LaSalle St. Investment Advisors LLC Makes New $4.84 Million Investment in Micron Technology, Inc. $MU

LaSalle St. Investment Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MUFree Report) in the 2nd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm purchased 4,194 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $4,841,000.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the stock. M.E. Allison & CO. Inc. boosted its holdings in Micron Technology by 0.8% during the 2nd quarter. M.E. Allison & CO. Inc. now owns 1,324 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $1,528,000 after acquiring an additional 11 shares during the period. Cherrydale Wealth Management LLC increased its stake in Micron Technology by 1.4% in the 2nd quarter. Cherrydale Wealth Management LLC now owns 972 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $1,122,000 after purchasing an additional 13 shares during the period. Bellevue Asset Management LLC increased its stake in Micron Technology by 25.5% in the 2nd quarter. Bellevue Asset Management LLC now owns 64 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $74,000 after purchasing an additional 13 shares during the period. Mowery & Schoenfeld Wealth Management LLC lifted its position in Micron Technology by 8.8% in the second quarter. Mowery & Schoenfeld Wealth Management LLC now owns 161 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $186,000 after purchasing an additional 13 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Red Door Wealth Management LLC lifted its position in Micron Technology by 0.7% in the second quarter. Red Door Wealth Management LLC now owns 1,914 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $2,209,000 after purchasing an additional 14 shares during the last quarter. 80.84% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Micron Technology Trading Up 2.8%

Shares of MU opened at $958.73 on Tuesday. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 1-year low of $114.25 and a 1-year high of $1,255.00. 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’s 50-day moving average price is $946.58 and its 200-day moving average price is $721.17. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.08 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.71 and a beta of 2.19.

Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MUGet Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, June 24th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $25.11 earnings per share (EPS) 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 company had revenue of $41.46 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $35.91 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.91 earnings per share. Micron Technology’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. Sell-side analysts anticipate that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 72.93 EPS for the current year.

Micron Technology Announces Dividend

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

Key Stories Impacting Micron Technology

Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:

  • Positive Sentiment: Investor optimism is being driven by expectations that hyperscalers are committing billions of dollars through supply and capacity agreements, potentially giving Micron more predictable cash flow and reducing the historical cyclicality of its memory business. AI-related demand for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) and next-generation “agentic AI” infrastructure is viewed as a major growth catalyst. Micron: Hyperscalers Bought The Fab, Bears Bought Fairy Tales
  • Positive Sentiment: Several reports characterize MU as attractive after its pullback from the June peak. Technical analysts point to long-term trend support, while bullish investors cite a low forward earnings multiple relative to projected revenue growth and rising memory prices. A break above roughly $971 could improve momentum and open the possibility of a move toward $1,057. Micron Stock Flashing Intriguing Buy the Dip Signal
  • Positive Sentiment: Government and industry attention is also supportive: President Trump called Micron one of the world’s “hottest” companies and highlighted its planned $10 billion research investment, reinforcing expectations for U.S. semiconductor support and long-term AI infrastructure spending. Trump Praises Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Calls Micron One of the World’s Hottest Companies
  • Neutral Sentiment: Momentum has weakened below the $971 breakout level, leaving the stock vulnerable to another failed breakout even though it remains above longer-term support. Investors are also awaiting fiscal fourth-quarter results on September 30 for confirmation that elevated memory pricing and AI demand are translating into sustainable earnings. Micron Is Stuck Below $971
  • Negative Sentiment: China’s CXMT has reportedly begun producing small quantities of HBM3E and is advancing in smartphone memory, raising concerns about future pricing pressure, market-share losses and supply shocks. Potential semiconductor tariffs could likewise increase costs for AI customers and complicate Micron’s expansion plans. Micron Under Threat as China’s CXMT Delivers Cutting-Edge Chip
  • Negative Sentiment: Risks include heavy capital spending, elevated insider selling and the possibility that memory deflation, technological substitution or stronger competition after 2027 could compress margins and reduce MU’s valuation multiple.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts have recently issued reports on MU shares. Mizuho cut their target price on shares of Micron Technology from $1,375.00 to $1,300.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, August 25th. Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an “overweight” rating and set a $1,500.00 price target on shares of Micron Technology in a report on Thursday, June 25th. Royal Bank Of Canada increased their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $1,200.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. TD Cowen reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a report on Friday, July 10th. Finally, Susquehanna boosted their price objective on shares of Micron Technology from $1,750.00 to $2,000.00 and gave the company a “positive” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-one have given a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Micron Technology presently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $1,295.63.

View Our Latest Analysis on MU

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Micron Technology news, CAO Scott R. Allen sold 879 shares of the stock in a transaction 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 completion of the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 34,958 shares in the company, valued at approximately $34,958,000. This represents a 2.45% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, CEO Sanjay Mehrotra sold 40,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, August 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $968.90, for a total value of $38,756,000.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 264,503 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $256,276,956.70. This represents a 13.14% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold a total of 177,204 shares of company stock worth $182,156,264 over the last quarter. Company insiders own 0.24% of the company’s stock.

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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