Commonwealth Equity Services LLC Reduces Position in Micron Technology, Inc. $MU

Commonwealth Equity Services LLC decreased its holdings in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) by 5.6% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 331,463 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after selling 19,533 shares during the period. Commonwealth Equity Services LLC’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $55,460,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of MU. First Command Advisory Services Inc. grew its holdings in Micron Technology by 225.0% during the second quarter. First Command Advisory Services Inc. now owns 221 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 153 shares during the period. Howard Hughes Medical Institute bought a new position in shares of Micron Technology in the second quarter worth about $30,000. AlphaQuest LLC lifted its position in shares of Micron Technology by 13,250.0% during the 2nd quarter. AlphaQuest LLC now owns 267 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $33,000 after buying an additional 265 shares in the last quarter. WealthCollab LLC grew its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 4,500.0% during the 2nd quarter. WealthCollab LLC now owns 276 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $34,000 after acquiring an additional 270 shares during the period. Finally, Hilltop National Bank purchased a new stake in Micron Technology in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $37,000. 80.84% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

MU has been the topic of several analyst reports. KeyCorp set a $350.00 price target on shares of Micron Technology in a report on Thursday, December 18th. BNP Paribas Exane raised shares of Micron Technology from an “underperform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $270.00 target price for the company in a report on Monday, October 13th. Wolfe Research increased their price target on Micron Technology from $300.00 to $350.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, December 18th. Itau BBA Securities restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a research report on Thursday, December 18th. Finally, Citigroup upped their price objective on Micron Technology from $300.00 to $330.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, December 18th. Five 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 company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Micron Technology presently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $284.24.

Micron Technology Price Performance

NASDAQ:MU opened at $343.71 on Wednesday. The business’s 50-day moving average is $250.15 and its 200 day moving average is $180.57. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 12 month low of $61.54 and a 12 month high of $344.55. The company has a market capitalization of $386.85 billion, a P/E ratio of 32.67, a P/E/G ratio of 0.20 and a beta of 1.50. 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 (NASDAQ:MU) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, December 17th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $4.78 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.77 by $1.01. The business had revenue of $13.64 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $12.62 billion. Micron Technology had a return on equity of 22.71% and a net margin of 28.15%.The company’s revenue was up 56.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $1.79 EPS. Micron Technology has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 8.220-8.620 EPS. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 6.08 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Micron Technology Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed 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. The ex-dividend date is Monday, December 29th. This represents a $0.46 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.1%. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 4.37%.

Trending Headlines about Micron Technology

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

• Positive Sentiment: Investors pushed MU higher after coverage noting that surging AI data‑center demand is tightening memory supply and lifting prices, reinforcing the view Micron will benefit from a multi‑year DRAM/HBM cycle. Stock Market Today, Jan. 6: Micron Technology Surges on AI Memory Demand
• Positive Sentiment: Headline coverage summarizing the intraday rally and investor reaction to Micron’s recent results and AI outlook — a concise primer for why shares are “skyrocketing” amid the sector rotation into memory names. Micron (MU) shares skyrocket, what you need to know
• Positive Sentiment: Micron said it will increase AI-related capital spending (2026 AI capex raised toward ~$20B), signaling management is betting on sustained data‑center/HBM demand — a growth signal that supports higher revenue and margin expectations over coming years. Micron Technology (MU) Is Up 7.2% After Hiking 2026 AI Capex To $20 Billion – Has The Bull Case Changed?
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts have been upping ratings and price targets after Micron’s record quarter and AI tailwinds; Citi and other shops reiterated buy calls, adding momentum to the rally. Micron Technology: Buy Rating Reiterated on AI-Driven DRAM Upswing and Record Earnings Outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst commentaries and retrospectives note MU’s massive 2025 run (~+239%) and argue the company still looks attractive given HBM momentum and improving fundamentals — but these pieces also implicitly raise valuation and momentum questions for 2026. Micron Up 239% in 2025: Is the Memory Chip Stock Still a Buy in 2026?
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentators are assessing valuation after the month‑long run; some models show upside remains but warn the market may be pricing in continued outperformance — useful context for investors sizing positions. Assessing Micron Technology (MU) Valuation After A Strong Month Of Share Price Momentum
• Negative Sentiment: Several notes caution that the stock’s rapid appreciation may be front‑running future guidance and that a pullback is possible if price/mix or guidance disappoints; traders should watch margin guidance, bit‑growth cadence and HBM pricing. Market commentary and coverage trends on MU

Insider Buying and Selling at Micron Technology

In related news, EVP Scott J. Deboer sold 82,000 shares of Micron Technology stock in a transaction dated 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 completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 154,145 shares in the company, valued at approximately $34,345,047.45. This trade represents a 34.72% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, CFO Mark J. Murphy sold 126,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, October 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $225.31, for a total value of $28,389,060.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 219,693 shares in the company, valued at $49,499,029.83. The trade was a 36.45% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 316,800 shares of company stock valued at $71,658,387 over the last ninety days. Corporate insiders own 0.24% of the company’s stock.

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.