Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp grew its stake in Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 6.4% in the second quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 572,850 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after purchasing an additional 34,644 shares during the period. Micron Technology accounts for about 1.4% of Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp’s portfolio, making the stock its 9th largest holding. Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $661,235,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the stock. Norges Bank acquired a new position in shares of Micron Technology during the 4th quarter valued at about $6,433,456,000. AQR Capital Management LLC increased its position in Micron Technology by 411.9% during the third quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 3,627,022 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $606,873,000 after purchasing an additional 2,918,535 shares during the last quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership increased its position in Micron Technology by 1,340.6% during the fourth quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 2,820,986 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $805,148,000 after purchasing an additional 2,625,169 shares during the last quarter. Amundi raised its stake in Micron Technology by 65.0% during the fourth quarter. Amundi now owns 4,989,400 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $1,424,025,000 after purchasing an additional 1,965,319 shares during the period. Finally, Employees Provident Fund Board purchased a new position in Micron Technology during the fourth quarter worth about $519,639,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.84% of the company’s stock.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
MU has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Stifel Nicolaus boosted their target price 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. Raymond James Financial lifted their price target on shares of 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. ThinkEquity reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a report on Monday, August 3rd. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft increased their price objective on Micron Technology from $1,500.00 to $1,550.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group raised their target price on Micron Technology from $900.00 to $1,100.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-two have assigned a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Micron Technology has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $1,258.84.
Insider Transactions at Micron Technology
In related news, CEO Sanjay Mehrotra sold 40,000 shares of the business’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 sale, the chief executive officer owned 264,503 shares in the company, valued at approximately $256,276,956.70. The trade was a 13.14% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, Director Lynn A. Dugle sold 1,300 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, June 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $1,150.43, for a total value of $1,495,559.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 17,728 shares in the company, valued at approximately $20,394,823.04. The trade was a 6.83% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 217,179 shares of company stock valued at $220,582,211. Corporate insiders own 0.24% of the company’s stock.
Micron Technology Price Performance
Shares of MU opened at $932.97 on Wednesday. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $961.71 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $705.45. The stock has a market cap of $1.05 trillion, a PE ratio of 21.12 and a beta of 2.18. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 1-year low of $114.25 and a 1-year high of $1,255.00. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05, a current ratio of 3.42 and a quick ratio of 2.98.
Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, June 24th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $25.11 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $21.39 by $3.72. The firm had revenue of $41.46 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $35.91 billion. Micron Technology had a net margin of 55.91% and a return on equity of 71.13%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 345.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $1.91 EPS. Micron Technology has set its Q4 2026 guidance at 30.000-32.000 EPS. As a group, analysts forecast that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 72.93 EPS for the current year.
Micron Technology Announces Dividend
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Shareholders 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 yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, July 6th. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio is 1.36%.
Micron Technology News Roundup
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
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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