Nisa Investment Advisors LLC Trims Position in Micron Technology, Inc. $MU

Nisa Investment Advisors LLC decreased its holdings in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) by 9.2% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 247,173 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after selling 25,158 shares during the period. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $41,357,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in MU. First Command Advisory Services Inc. lifted its position in Micron Technology by 225.0% during the 2nd quarter. First Command Advisory Services Inc. now owns 221 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 153 shares during the period. Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Micron Technology during the third quarter worth approximately $27,000. Howard Hughes Medical Institute purchased a new stake in shares of Micron Technology during the second quarter worth approximately $30,000. AlphaQuest LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 13,250.0% during the second quarter. AlphaQuest LLC now owns 267 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $33,000 after purchasing an additional 265 shares during the period. Finally, WealthCollab LLC grew its position in Micron Technology by 4,500.0% in the 2nd quarter. WealthCollab LLC now owns 276 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $34,000 after buying an additional 270 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.84% of the company’s stock.

Micron Technology Price Performance

MU stock opened at $327.02 on Friday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $254.46 and a 200-day moving average of $182.69. The company has a market cap of $368.06 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 31.09, a PEG ratio of 0.21 and a beta of 1.50. The company has a current ratio of 2.46, a quick ratio of 1.78 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 12-month low of $61.54 and a 12-month high of $346.30.

Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, December 17th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $4.78 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.77 by $1.01. The firm had revenue of $13.64 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $12.62 billion. Micron Technology had a return on equity of 22.71% and a net margin of 28.15%.Micron Technology’s quarterly revenue was up 56.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business posted $1.79 EPS. Micron Technology has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 8.220-8.620 EPS. As a group, equities analysts expect that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 6.08 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Micron Technology Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, January 14th. Investors of record on Monday, December 29th will be given a $0.115 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, December 29th. This represents a $0.46 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.1%. Micron Technology’s payout ratio is currently 4.37%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

MU has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. Summit Insights upgraded shares of Micron Technology to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, September 23rd. Needham & Company LLC boosted their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $200.00 to $300.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 16th. KGI Securities raised shares of Micron Technology from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, September 24th. HSBC started coverage on Micron Technology in a report on Tuesday, December 9th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $330.00 price objective on the stock. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group boosted their target price on Micron Technology from $205.00 to $235.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, December 18th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-nine have given a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $292.00.

Insider Activity

In other news, EVP April S. Arnzen sold 15,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $277.09, for a total value of $4,156,350.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 165,618 shares in the company, valued at $45,891,091.62. This represents a 8.30% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, EVP Scott J. Deboer sold 82,000 shares of Micron Technology stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, October 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $222.81, for a total value of $18,270,420.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 154,145 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $34,345,047.45. This represents a 34.72% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold a total of 318,800 shares of company stock worth $72,333,387 in the last three months. Company insiders own 0.24% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Micron Technology

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

• Positive Sentiment: UBS raised its price target to $400 and maintained a buy rating, citing sustained AI memory demand and limited supply that supports higher ASPs. UBS Group Boosts Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) Price Target to $400.00
• Positive Sentiment: Piper Sandler also lifted its target to $400, highlighting a memory supply squeeze (HBM/DRAM) and signaling upside to MU shares as Micron remains supply-constrained. Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Piper Sandler Analyst Says
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and outlets point to persistent AI-driven demand and pricing power (especially for HBM), which supports revenue/gross-margin upside and underpins multiple price-target increases. Micron’s Pricing Power Looks Unstoppable As AI Demand Outruns Supply
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage pieces (Forbes, The Motley Fool, Seeking Alpha) argue Micron has shifted from commodity DRAM competition to strategic AI memory, pointing to strong recent results, raised FY26/FY27 forecasts, and potential for further upside. Up 3x In 2025, What’s Next For Micron Stock?
• Positive Sentiment: Micron announced a megafab groundbreaking in New York, signaling long-term capacity expansion to address the memory shortage and support future revenue growth. Micron Announces Groundbreaking for Historic New York Megafab
• Neutral Sentiment: High-profile endorsements (e.g., Jim Cramer) and momentum/screening recognition (Zacks Rank #1, coverage pieces) increase retail/institutional interest but may already be priced in. Jim Cramer Calls Micron a “Favorite of the Show”
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry peers (e.g., Samsung) reporting record profits from rising memory prices reinforce the thematic tailwind for Micron but also reflect sector-wide cyclicality. Samsung Expects Record Profit as Memory Chip Prices Soar. What It Means for Micron Stock.
• Negative Sentiment: An insider (Micron’s CAO) sold shares recently, a small but visible insider disposition that can be highlighted by short-term traders. SEC Filing: Insider Sale by Scott R. Allen
• Negative Sentiment: The stock is experiencing profit-taking and a market-wide pullback after a rapid run-up; some technical/overbought calls suggest near-term selling pressure could persist. Micron (MU) Stock Drops In Market Pullback, But AI Memory Demand Stays Hot
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage noting the stock is overbought and elevated valuations increases risk of short-term reversals despite bullish fundamentals. Stock Of The Day: Will Micron Technology Reverse?

Micron Technology Company 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.