valuation and profit-taking risks. Micron’s Long-Term Contracts Cap Memory-Boom Upside
- Negative Sentiment: Competitive and sector risks remain: reports that Apple could source memory from Chinese suppliers, a potential IPO by Chinese rival YMTC and broad semiconductor weakness pressured MU recently. Micron insiders have also reported selling shares without purchases, a potential confidence signal that investors may monitor. Why Are Micron, SK Hynix and SanDisk Stocks Falling?
Micron Technology Price Performance
Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, June 24th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $25.11 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $21.39 by $3.72. The business had revenue of $41.46 billion during 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 period in the prior year, the business posted $1.91 earnings per share. Micron Technology has set its Q4 2026 guidance at 30.000-32.000 EPS. Research analysts anticipate that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 72.93 earnings per share for the current year.
Micron Technology Announces Dividend
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Investors of record on Monday, July 6th were given a dividend of $0.15 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, July 6th. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.1%. Micron Technology’s payout ratio is currently 1.36%.
Insider Activity at Micron Technology
In other news, CEO Sanjay Mehrotra sold 40,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, August 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $968.90, for a total value of $38,756,000.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 264,503 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $256,276,956.70. The trade was a 13.14% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, EVP Sumit Sadana sold 15,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $934.29, for a total value of $14,014,350.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 191,021 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $178,469,010.09. This trade represents a 7.28% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold a total of 217,179 shares of company stock valued at $220,582,211 over the last ninety days. Insiders own 0.24% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
A number of equities research analysts recently weighed in on MU shares. Barclays raised their target price on shares of 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. Erste Group Bank raised shares of Micron Technology from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, June 25th. BMO Capital Markets initiated coverage on Micron Technology in a research note on Friday, August 21st. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $1,300.00 target price on the stock. Wolfe Research set a $1,500.00 price objective on Micron Technology in a report on Thursday, June 25th. Finally, Rosenblatt Securities raised their price objective on Micron Technology from $1,200.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, June 25th. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-two have given a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $1,258.84.
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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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