Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC increased its position in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 293.8% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 22,091 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after buying an additional 16,481 shares during the quarter. Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $3,696,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. First Command Advisory Services Inc. increased its holdings in shares of 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 acquiring an additional 153 shares in the last quarter. Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in Micron Technology in the 3rd quarter valued at $27,000. Howard Hughes Medical Institute bought a new stake in Micron Technology during the 2nd quarter valued at $30,000. AlphaQuest LLC raised its holdings in Micron Technology by 13,250.0% during the second quarter. AlphaQuest LLC now owns 267 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $33,000 after buying an additional 265 shares during the last quarter. Finally, WealthCollab LLC raised its holdings in Micron Technology by 4,500.0% during the second quarter. WealthCollab LLC now owns 276 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $34,000 after buying an additional 270 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 80.84% of the company’s stock.
Key Stories Impacting Micron Technology
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: RBC Capital initiated coverage with an “Outperform” rating and a $425 price target, signaling fresh institutional support that can drive demand from fund managers. RBC Capital initiates coverage
- Positive Sentiment: Multiple firms raised price targets this morning (Cantor Fitzgerald to $450, Wells Fargo to $410, Citi to $385), reinforcing a bullish consensus and suggesting upside to current estimates. (See Benzinga/TickerReport coverage for the individual notes.) Analyst price target raises
- Positive Sentiment: MarketBeat highlights Micron’s aggressive HBM (high-bandwidth memory) ramp and booked-out capacity into 2026–2027 — a fundamental driver of revenue and margin upside as AI data-center demand remains tight. Micron: Accelerating HBM Ramp Extends Growth Into 2027
- Positive Sentiment: Insider buying: Director Teyin M. Liu purchased 11,600 shares (~$3.9M) at ~ $337 — a strong signal of management confidence that tends to be viewed favorably by investors. SEC filing: insider purchase
- Neutral Sentiment: Sector commentary (Zacks, others) keeps Micron among top semiconductor/AI picks, supporting demand but also placing MU in a widely owned thematic trade — which can amplify volatility. 4 Stocks to Watch
- Negative Sentiment: Competition and rotation stories surface: some pieces argue NVIDIA (and other AI chip plays) could outpace Micron as the next big AI beneficiary, which can reallocate flows away from memory names. After Micron’s surge, this AI chip stock could be next
- Negative Sentiment: Risk discussion: analytical pieces (Forbes) remind investors that MU has historically experienced sharp drawdowns (30%+ moves) and outline scenarios that could trigger large pullbacks, underscoring elevated volatility despite strong fundamentals. What Can Cause A 30% Drop In Micron Stock?
- Negative Sentiment: Some investors/authors are taking profits after the rapid rerating, which can add selling pressure and short-term volatility even amid bullish analyst revisions. Why I’m taking profits
Micron Technology Trading Up 1.0%
Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, December 17th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $4.78 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.77 by $1.01. The firm 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 business earned $1.79 EPS. Micron Technology has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 8.220-8.620 EPS. On average, equities analysts expect 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 was paid on Wednesday, January 14th. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 29th were paid a $0.115 dividend. This represents a $0.46 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, December 29th. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio is 4.37%.
Insider Activity
In other Micron Technology news, Director Teyin M. Liu bought 11,600 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, January 14th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $337.22 per share, with a total value of $3,911,752.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 25,910 shares in the company, valued at $8,737,370.20. This trade represents a 81.06% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, Director Steven J. Gomo sold 5,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, December 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $263.63, for a total transaction of $1,318,150.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 19,139 shares in the company, valued at $5,045,614.57. This trade represents a 20.71% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 318,800 shares of company stock worth $72,333,387. 0.24% of the stock is owned by insiders.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
A number of brokerages have recently issued reports on MU. Stifel Nicolaus lifted their price objective on shares of Micron Technology from $195.00 to $300.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, December 12th. Royal Bank Of Canada started coverage on shares of Micron Technology in a research report on Thursday. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $425.00 price target on the stock. The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their price target on Micron Technology from $205.00 to $235.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, December 18th. Citigroup boosted their price objective on Micron Technology from $330.00 to $385.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday. Finally, UBS Group raised their target price on Micron Technology from $300.00 to $400.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 7th. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have given a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $320.62.
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Micron Technology Company 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.
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