Simplicity Wealth LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 62.8% in the second quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 8,100 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after purchasing an additional 3,125 shares during the quarter. Simplicity Wealth LLC’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $9,349,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Baxter Bros Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Micron Technology during the second quarter worth $372,000. Uniting Wealth Partners LLC raised its position in shares of Micron Technology by 6.0% during the 2nd quarter. Uniting Wealth Partners LLC now owns 6,417 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $7,407,000 after acquiring an additional 364 shares during the last quarter. Trivium Point Advisory LLC boosted its holdings in Micron Technology by 135.5% during the second quarter. Trivium Point Advisory LLC now owns 19,781 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $22,833,000 after buying an additional 11,382 shares during the last quarter. First National Bank & Trust Co. of Newtown acquired a new stake in shares of Micron Technology in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $372,000. Finally, Chase Investment Counsel Corp boosted its stake in Micron Technology by 17.9% during the 2nd quarter. Chase Investment Counsel Corp now owns 11,335 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $13,083,000 after acquiring an additional 1,717 shares during the last quarter. 80.84% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Micron Technology Stock Down 0.3%
Shares of MU stock opened at $935.74 on Friday. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 52-week low of $114.25 and a 52-week high of $1,255.00. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05, a quick ratio of 2.98 and a current ratio of 3.42. The stock has a market cap of $1.06 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.18 and a beta of 2.18. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $955.65 and its 200-day moving average is $713.18.
Micron Technology Dividend Announcement
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Shareholders of record on Monday, July 6th were given 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 of this dividend was Monday, July 6th. Micron Technology’s payout ratio is 1.36%.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Several equities research analysts have commented on the stock. Raymond James Financial upped their target price on shares of Micron Technology from $1,100.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. DA Davidson lifted their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $1,500.00 to $2,000.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Susquehanna boosted their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $1,750.00 to $2,000.00 and gave the company a “positive” rating in a report on Thursday, June 25th. Wolfe Research set a $1,500.00 target price on Micron Technology in a report on Thursday, June 25th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group boosted their target price on Micron Technology from $900.00 to $1,100.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-one have assigned a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $1,295.63.
More Micron Technology News
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Nvidia said memory availability has become a key constraint on AI expansion and indicated it is willing to pay higher prices. The comments support demand, pricing power and margins for Micron’s DRAM and high-bandwidth memory products. Nvidia’s reported memory-related purchase commitments reportedly more than doubled to $279 billion. Nvidia Says Memory Is a Key Constraint
- Positive Sentiment: President Donald Trump praised Micron’s planned $10 billion investment in U.S. research laboratories, saying it should strengthen America’s position in AI and advanced computing. The announcement reinforces potential strategic and government support for Micron’s domestic expansion. Trump Hails Micron’s U.S. Research Investment
- Positive Sentiment: Recent results remain a major fundamental support: Micron reported $41.46 billion in quarterly revenue and $25.11 in EPS, far exceeding estimates, with revenue up 345.8% year over year. Commentary also highlighted an 84.9% non-GAAP gross margin, surpassing Nvidia’s reported adjusted margin. Micron’s Gross Margin Beat Nvidia’s
- Neutral Sentiment: Micron appointed Manish Bhatia as president and chief operating officer and Scott DeBoer as president and chief technology and products officer. The changes are intended to improve execution during the AI memory expansion but are unlikely to materially alter near-term results. Micron will report fiscal fourth-quarter results on September 30. Micron Announces Leadership Appointments
- Negative Sentiment: Investors appear to be locking in gains after Micron’s powerful rally, while Nvidia’s disclosures raised concerns that memory scarcity could restrict AI hardware deliveries rather than simply boost Micron sales. Potential U.S. chip tariffs and a broader debate over interest rates add to uncertainty. Why Is Micron Stock Falling?
- Negative Sentiment: Competitive risks persist from Chinese memory producer YMTC, while Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra’s sale of 40,000 shares for approximately $38.8 million may weigh on sentiment, although insider sales do not necessarily indicate a change in business outlook. Micron CEO Share Sale
Insider Activity at Micron Technology
In other news, EVP Sumit Sadana sold 15,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $934.29, for a total transaction of $14,014,350.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 191,021 shares in the company, valued at approximately $178,469,010.09. This trade represents a 7.28% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, CAO Scott R. Allen sold 879 shares of Micron Technology stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, July 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $1,000.00, for a total value of $879,000.00. Following the sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 34,958 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $34,958,000. The trade was a 2.45% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold a total of 177,179 shares of company stock worth $182,127,955 in the last quarter. 0.24% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
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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