Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Get Free Report)’s share price dropped 6% on Monday . The company traded as low as $663.25 and last traded at $681.54. Approximately 58,967,855 shares traded hands during trading, an increase of 39% from the average daily volume of 42,384,199 shares. The stock had previously closed at $724.66.
Key Stories Impacting Micron Technology
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Talks between Samsung management and labor representatives broke down, raising the risk of a worker strike that could tighten global memory-chip supply and push prices even higher for Micron. Micron Stock Is on a Tear. Chip Shortage Threat Looms as Samsung Strike Talks Break Down.
- Positive Sentiment: Several AI and memory-focused articles highlighted a broader “memory supercycle,” arguing that surging AI data-center demand is driving a structural shortage and improving Micron’s revenue and margin outlook. The Great AI Rotation: Cashing In on Data
- Positive Sentiment: Micron also benefited from bullish analyst and investor attention, including higher price targets from Citi and Mizuho and reports that high-profile managers like Stanley Druckenmiller and David Tepper are favoring AI memory names. Why Micron Stock Just Popped Again
- Neutral Sentiment: Micron presented at J.P. Morgan’s technology conference, keeping the company in focus but without any clearly new operational disclosure in the headline. Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) Presents at J.P. Morgan 54th Annual Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference Transcript
- Negative Sentiment: One recent report noted that Micron had been pressured by higher bond yields and broader valuation concerns after its strong AI-driven rally, reminding investors the stock can remain volatile if sentiment cools. Micron Stock Drops But There’s Still Reason to Back Memory Chips
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
MU has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. Phillip Securities upgraded Micron Technology to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, February 2nd. DA Davidson initiated coverage on Micron Technology in a report on Monday, May 11th. They set a “buy” rating and a $1,000.00 target price for the company. Needham & Company LLC upped their target price on Micron Technology from $450.00 to $500.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, March 19th. William Blair began coverage on Micron Technology in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. They set an “outperform” rating for the company. Finally, Barclays increased their price objective on Micron Technology from $450.00 to $675.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, March 19th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have assigned a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $518.47.
Micron Technology Stock Performance
The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $491.35 and a 200 day moving average price of $378.29. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, a quick ratio of 2.32 and a current ratio of 2.90. The stock has a market cap of $825.49 billion, a PE ratio of 34.56 and a beta of 1.91.
Micron Technology Increases Dividend
The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, April 15th. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 30th were issued a dividend of $0.15 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, March 30th. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.1%. This is a boost from Micron Technology’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.12. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 2.83%.
Insider Transactions at Micron Technology
In related news, Director Steven J. Gomo sold 2,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, May 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $787.03, for a total value of $1,574,060.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 17,139 shares in the company, valued at $13,488,907.17. This trade represents a 10.45% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, CEO Sanjay Mehrotra sold 40,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, May 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $536.26, for a total value of $21,450,400.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 424,503 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $227,643,978.78. This trade represents a 8.61% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 106,000 shares of company stock worth $47,032,460. Insiders own 0.24% of the company’s stock.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Micron Technology
A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Signature Equity Partners LLC raised its stake in Micron Technology by 6.3% in the 1st quarter. Signature Equity Partners LLC now owns 253 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $86,000 after acquiring an additional 15 shares during the last quarter. Clearwater Capital Advisors LLC raised its stake in Micron Technology by 1.1% in the 1st quarter. Clearwater Capital Advisors LLC now owns 1,617 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $546,000 after acquiring an additional 18 shares during the last quarter. Capital Advisors Ltd. LLC raised its stake in Micron Technology by 10.3% in the 1st quarter. Capital Advisors Ltd. LLC now owns 247 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $83,000 after acquiring an additional 23 shares during the last quarter. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 2.4% during the 4th quarter. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC now owns 1,030 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $301,000 after buying an additional 24 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Essex Bank raised its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 2.0% during the 1st quarter. Essex Bank now owns 1,252 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $423,000 after buying an additional 24 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.84% of the company’s stock.
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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