Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. lifted its holdings in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 8.3% during the 2nd quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 2,876,227 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after acquiring an additional 220,545 shares during the period. Micron Technology accounts for about 1.8% of Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 8th largest holding. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd.’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $3,320,000,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in MU. M.E. Allison & CO. Inc. lifted its position in Micron Technology by 0.8% during the second quarter. M.E. Allison & CO. Inc. now owns 1,324 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $1,528,000 after buying an additional 11 shares during the period. Cherrydale Wealth Management LLC grew its holdings in Micron Technology by 1.4% in the 2nd quarter. Cherrydale Wealth Management LLC now owns 972 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $1,122,000 after buying an additional 13 shares during the period. Bellevue Asset Management LLC increased its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 25.5% during the 2nd quarter. Bellevue Asset Management LLC now owns 64 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $74,000 after acquiring an additional 13 shares during the last quarter. Red Door Wealth Management LLC increased its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 0.7% during the 2nd quarter. Red Door Wealth Management LLC now owns 1,914 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $2,209,000 after acquiring an additional 14 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Signature Equity Partners LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 6.3% during 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 period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.84% of the company’s stock.
Insider Activity
In other Micron Technology news, EVP Sumit Sadana sold 15,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $934.29, for a total value of $14,014,350.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 191,021 shares in the company, valued at $178,469,010.09. This represents a 7.28% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, CAO Scott R. Allen sold 879 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, July 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,000.00, for a total transaction of $879,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 34,958 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $34,958,000. This trade represents a 2.45% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold a total of 177,204 shares of company stock worth $182,156,264 in the last ninety days. 0.24% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
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Micron Technology Stock Performance
NASDAQ:MU opened at $932.86 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 3.42, a quick ratio of 2.98 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.05 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.12 and a beta of 2.18. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $951.63 and its 200 day simple moving average is $714.71. Micron Technology, Inc. has a twelve month low of $114.25 and a twelve month high of $1,255.00.
Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, June 24th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $25.11 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $21.39 by $3.72. Micron Technology had a net margin of 55.91% and a return on equity of 71.13%. The firm had revenue of $41.46 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $35.91 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $1.91 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 345.8% on a year-over-year basis. Micron Technology has set its Q4 2026 guidance at 30.000-32.000 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts expect that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 72.93 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Micron Technology Announces Dividend
The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Investors of record on Monday, July 6th were given a dividend of $0.15 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, July 6th. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.1%. Micron Technology’s payout ratio is 1.36%.
Key Stories Impacting Micron Technology
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: AI demand is tightening memory supply. CEO Sanjay Mehrotra said data-center customers want roughly 50% more memory than Micron can currently supply, while Nvidia identified memory availability as a key constraint on AI-system growth. That supports Micron’s pricing power and demand visibility. Micron CEO AI Shift Breaks Traditional Memory Market Cycles
- Positive Sentiment: Nvidia’s purchasing commitments reinforce the bullish outlook. Nvidia reportedly more than doubled memory-related supplier commitments to $279 billion, potentially benefiting Micron as a major supplier. Micron also has approximately $22 billion in strategic commitments, including contracts extending through 2030. Nvidia Just Validated Micron’s Biggest AI Bull Case
- Positive Sentiment: Expansion plans strengthen Micron’s long-term positioning. The company is investing $10 billion in U.S. research labs, launching a $250 million venture fund and expanding its workforce-training infrastructure. President Donald Trump’s praise of Micron as one of the world’s “hottest” companies adds political visibility to the investment. Why Micron Stock Didn’t Get a Leg Up From SK Hynix’s Memory Optimism
- Neutral Sentiment: Analysts and bullish commentators point to surging DRAM and NAND prices, record margins and the possibility that AI demand has made memory cycles less volatile. However, much of this optimism may already be reflected in Micron’s substantial previous gains.
- Negative Sentiment: Profit-taking and valuation concerns are weighing on the shares. Micron has rallied sharply, encouraging investors to lock in gains even after favorable Nvidia news. A softer technology-market backdrop and concerns about potential U.S. chip tariffs are adding pressure. Why Is Micron Stock Falling
- Negative Sentiment: Investors remain concerned that the memory supercycle will eventually become cyclical. Increased industry capacity or new competitors could eventually reduce pricing and margins, while current supply shortages may constrain Nvidia’s shipments in the near term. Micron Stock Has Surged 220 Percent
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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