Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) had its target price hoisted by Cantor Fitzgerald from $350.00 to $450.00 in a research report report published on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. Cantor Fitzgerald currently has an overweight rating on the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock.
A number of other equities research analysts have also issued reports on MU. KeyCorp increased their target price on shares of Micron Technology from $325.00 to $450.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday. Morgan Stanley lifted their target price on Micron Technology from $338.00 to $350.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, December 18th. Raymond James Financial boosted their target price on Micron Technology from $190.00 to $310.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, December 18th. TD Cowen increased their price target on Micron Technology from $275.00 to $300.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, December 18th. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane upgraded Micron Technology from an “underperform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $270.00 price objective for the company in a research note on Monday, October 13th. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-nine have assigned a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $305.79.
Micron Technology Stock Down 1.4%
Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, December 17th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $4.78 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping 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 return on equity of 22.71% and a net margin of 28.15%.Micron Technology’s revenue was up 56.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $1.79 EPS. Micron Technology has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 8.220-8.620 EPS. Research analysts anticipate that Micron Technology will post 6.08 EPS for the current year.
Micron Technology Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, January 14th. Stockholders of record on Monday, December 29th were given a dividend of $0.115 per share. This represents a $0.46 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, December 29th. 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 stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, October 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $210.02, for a total value of $1,848,176.00. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer directly owned 40,237 shares in the company, valued at $8,450,574.74. This represents a 17.95% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, CEO Sanjay Mehrotra sold 22,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, October 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $220.72, for a total transaction of $4,966,200.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 446,578 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $98,568,696.16. This represents a 4.80% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold a total of 318,800 shares of company stock valued at $72,333,387 over the last three months. 0.24% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Micron Technology
Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in MU. Orleans Capital Management Corp LA purchased a new stake in Micron Technology in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $256,000. Cary Street Partners Financial LLC increased its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 25.0% in the second quarter. Cary Street Partners Financial LLC now owns 26,132 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $3,221,000 after acquiring an additional 5,233 shares during the last quarter. Wealthspire Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 27.8% in the second quarter. Wealthspire Advisors LLC now owns 14,754 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $1,818,000 after acquiring an additional 3,208 shares during the last quarter. KLP Kapitalforvaltning AS raised its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 6.2% during the second quarter. KLP Kapitalforvaltning AS now owns 403,105 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $49,683,000 after acquiring an additional 23,600 shares in the last quarter. Finally, WealthBridge Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in Micron Technology during the second quarter valued at $210,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.84% of the company’s stock.
Trending Headlines about Micron Technology
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Micron is accelerating HBM capacity (Singapore packaging, Boise, Japan, Clay NY megafab longer term) and is essentially sold out through 2026 — tight HBM supply and pricing power underpin upside to 2026–27 revenue and margins. Micron: Accelerating HBM Ramp Extends Growth Into 2027
- Positive Sentiment: Multiple brokerages have lifted price targets and ratings (Cantor Fitzgerald, KeyCorp, BofA among others), supporting sentiment that MU can still climb toward $400–$450 targets. Analyst price target raises (Benzinga)
- Positive Sentiment: MU is showing up on top growth/strong‑buy lists (Zacks Rank #1 and Zacks growth picks), reinforcing momentum flows from retail and quant strategies. Best Growth Stocks to Buy for Jan. 14
- Neutral Sentiment: Feature pieces highlight MU as a momentum/strong‑fundamentals stock — useful context for longer‑term bulls but less likely to trigger immediate price moves. Micron: A Momentum Stock With Strong Fundamentals
- Neutral Sentiment: Analysts are actively re‑running valuation models and updating forecasts — consensus targets have risen sharply, but longer‑term estimates still vary, leaving room for revisions. Micron Technology (MU) Analysts Adjust Valuation Forecasts
- Negative Sentiment: Calls for profit‑taking and trimming after a rapid rerating are circulating; some investors/analysts warn the stock is vulnerable to short‑term pullbacks as positions are rotated. Why I’m Taking Profits After A Rapid Rerating (Rating Downgrade)
- Negative Sentiment: Industry risks: analysts flag potential oversupply, margin peaks, and Samsung/SK Hynix technology/capex moves that could pressure prices if capacity growth accelerates. Micron: Three Significant Risks That Could Be Crucial In The Long Term
- Negative Sentiment: SK Hynix announced a large new memory‑chip plant, which raises competitive and future supply concerns for the HBM market. SK Hynix Plans $13 Billion Memory‑Chip Plant
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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