Global X Japan Co. Ltd. Lowers Holdings in Micron Technology, Inc. $MU

Global X Japan Co. Ltd. cut its holdings in Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) by 33.5% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 21,002 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after selling 10,571 shares during the quarter. Global X Japan Co. Ltd.’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $3,514,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Teamwork Financial Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 0.4% in the 3rd quarter. Teamwork Financial Advisors LLC now owns 14,974 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $2,505,000 after acquiring an additional 53 shares during the period. 1620 Investment Advisors Inc. boosted its holdings in Micron Technology by 5.7% in the third quarter. 1620 Investment Advisors Inc. now owns 1,467 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $245,000 after purchasing an additional 79 shares during the last quarter. Central Valley Advisors LLC increased its holdings in Micron Technology by 3.1% in the third quarter. Central Valley Advisors LLC now owns 2,789 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $467,000 after buying an additional 83 shares in the last quarter. Orrstown Financial Services Inc. boosted its position in Micron Technology by 3.5% during the third quarter. Orrstown Financial Services Inc. now owns 2,881 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $482,000 after purchasing an additional 98 shares in the last quarter. Finally, 180 Wealth Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of Micron Technology by 1.9% in the second quarter. 180 Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 5,235 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $645,000 after purchasing an additional 99 shares during the period. 80.84% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of brokerages have commented on MU. HSBC started coverage on shares of Micron Technology in a research note on Tuesday, December 9th. They set a “buy” rating and a $330.00 target price on the stock. Cantor Fitzgerald increased their target price on Micron Technology from $300.00 to $350.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, December 18th. Itau BBA Securities reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a research report on Thursday, December 18th. Citigroup increased their price objective on Micron Technology from $300.00 to $330.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, December 18th. Finally, Rosenblatt Securities reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $300.00 target price on shares of Micron Technology in a report on Monday, December 15th. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-nine have assigned a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $282.61.

Micron Technology Trading Down 0.1%

Shares of MU stock opened at $276.27 on Wednesday. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $231.82 and its 200 day moving average price is $167.84. The firm has a market capitalization of $310.94 billion, a PE ratio of 26.26, a P/E/G ratio of 0.17 and a beta of 1.54. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, a current ratio of 2.46 and a quick ratio of 1.78. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 1-year low of $61.54 and a 1-year high of $281.86.

Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) last issued its earnings results 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 net margin of 28.15% and a return on equity of 22.71%. The company had revenue of $13.64 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $12.62 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $1.79 EPS. The business’s 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. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 6.08 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Micron Technology Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, January 14th. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 29th will be given a dividend of $0.115 per share. This represents a $0.46 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.2%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, December 29th. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio is presently 4.37%.

Insider Activity at Micron Technology

In other news, CFO Mark J. Murphy sold 126,000 shares of Micron Technology stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, October 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $225.31, for a total transaction of $28,389,060.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 219,693 shares in the company, valued at approximately $49,499,029.83. This trade represents a 36.45% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, EVP Scott J. Deboer sold 82,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, October 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $222.81, for a total value of $18,270,420.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 154,145 shares in the company, valued at $34,345,047.45. This trade represents a 34.72% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last ninety days, insiders sold 389,852 shares of company stock valued at $84,838,803. 0.24% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Trending Headlines about Micron Technology

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

• Positive Sentiment: Blowout earnings + sold‑out HBM: Micron reported a Q1 FY2026 beat and management said HBM capacity is sold out through 2026 with much of pricing locked — providing multi‑quarter revenue visibility and materially de‑risking near‑term cash flow and margins. Micron Technology (MU) Soars 10% on Stellar Earnings and Record 2026 Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: MarketBeat deep dive — AI memory supercycle validated: analysis highlights >50% gross margins, data‑center revenue share >50%, aggressive $20B FY2026 CapEx (fast‑tracking Idaho fab) and HBM4 sampling — all signals of durable structural change from cyclical memory vendor to high‑margin AI supplier. Micron Just Changed the AI Cycle—and the Market Knows It
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst bullishness and price‑target uplifts: multiple outlets report fresh analyst upgrades and higher price targets (some headlines cite targets up to $500), reinforcing momentum and prompting institutional window‑dressing demand. Micron (MU) Receives $500 Target as AI Fuels DRAM and NAND Demand
• Positive Sentiment: HBM market structure supports price power: coverage pieces outline constrained HBM supply through 2026–2027, large price increases for HBM, and why Micron is positioned to gain share — a demand/supply dynamic that supports outsized revenue and margin expansion. 4 Memorable Ways to Play the HBM Market Boom
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader market tailwind: major U.S. indexes were rising (S&P near record), which helped momentum names like Micron as investors re‑risk into AI winners during a quiet year‑end tape. Dow Jones Today: Major Stock Indexes Rise for 4th Straight Session
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation/mean‑reversion risk: some commentators warn the rally may have overshot fundamentals in the short term and that high CapEx, execution risk on new fabs, or a future easing in HBM pricing could introduce downside if demand or execution falters. Micron: Rally Went Too Far, This Party Shouldn’t Last Forever

Micron Technology 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.