Micron Technology, Inc. $MU Shares Acquired by AlphaQuest LLC

AlphaQuest LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) by 1,039.0% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 3,041 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after buying an additional 2,774 shares during the period. AlphaQuest LLC’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $509,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of MU. Brighton Jones LLC increased its position in Micron Technology by 18.3% in the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 6,318 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $532,000 after buying an additional 976 shares during the period. Sivia Capital Partners LLC grew its position in shares of Micron Technology by 21.7% during the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 3,528 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $435,000 after acquiring an additional 628 shares during the last quarter. Valmark Advisers Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Micron Technology in the 2nd quarter worth about $206,000. Maryland State Retirement & Pension System lifted its position in Micron Technology by 5.3% in the 2nd quarter. Maryland State Retirement & Pension System now owns 54,307 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $6,693,000 after purchasing an additional 2,757 shares during the last quarter. Finally, AMI Investment Management Inc. boosted its stake in Micron Technology by 1.2% during the 2nd quarter. AMI Investment Management Inc. now owns 25,810 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $3,181,000 after purchasing an additional 314 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 80.84% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity at Micron Technology

In related news, EVP Sumit Sadana sold 25,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $429.89, for a total value of $10,747,250.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 248,021 shares in the company, valued at approximately $106,621,747.69. This represents a 9.16% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, EVP Manish H. Bhatia sold 26,623 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, January 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $391.04, for a total transaction of $10,410,657.92. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 323,486 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $126,495,965.44. This represents a 7.60% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last ninety days, insiders bought 23,200 shares of company stock valued at $7,821,723 and sold 73,623 shares valued at $27,307,408. Corporate insiders own 0.24% of the company’s stock.

Micron Technology Trading Up 0.9%

Micron Technology stock opened at $382.89 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $430.95 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 36.40 and a beta of 1.52. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 1 year low of $61.54 and a 1 year high of $455.50. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $315.53 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $219.12. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, a quick ratio of 1.78 and a current ratio of 2.46.

Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, December 17th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $4.78 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.77 by $1.01. The business had revenue of $13.64 billion during 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%.The company’s revenue was up 56.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company posted $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 disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, January 14th. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 29th were issued a dividend of $0.115 per share. This represents a $0.46 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, December 29th. Micron Technology’s payout ratio is presently 4.37%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

MU has been the topic of several analyst reports. HSBC raised their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $350.00 to $500.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft increased their price target on Micron Technology from $200.00 to $280.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 9th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price target on Micron Technology from $335.00 to $410.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, January 15th. Finally, Citigroup upped their price objective on shares of Micron Technology from $330.00 to $385.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, January 15th. Six analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have given a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $349.76.

More Micron Technology News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Micron announced a US$24 billion NAND “megafab” in Singapore — a large capacity commitment that supports long‑term NAND revenue and reinforces the company’s role in the AI/data‑center memory supply chain. Micron’s US$24b Singapore Fab Tests AI Memory Growth Story
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts are pushing targets higher (Mizuho, Phillip Securities and others), citing strong HBM/DRAM demand tied to AI — these upgrades support continued buying and institutional interest. Phillip Securities Sets $500 Price Target on HBM Demand
• Positive Sentiment: Market commentary highlights an AI memory boom (HBM shortages, sold‑out 2026 supply) and Micron’s U.S. fabs/executive hires as competitive advantages — narratives that justify premium multiples if data‑center demand persists. Micron Technology Stock Opinions on AI Memory Boom
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage pieces (Zacks, Forbes, valuation checks) note MU is a top momentum stock but caution some gains may be priced in — useful for timing and risk management but not an immediate catalyst. Micron (MU) is a Top-Ranked Momentum Stock: Should You Buy?
• Neutral Sentiment: Options and strategy writeups (including ideas around a March 27 expiration) signal elevated derivatives activity — indicates traders positioning for volatility but doesn’t by itself change fundamentals. Exploring New Options for Micron Technology (MU) with March 27th Expiration
• Negative Sentiment: EVP Sumit Sadana sold 25,000 shares (~$10.7M) on Feb 2 — a large insider sale that can unsettle some investors despite repeated company insider dispositions during the rally. SEC Filing: Insider Sale
• Negative Sentiment: After a roughly 300% run over the past year, commentators note profit‑taking and unusual options flows pushed MU lower in short intervals — a reminder of heightened short‑term volatility even amid a bullish structural story. Micron (MU) Stock: Executive Offloads $10.7M Following 300% Rally

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.