Calamos Advisors LLC lowered its position in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 19.2% during the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 322,206 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after selling 76,542 shares during the period. Calamos Advisors LLC’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $108,854,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. High Note Wealth LLC raised its position in shares of Micron Technology by 65.4% during the 4th quarter. High Note Wealth LLC now owns 86 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 34 shares during the period. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC boosted its holdings in Micron Technology by 295.8% in the 4th quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 95 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 71 shares during the period. Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services LLC bought a new position in Micron Technology in the 1st quarter worth $27,000. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. increased its stake in Micron Technology by 4,800.0% in the 4th quarter. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. now owns 98 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $28,000 after buying an additional 96 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Bayban purchased a new stake in Micron Technology in the 4th quarter worth $29,000. 80.84% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Micron Technology Price Performance
Shares of Micron Technology stock opened at $936.18 on Tuesday. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $931.65 and a 200 day moving average of $584.94. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 12 month low of $103.38 and a 12 month high of $1,255.00. The firm has a market cap of $1.06 trillion, a PE ratio of 21.19 and a beta of 2.14. The company has a current ratio of 3.42, a quick ratio of 2.98 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05.
Micron Technology Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Investors of record on Monday, July 6th will be issued a $0.15 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, July 6th. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.1%. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 1.36%.
Insider Buying and Selling at Micron Technology
In other Micron Technology news, EVP April S. Arnzen sold 40,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, July 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,083.94, for a total transaction of $43,357,600.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 85,737 shares in the company, valued at $92,933,763.78. This trade represents a 31.81% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, CEO Sanjay Mehrotra sold 28,506 shares of Micron Technology stock in a transaction on Friday, June 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $1,149.28, for a total transaction of $32,761,375.68. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 355,997 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $409,140,232.16. The trade was a 7.41% 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 163,300 shares of company stock worth $152,667,204. Company insiders own 0.24% of the company’s stock.
Key Stories Impacting Micron Technology
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Micron is still being viewed as a long-term AI winner, with articles highlighting strong demand for DRAM/HBM memory, a persistent supply shortage, and large customer commitments that improve revenue visibility. Micron (MU) Just Put $3 Billion Into GlobalWafers To Secure AI Supply
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts and commentators continue to argue that Micron remains attractively valued after the pullback, pointing to strong growth, buy ratings, and upside potential if AI memory demand stays tight. Micron Offers a Lucrative Investment Opportunity at Current Valuation
- Neutral Sentiment: Several pieces frame Micron as part of a bigger AI-memory cycle, with bullish takes saying the memory market could stay tight for years, but also noting that investors are becoming more cautious after a huge run-up. The SK Hynix IPO and 2027’s AI Memory Squeeze (MU)
- Negative Sentiment: Micron is getting dragged lower in sympathy with SK Hynix and other memory names after a weak outlook from SK Hynix sparked fears that the AI memory rally may be overextended. Micron Stock Drops as Memory Rivals’ Surging Spending Stokes Fears
- Negative Sentiment: Broader market weakness, including a Nasdaq selloff and rising oil-related geopolitical concerns, is adding pressure to chip stocks and weighing on Micron shares. Dow Jones Futures: Nasdaq Sells Off, Oil Prices Spike On Trump Blockade; Micron, Sandisk, SK Hynix, SpaceX Dive
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Several equities analysts have recently commented on the company. Wedbush boosted their price objective on Micron Technology from $1,300.00 to $1,400.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Needham & Company LLC increased their target price on Micron Technology from $1,550.00 to $1,650.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Erste Group Bank raised Micron Technology from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price target on Micron Technology from $1,220.00 to $1,525.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, June 25th. Finally, Summit Insights downgraded Micron Technology from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, March 19th. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have assigned a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Micron Technology presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $1,263.76.
Check Out Our Latest Research Report on Micron Technology
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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