Pinpoint Asset Management Singapore Pte. Ltd. purchased a new position in Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) during the 4th quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund purchased 5,211 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $1,487,000. Micron Technology accounts for 0.3% of Pinpoint Asset Management Singapore Pte. Ltd.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 26th largest holding.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Heritage Trust Co boosted its holdings in Micron Technology by 9.7% in the fourth quarter. Heritage Trust Co now owns 15,026 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $4,289,000 after acquiring an additional 1,323 shares in the last quarter. Generation Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in Micron Technology in the third quarter worth $238,000. Westpac Banking Corp boosted its holdings in Micron Technology by 251.0% in the third quarter. Westpac Banking Corp now owns 23,086 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $3,863,000 after acquiring an additional 16,509 shares in the last quarter. Avanda Investment Management Pte. Ltd. bought a new stake in Micron Technology in the third quarter worth $418,000. Finally, Wellington Management Group LLP boosted its holdings in Micron Technology by 19.9% in the third quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 7,150,530 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $1,196,427,000 after acquiring an additional 1,188,296 shares in the last quarter. 80.84% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Micron Technology Trading Down 1.4%
Micron Technology stock opened at $981.61 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. Micron Technology, Inc. has a one year low of $103.38 and a one year high of $1,089.29. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.11 trillion, a PE ratio of 46.35 and a beta of 2.16. The business’s fifty day moving average is $677.58 and its 200 day moving average is $463.52.
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 given a dividend of $0.15 per share. 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. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, March 30th. Micron Technology’s payout ratio is 2.83%.
Insider Buying and Selling
In other news, Director Steven J. Gomo sold 2,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated 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 transaction, the director owned 17,139 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $13,488,907.17. This trade represents a 10.45% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Sumit Sadana sold 24,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, April 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $421.35, for a total value of $10,112,400.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 224,021 shares in the company, valued at $94,391,248.35. This trade represents a 9.68% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 146,000 shares of company stock worth $85,486,715 over the last ninety days. 0.24% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
Micron Technology News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: AI-driven demand for high-bandwidth memory and NAND storage continues to support Micron’s long-term growth outlook, with analysts citing strong margins and revenue momentum. AI Storage Boom Aids NAND Demand: Can Micron Capitalize on the Trend?
- Positive Sentiment: Wall Street remains broadly upbeat on Micron’s earnings power, with several analysts raising targets and saying the stock still has double-digit upside ahead of earnings. Analysts See Double-Digit Upside in Micron Stock — Should You Buy Before June 24 Earnings?
- Positive Sentiment: Micron is being viewed as a key AI beneficiary, with investors and analysts pointing to HBM demand, institutional buying, and recent certification for Nvidia’s next-gen platform as evidence of stronger secular demand. Nvidia Corp (NVDA) Strengthens AI Platform with Micron HBM4
- Neutral Sentiment: Several pieces frame Micron as a high-momentum AI stock, but these are more commentary than new company-specific catalysts. How to Hold the Next Nvidia Through the Noise
- Negative Sentiment: Goldman Sachs’ cautious stance suggests investors may be pricing in too much optimism before earnings, which can create near-term volatility if results are merely solid rather than exceptional. Why Goldman Is Cautious on Micron Stock Ahead of Earnings
- Negative Sentiment: Some articles note profit-taking after Micron’s explosive rally, with valuation concerns weighing on sentiment despite the strong AI backdrop. Micron stock plunges 12% in a week: why investors are booking profits
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
MU has been the topic of several analyst reports. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their target price on Micron Technology from $550.00 to $1,220.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, June 8th. Barclays boosted their target price on Micron Technology from $450.00 to $675.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, March 19th. Wolfe Research boosted their target price on Micron Technology from $550.00 to $1,250.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday. Bank of America boosted their target price on Micron Technology from $400.00 to $500.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, March 19th. Finally, DA Davidson initiated coverage on Micron Technology in a report on Monday, May 11th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $1,000.00 target price on the stock. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have issued a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $737.63.
View Our Latest Stock Report on MU
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.
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