Generali Asset Management SPA SGR Acquires 18,467 Shares of Micron Technology, Inc. $MU

Generali Asset Management SPA SGR increased its holdings in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) by 33.2% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 74,069 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after buying an additional 18,467 shares during the period. Generali Asset Management SPA SGR’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $12,393,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Teamwork Financial Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 0.4% in the third quarter. Teamwork Financial Advisors LLC now owns 14,974 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $2,505,000 after purchasing an additional 53 shares during the last quarter. Blue Trust Inc. lifted its holdings in Micron Technology by 0.5% during the 3rd quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 10,633 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $1,779,000 after buying an additional 53 shares during the period. Calamos Wealth Management LLC lifted its holdings in Micron Technology by 1.1% during the 3rd quarter. Calamos Wealth Management LLC now owns 6,327 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $1,059,000 after buying an additional 67 shares during the period. HBW Advisory Services LLC grew its position in shares of Micron Technology by 2.5% in the 3rd quarter. HBW Advisory Services LLC now owns 2,818 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $471,000 after buying an additional 70 shares during the last quarter. Finally, 1620 Investment Advisors Inc. increased its stake in shares of 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 buying an additional 79 shares during the period. 80.84% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research firms recently commented on MU. Barclays lifted their price objective on Micron Technology from $240.00 to $275.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, December 18th. UBS Group restated an “overweight” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a research report on Thursday, December 18th. Morgan Stanley upped their price objective on shares of Micron Technology from $338.00 to $350.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, December 18th. TD Cowen lifted their target price on shares of Micron Technology from $275.00 to $300.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, December 18th. Finally, Wedbush set a $320.00 target price on shares of Micron Technology in a report on Thursday, December 18th. Five 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 data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $282.61.

Micron Technology Trading Down 2.3%

NASDAQ:MU opened at $285.84 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 2.46, a quick ratio of 1.78 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19. The stock has a market capitalization of $321.71 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 27.17, a PEG ratio of 0.18 and a beta of 1.54. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $243.94 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $175.54. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 12 month low of $61.54 and a 12 month high of $298.83.

Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, December 17th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $4.78 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.77 by $1.01. The firm had revenue of $13.64 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $12.62 billion. Micron Technology had a net margin of 28.15% and a return on equity of 22.71%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 56.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $1.79 earnings per share. Micron Technology has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 8.220-8.620 EPS. Analysts expect that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 6.08 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Micron Technology Announces Dividend

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

Insider Activity at Micron Technology

In other Micron Technology news, EVP Scott J. Deboer sold 82,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, October 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $222.81, for a total transaction of $18,270,420.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 154,145 shares in the company, valued at approximately $34,345,047.45. This represents a 34.72% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, CAO Scott R. Allen sold 8,800 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, October 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $210.02, for a total transaction of $1,848,176.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief accounting officer directly owned 40,237 shares in the company, valued at $8,450,574.74. This trade represents a 17.95% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold 349,163 shares of company stock valued at $77,822,318 over the last three months. 0.24% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Micron Technology News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Strong fundamentals: Micron reported a big beat in its latest quarter (EPS and revenue well above consensus), underpinning continued investor confidence in margins and cash generation. Micron Technology (MU) Soars to All-Time High Ahead of Dividend Payout
• Positive Sentiment: AI/HBM tailwind: Micron is a key supplier of high-bandwidth memory and has effectively sold out 2026 HBM capacity, giving it pricing power and strong revenue visibility into AI data-center buildouts. The 3 Stocks That Crushed the S&P 500 in 2025
• Positive Sentiment: NAND momentum: NAND revenues have risen meaningfully (now a larger slice of sales), helping diversify Micron’s mix and capture more of AI/data-center spend. Micron Technology’s NAND Revenues Reach $2.7B: Is It a Growth Lever?
• Neutral Sentiment: Options and flows: Elevated options activity and lighter holiday trading can amplify intraday moves, making short-term price action more volatile without changing the underlying fundamentals. Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in Micron Technology
• Neutral Sentiment: Long-term performance narratives: Coverage highlighting Micron’s huge multi-year gains and the stock’s status as a top 2025 performer reinforces buy-and-hold stories but can also encourage rotation. If You Invested $1000 In Micron Technology Stock 15 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today
• Negative Sentiment: Thin holiday volume and profit-taking: Several outlets note the stock eased amid light holiday trading and investors taking profits after a massive 2025 run — this increases downside pressure on quieter sessions. Micron (MU) Stock; Slips on Thin Holiday Volume as AI Memory Tailwinds Dominate Outlook
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst pushback and downgrades: Some analysts and commentary pieces have flagged valuation and timing risks, with at least one notable ratings downgrade and sell-side caution that could pressure sentiment. Micron – Timing Might Be Everything (Ratings Downgrade)
• Negative Sentiment: Sell recommendations / valuation concerns: Some outlets have issued sell or cautious takes citing high near-term multiples after the rally, which can accelerate short-term outflows. Micron Technology (MU): A Sell Recommendation Amid High Valuations

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.