Micron Technology, Inc. $MU Stock Holdings Lessened by Allianz SE

Allianz SE cut its stake in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) by 77.0% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 11,382 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after selling 38,148 shares during the quarter. Allianz SE’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $1,904,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. REAP Financial Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of Micron Technology in the 3rd quarter valued at $25,000. Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in Micron Technology during the 3rd quarter worth about $27,000. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. lifted its stake in Micron Technology by 79.3% during the third quarter. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. now owns 199 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $33,000 after buying an additional 88 shares in the last quarter. Howard Hughes Medical Institute purchased a new stake in Micron Technology during the second quarter valued at about $30,000. Finally, Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 248.0% in the third quarter. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. now owns 261 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $44,000 after buying an additional 186 shares during the period. 80.84% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Activity

In related news, Director Teyin M. Liu purchased 11,600 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, January 13th. The stock was bought at an average price of $337.07 per share, for a total transaction of $3,910,012.00. Following the purchase, the director owned 14,310 shares in the company, valued at $4,823,471.70. The trade was a 428.04% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Director Steven J. Gomo sold 5,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, December 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $263.63, for a total value of $1,318,150.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 19,139 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,045,614.57. This represents a 20.71% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last three months, insiders acquired 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 Down 0.8%

Shares of NASDAQ MU opened at $412.37 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $464.13 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 39.20 and a beta of 1.52. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $369.00 and a 200 day simple moving average of $253.14. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 52 week low of $61.54 and a 52 week high of $455.50. 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 issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, December 17th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $4.78 earnings per share for the quarter, beating 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 net margin of 28.15% and a return on equity of 22.71%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 56.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $1.79 earnings per share. 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 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Micron Technology Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, January 14th. Investors of record on Monday, December 29th were issued a $0.115 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, December 29th. This represents a $0.46 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.1%. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio is currently 4.37%.

Key Micron Technology News

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

• Positive Sentiment: S&P upgraded Micron to BBB, citing stronger margins and cash flow tied to AI-driven memory demand — a credit boost that reduces financial risk and supports capacity spending. Micron Technology Upgraded to BBB by S&P on AI-Driven Growth
• Positive Sentiment: Micron outlined an aggressive U.S. capacity build (up to US$200B through 2030) and says next‑gen HBM4 shipments are ahead of schedule with 2026 HBM output already allocated — evidence demand for AI memory remains strong and supports future revenue. Micron’s US$200b AI Memory Bet Puts Growth And Cycles In Focus
• Positive Sentiment: Several analyst and feature pieces argue Micron remains underweighted versus its AI-driven fundamentals despite a 250–300% rally, highlighting structural HBM/DRAM tightness and continued upside potential. Why Micron (MU) Remains Undervalued Despite a 300% Rally
• Neutral Sentiment: Comparisons with peers (SanDisk, others) and analyst coverage are intensifying — competition and product mix (NAND vs HBM/DRAM) will shape relative upside. SanDisk vs. Micron: Which AI Memory Stock Offers More Upside?
• Neutral Sentiment: Social‑media chatter (WallStreetBets) and general market noise are mixed/soft, which can amplify short‑term swings but doesn’t change fundamentals. Social Buzz: Wallstreetbets Stocks Mostly Lower Pre-bell Friday; Netflix to Advance, Duolingo to Decline
• Negative Sentiment: Technical and valuation risks: several commentators flag that MU is overextended after its run and a short-term pause/pullback is possible — investors may be locking in gains. Micron Technology (MU) Price Forecast: Rally Stalls Near Record Highs
• Negative Sentiment: Some cautionary pieces question whether Wall Street optimism is fully justified, highlighting the risk of crowded positioning and valuation compression if memory cycles normalize. Is It Worth Investing in Micron (MU) Based on Wall Street’s Bullish Views?

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research firms have recently issued reports on MU. Royal Bank Of Canada initiated coverage on shares of Micron Technology in a report on Thursday, January 15th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $425.00 price target on the stock. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft boosted their target price on shares of Micron Technology from $200.00 to $280.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 9th. Needham & Company LLC increased their target price on Micron Technology from $380.00 to $450.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, February 17th. William Blair began coverage on Micron Technology in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. They set an “outperform” rating on the stock. Finally, TD Cowen upped their price target on Micron Technology from $300.00 to $450.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 20th. Six 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. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $358.38.

Micron Technology 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.