MASTERINVEST Kapitalanlage GmbH reduced its position in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 12.7% in the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 38,717 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after selling 5,610 shares during the period. Micron Technology comprises 1.1% of MASTERINVEST Kapitalanlage GmbH’s portfolio, making the stock its 16th biggest holding. MASTERINVEST Kapitalanlage GmbH’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $11,330,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Several other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of MU. Brighton Jones LLC increased its stake in Micron Technology by 18.3% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 6,318 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $532,000 after buying an additional 976 shares in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC increased its stake in Micron Technology by 21.7% during the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 3,528 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $435,000 after buying an additional 628 shares in the last quarter. United Bank purchased a new stake in Micron Technology during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $236,000. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. increased its stake in Micron Technology by 67.9% during the 2nd quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 16,984 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $2,093,000 after buying an additional 6,867 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Sei Investments Co. increased its stake in Micron Technology by 5.6% during the 2nd quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 405,545 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $49,987,000 after buying an additional 21,619 shares in the last quarter. 80.84% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Insider Activity at Micron Technology
In related news, EVP April S. Arnzen sold 40,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, April 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $347.39, for a total value of $13,895,600.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 125,737 shares in the company, valued at approximately $43,679,776.43. This represents a 24.13% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, 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 transaction, the executive vice president owned 248,021 shares in the company, valued at $106,621,747.69. This represents a 9.16% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 115,623 shares of company stock worth $45,165,908. Insiders own 0.24% of the company’s stock.
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Key Stories Impacting Micron Technology
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: AI and memory demand continue to drive upside: multiple pieces note Micron is a primary beneficiary of surging AI infrastructure spending, high‑bandwidth memory (HBM) demand, and a broader chip rally that has pushed semiconductor ETFs and peers sharply higher. Micron (MU) Is Riding the AI Boom, but the Stock Still Trades at a Discount
- Positive Sentiment: Commercial visibility improves: reports say Micron has locked long‑term, volume‑based agreements with hyperscalers/OEMs that commit advanced memory capacity into 2027 — this reduces revenue/price uncertainty and supports forward demand. Micron Sells Out Advanced Memory To 2027 Raising Questions On Valuation
- Positive Sentiment: Wall Street interest and analyst coverage remain supportive: several analysts and outlets are highlighting Micron as a buy amid the memory cycle and have raised targets or reiterated buys, providing potential upside catalysts. Brokers Suggest Investing in Micron (MU): Read This Before Placing a Bet
- Neutral Sentiment: Recent performance and sector rotation: Micron has been among the top performers since the market bottom in late March, which explains momentum but also raises the risk of short‑term volatility as investors rotate across tech. Here Are Some of the Top Stocks Since the Market Bottomed in March
- Neutral Sentiment: Valuation debate persists: several analyses note MU’s strong run has materially raised its valuation — some see it still cheap on cycle fundamentals, others warn the rally may be extended. This creates mixed signals for timing new positions. The historic surge in chip stocks highlight’s Micron’s valuation, and a related warning
- Negative Sentiment: Insider selling flagged: a recent filing shows an executive sold nearly $1.5M of MU stock, which some traders interpret as a cautionary sign and can amplify near‑term selling pressure. Monster insider trading alert for Micron (MU) stock
- Negative Sentiment: Profit‑taking and sector reaction: ASML’s post‑earnings weakness and commentary sparked profit‑taking across chip names, and some commentators (including high‑profile hosts) warned the rally could be vulnerable — adding downward pressure. Micron’s Hot Streak In Danger? Cramer Says One ‘Nugget’ Changes The Game
Micron Technology Price Performance
MU stock opened at $455.07 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, a current ratio of 2.90 and a quick ratio of 2.32. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $406.41 and a 200-day simple moving average of $317.29. The firm has a market capitalization of $513.20 billion, a PE ratio of 21.49 and a beta of 1.60. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 1 year low of $65.64 and a 1 year high of $471.34.
Micron Technology Increases Dividend
The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, April 15th. Investors of record on Monday, March 30th were issued a $0.15 dividend. This is a boost from Micron Technology’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.12. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, March 30th. Micron Technology’s payout ratio is currently 2.83%.
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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