Cane Capital Partners LLC Decreases Stock Position in Micron Technology, Inc. $MU

Cane Capital Partners LLC lessened its stake in Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MUFree Report) by 32.3% in the second quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The fund owned 1,851 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after selling 883 shares during the period. Cane Capital Partners LLC’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $2,137,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of MU. Heritage Trust Co grew its position in shares of Micron Technology by 9.7% during the 4th quarter. Heritage Trust Co now owns 15,026 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $4,289,000 after acquiring an additional 1,323 shares during the period. Castleark Management LLC purchased a new position in Micron Technology during the first quarter valued at $3,709,000. Legacy Wealth Management LLC MS lifted its position in Micron Technology by 73.3% during the second quarter. Legacy Wealth Management LLC MS now owns 3,544 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $4,091,000 after purchasing an additional 1,499 shares in the last quarter. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. grew its holdings in Micron Technology by 16.0% during the second quarter. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. now owns 48,520 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $56,006,000 after purchasing an additional 6,702 shares during the period. Finally, Financial Synergies Wealth Advisors Inc. bought a new stake in Micron Technology during the fourth quarter valued at about $1,316,000. 80.84% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Micron Technology Stock Up 2.5%

Shares of NASDAQ:MU opened at $932.97 on Wednesday. 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, Inc. has a 12 month low of $114.25 and a 12 month high of $1,255.00. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $961.71 and a 200 day moving average price of $705.45. The company has a market cap of $1.05 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.12 and a beta of 2.18.

Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MUGet Free Report) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, June 24th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $25.11 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $21.39 by $3.72. Micron Technology had a return on equity of 71.13% and a net margin of 55.91%.The firm had revenue of $41.46 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $35.91 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $1.91 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 345.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Micron Technology has set its Q4 2026 guidance at 30.000-32.000 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts predict that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 72.93 earnings per share for the current year.

Micron Technology Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Stockholders of record on Monday, July 6th were paid a dividend of $0.15 per share. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, July 6th. Micron Technology’s payout ratio is currently 1.36%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research analysts have recently weighed in on MU shares. Raymond James Financial lifted their price objective on Micron Technology from $1,100.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Seaport Research Partners reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a report on Friday, August 14th. Erste Group Bank upgraded shares of Micron Technology from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. Stifel Nicolaus lifted their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $550.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, June 18th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets started coverage on shares of Micron Technology in a research report on Friday, August 21st. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $1,300.00 price target for the company. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-two have given a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Micron Technology has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $1,258.84.

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Insider Activity

In other Micron Technology news, EVP April S. Arnzen sold 40,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, July 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,083.94, for a total value of $43,357,600.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 85,737 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $92,933,763.78. The trade was a 31.81% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, CEO Sanjay Mehrotra sold 40,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, August 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $968.90, for a total value of $38,756,000.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 264,503 shares in the company, valued at $256,276,956.70. The trade was a 13.14% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last three months, insiders sold 217,179 shares of company stock valued at $220,582,211. 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: Memory prices are expected to rise substantially this quarter, with some reports pointing to increases of as much as 50%. A shortage of DRAM and high-bandwidth memory (HBM), driven by AI data-center demand, supports Micron’s pricing power and margins. Why Micron Will Miss Out on a 50% Rise in Memory Prices
  • Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment remains bullish. BMO initiated coverage with an “outperform” rating and a $1,300 target, while Mizuho retained “outperform” after reducing its target from $1,375 to $1,300. The target reductions temper enthusiasm slightly, but still imply substantial upside from the reference price. Finance giant sets aggressive Micron stock target after earnings
  • Positive Sentiment: Commentary continues to support the long-term AI memory thesis. Micron’s recent quarterly results showed revenue of approximately $41.5 billion, up more than 345% year over year, while long-term supply agreements provide demand visibility amid constrained capacity. Micron Technology Stock Opinions on Q3 Earnings and AI Demand Strength
  • Neutral Sentiment: Micron opened a 60,000-square-foot Boise training center and expanded its apprenticeship pipeline, supporting the workforce needed for its planned U.S. manufacturing expansion. The initiative is strategically positive but unlikely to materially affect near-term earnings. Micron Opens State-of-the-Art Training Center
  • Negative Sentiment: Investors remain concerned that Micron’s long-term contracts could limit its ability to fully capture a potential memory-price surge. The stock has also experienced a large rally, increasing valuation and profit-taking risks. Micron’s Long-Term Contracts Cap Memory-Boom Upside
  • Negative Sentiment: Competitive and sector risks remain: reports that Apple could source memory from Chinese suppliers, a potential IPO by Chinese rival YMTC and broad semiconductor weakness pressured MU recently. Micron insiders have also reported selling shares without purchases, a potential confidence signal that investors may monitor. Why Are Micron, SK Hynix and SanDisk Stocks Falling?

About Micron Technology

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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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