Decker Retirement Planning Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 18,664 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $3,123,000. Micron Technology accounts for about 1.7% of Decker Retirement Planning Inc.’s holdings, making the stock its 21st largest position.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in MU. Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its position in Micron Technology by 1.9% during the 2nd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 103,879,662 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $12,803,168,000 after acquiring an additional 1,973,294 shares during the period. State Street Corp increased its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 2.7% during the second quarter. State Street Corp now owns 51,373,591 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $6,331,795,000 after purchasing an additional 1,349,713 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 1.2% during the second quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 25,690,491 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $3,152,974,000 after purchasing an additional 314,489 shares in the last quarter. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in Micron Technology in the second quarter worth about $1,980,700,000. Finally, Invesco Ltd. lifted its holdings in Micron Technology by 3.2% in the second quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 8,913,450 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $1,098,583,000 after purchasing an additional 277,507 shares during the period. 80.84% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Micron Technology News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Mizuho raised its price target to $390, citing a strong 2026 AI memory outlook — a concrete analyst upgrade that supports higher valuation expectations. Mizuho hikes Micron (MU) PT to $390 on strong 2026 AI memory outlook
- Positive Sentiment: UBS reiterated a Buy and lifted its price target (reported up toward $400), underlining management’s view of a sustained memory cycle driven by AI — another bullish signal from a major bank. UBS Maintains a Buy Rating on Micron Technology, Inc. (MU)
- Positive Sentiment: Zacks placed MU on its Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth list, increasing visibility among growth-focused investors. Best Growth Stocks to Buy for Jan. 12
- Positive Sentiment: Coverage (WSJ and others) highlights a memory shortage driven by surging AI demand; that supply tightness supports better pricing and revenue visibility for memory suppliers like Micron. AI Is Causing a Memory Shortage. Why Producers Aren’t Rushing to Make a Lot More.
- Positive Sentiment: Prominent media and commentators (Jim Cramer, profiles on MU’s multi-year gains) continue to shine a bullish light on Micron’s AI-driven growth story, supporting retail momentum. “Micron (MU) Will Put Up Plants,” Says Jim Cramer
- Neutral Sentiment: Some long-form pieces recount MU’s strong multi-year returns and AI tailwinds (educational/contextual — supportive but not new fundamental news). If You’d Invested $100 in Micron Stock 10 Years Ago, Here’s How Much You’d Have Today
- Negative Sentiment: Short interest rose ~19% in December to ~29.99M shares (about 2.7% of float), indicating increased bearish bets that could pressure the stock if momentum stalls. (Days-to-cover remains low at ~1 day.)
- Negative Sentiment: An internal officer (CAO) sold roughly $675k of stock — a small insider sale that investors may watch for timing but does not materially change MU’s ownership picture. Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) CAO Sells $675,000.00 in Stock
Micron Technology Trading Up 0.2%
Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, December 17th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $4.78 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.77 by $1.01. The company had revenue of $13.64 billion during 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 quarterly revenue was up 56.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.79 EPS. Micron Technology has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 8.220-8.620 EPS. On average, research analysts predict that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 6.08 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Micron Technology Announces Dividend
The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, January 14th. Investors of record on Monday, December 29th will be given a $0.115 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, December 29th. This represents a $0.46 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.1%. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 4.37%.
Insider Transactions at Micron Technology
In other Micron Technology news, CAO Scott R. Allen sold 8,800 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, October 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $210.02, for a total transaction of $1,848,176.00. Following the sale, the chief accounting officer owned 40,237 shares in the company, valued at approximately $8,450,574.74. The trade was a 17.95% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, CEO Sanjay Mehrotra sold 22,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, October 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $220.72, for a total transaction of $4,966,200.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 446,578 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $98,568,696.16. This represents a 4.80% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold a total of 318,800 shares of company stock worth $72,333,387 in the last three months. Insiders own 0.24% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Ratings Changes
A number of analysts have commented on the stock. Cowen restated a “buy” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a research report on Thursday, December 11th. KeyCorp set a $350.00 price objective on shares of Micron Technology in a research note on Thursday, December 18th. Stifel Nicolaus upped their target price on Micron Technology from $195.00 to $300.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, December 12th. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price target on Micron Technology from $300.00 to $335.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, December 18th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price target on Micron Technology from $220.00 to $350.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, December 18th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-nine have issued a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $295.45.
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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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