Tanager Wealth Management LLP purchased a new stake in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) in the third quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm purchased 1,758 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $294,000.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. First Command Advisory Services Inc. increased its position in shares of Micron Technology by 225.0% during the 2nd quarter. First Command Advisory Services Inc. now owns 221 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 153 shares during the last quarter. Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in Micron Technology during the third quarter valued at about $27,000. Howard Hughes Medical Institute purchased a new stake in Micron Technology during the second quarter worth about $30,000. AlphaQuest LLC raised its position in Micron Technology by 13,250.0% in the second quarter. AlphaQuest LLC now owns 267 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $33,000 after acquiring an additional 265 shares during the period. Finally, WealthCollab LLC boosted its stake in Micron Technology by 4,500.0% in the second quarter. WealthCollab LLC now owns 276 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $34,000 after acquiring an additional 270 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.84% of the company’s stock.
More Micron Technology News
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Several sell‑side firms raised targets (Mizuho to $390; UBS and Piper Sandler to ~$400), citing a sustained AI-driven memory squeeze and upside to ASPs and earnings — a direct catalyst for the rally. UBS Group Boosts Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) Price Target to $400.00
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts and trade press point to persistent AI demand (higher memory content, tight supply for HBM/DRAM) that supports pricing power, margin expansion and raised FY26/FY27 EPS estimates. Micron’s Pricing Power Looks Unstoppable As AI Demand Outruns Supply
- Positive Sentiment: Coverage from Forbes, The Motley Fool and others highlights Micron’s shift toward higher‑value AI memory and stronger top‑line momentum after recent results — reinforcing the bullish narrative. Up 3x In 2025, What’s Next For Micron Stock?
- Positive Sentiment: Micron announced a major megafab groundbreaking (New York), signaling longer‑term capacity expansion to monetize the structural memory shortage. Micron Announces Groundbreaking for Historic New York Megafab
- Neutral Sentiment: High‑profile media endorsements and screener momentum (Jim Cramer mentions, Zacks Rank #1 additions) are increasing retail and institutional interest but may already be reflected in the stock’s run. Jim Cramer Reveals Why Micron (MU)’s Shares Performed Well
- Neutral Sentiment: Sector peers (e.g., Samsung) reporting record profitability from rising memory prices reinforce the thematic tailwind for Micron but also remind investors that the industry remains cyclical. Samsung Expects Record Profit as Memory Chip Prices Soar. What It Means for Micron Stock.
- Negative Sentiment: An insider (Micron’s CAO) sold 2,000 shares recently; while small in the context of total holdings, such sales can be highlighted by short‑term traders. SEC Filing: Insider Sale by Scott R. Allen
- Negative Sentiment: After a steep run, the stock has seen profit‑taking and a market pullback; notes about overbought technicals and elevated valuation raise the risk of near‑term volatility despite strong fundamentals. Micron (MU) Stock Drops In Market Pullback, But AI Memory Demand Stays Hot
Insider Activity
Micron Technology Trading Up 5.5%
Shares of MU opened at $345.09 on Friday. Micron Technology, Inc. has a twelve month low of $61.54 and a twelve month high of $346.30. The stock has a market cap of $388.40 billion, a PE ratio of 32.80, a P/E/G ratio of 0.21 and a beta of 1.50. The company has a quick ratio of 1.78, a current ratio of 2.46 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $256.89 and its 200-day moving average price is $184.24.
Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, December 17th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $4.78 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.77 by $1.01. Micron Technology had a net margin of 28.15% and a return on equity of 22.71%. The company had revenue of $13.64 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $12.62 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $1.79 earnings per share. Micron Technology’s revenue for the quarter was up 56.7% on a year-over-year basis. Micron Technology has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 8.220-8.620 EPS. On average, equities analysts forecast that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 6.08 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Micron Technology Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, January 14th. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 29th will be paid a $0.115 dividend. This represents a $0.46 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, December 29th. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio is currently 4.37%.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Several brokerages have recently issued reports on MU. Morgan Stanley raised their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $338.00 to $350.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, December 18th. BNP Paribas raised Micron Technology from a “strong sell” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Monday, October 13th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upped their price target on Micron Technology from $200.00 to $280.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, December 9th. UBS Group lifted their price objective on Micron Technology from $300.00 to $400.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday. Finally, Wedbush set a $320.00 price objective on Micron Technology in a research note on Thursday, December 18th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-nine have issued a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $295.45.
View Our Latest Research Report on MU
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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