Encompass More Asset Management reduced its position in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 9.7% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 4,888 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after selling 523 shares during the period. Micron Technology makes up about 0.8% of Encompass More Asset Management’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 25th largest position. Encompass More Asset Management’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $5,643,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of MU. Trust Asset Management LLC increased its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 1.2% in the second quarter. Trust Asset Management LLC now owns 12,444 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $14,364,000 after acquiring an additional 146 shares during the last quarter. Baldwin Wealth Partners LLC MA acquired a new stake in Micron Technology during the second quarter valued at $246,000. Hudson Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in Micron Technology during the second quarter valued at $326,000. LRI Investments LLC raised its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 25.2% during the 2nd quarter. LRI Investments LLC now owns 2,190 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $2,528,000 after purchasing an additional 441 shares in the last quarter. Finally, IVC Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Micron Technology during the 2nd quarter valued at about $224,000. 80.84% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Micron Technology Stock Up 2.3%
MU stock opened at $971.66 on Friday. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $965.49 and its 200 day simple moving average is $677.08. The company has a quick ratio of 2.98, a current ratio of 3.42 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05. The company has a market cap of $1.10 trillion, a PE ratio of 22.00 and a beta of 2.18. Micron Technology, Inc. has a twelve month low of $113.46 and a twelve month high of $1,255.00.
Micron Technology Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Investors of record on Monday, July 6th were given a $0.15 dividend. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, July 6th. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio is 1.36%.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
A number of equities analysts recently commented on the company. Cantor Fitzgerald restated an “overweight” rating and issued a $1,500.00 price objective on shares of Micron Technology in a report on Thursday, June 25th. Stifel Nicolaus raised their price objective on Micron Technology from $550.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 18th. New Street Research upgraded Micron Technology from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $1,250.00 target price for the company in a report on Friday. Wolfe Research set a $1,500.00 target price on shares of Micron Technology in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. Finally, Bank of America lifted their target price on shares of Micron Technology from $950.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 23rd. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-two have assigned a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Micron Technology currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $1,259.97.
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Micron Technology News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: New Street upgraded Micron to “Buy” from “Neutral” and set a $1,250 price target, citing the possibility that AI is making memory demand less cyclical. The firm projects a potential $2 trillion-$3 trillion valuation for Micron by the end of the decade. Micron Upgraded to Buy on the Claim Memory Stopped Being Cyclical
- Positive Sentiment: DRAM and NAND prices are tightening again, potentially increasing the earnings impact of Micron’s rapidly expanding data-center business. Analysts are continuing to raise revenue estimates and price targets as AI infrastructure spending supports demand for high-bandwidth memory and storage. Micron Stock Jumps as Memory Pricing Tightens Again
- Positive Sentiment: Micron launched a $250 million Micron Ventures Paradigm Fund to invest across the AI technology stack, including model development, computing infrastructure, enterprise applications and physical AI. The initiative could strengthen partnerships and give Micron earlier insight into future memory and storage requirements. Micron Ventures Launches $250 Million Fund
- Neutral Sentiment: Broader semiconductor strength, record U.S. equity benchmarks and easing rate-hike expectations are supporting risk appetite for memory stocks. Technical analysts also identify approximately $1,012 as an important near-term resistance level. Micron Price Forecast
- Negative Sentiment: Risks remain from rising Chinese competition and execution timing. YMTC has surpassed Micron in NAND shipments, while Micron’s new $9.3 billion fabrication plant is not expected to produce chips until 2028. Michael Burry has also increased bearish positions involving Micron, underscoring concerns about valuation, supply growth and a possible return of memory-cycle volatility.
Insider Buying and Selling at Micron Technology
In related news, CEO Sanjay Mehrotra sold 37,439 shares of Micron Technology stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $960.38, for a total transaction of $35,955,666.82. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 387,064 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $371,728,524.32. This trade represents a 8.82% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, CAO Scott R. Allen sold 879 shares of Micron Technology stock in a transaction on Thursday, July 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,000.00, for a total value 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 ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold 162,179 shares of company stock worth $167,811,861 in the last three months. 0.24% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
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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