Peak Financial Management Inc. cut its holdings in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 69.3% in the 1st quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The fund owned 600 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after selling 1,353 shares during the period. Peak Financial Management Inc.’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $203,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Brighton Jones LLC boosted its stake in Micron Technology by 18.3% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 6,318 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $532,000 after purchasing an additional 976 shares during the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC raised its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 21.7% in the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 3,528 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $435,000 after purchasing an additional 628 shares during the last quarter. United Bank purchased a new stake in shares of Micron Technology in the second quarter worth approximately $236,000. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. lifted its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 67.9% in the second quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 16,984 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $2,093,000 after purchasing an additional 6,867 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Sei Investments Co. lifted its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 5.6% in the second quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 405,545 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $49,987,000 after purchasing an additional 21,619 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.84% of the company’s stock.
Micron Technology Stock Performance
Shares of Micron Technology stock opened at $975.56 on Friday. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 1 year low of $103.38 and a 1 year high of $1,255.00. The firm has a market cap of $1.10 trillion, a PE ratio of 22.09 and a beta of 2.14. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $876.93 and a 200-day moving average price of $552.77. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05, a current ratio of 3.42 and a quick ratio of 2.98.
Micron Technology Announces Dividend
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Shareholders of record on Monday, July 6th will be paid a $0.15 dividend. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, July 6th. Micron Technology’s payout ratio is presently 1.36%.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Several brokerages have weighed in on MU. Summit Insights cut Micron Technology from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, March 19th. UBS Group increased their target price on shares of Micron Technology from $535.00 to $1,625.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 26th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $1,220.00 to $1,525.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. KeyCorp boosted their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $600.00 to $1,600.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, June 25th. Finally, Wolfe Research set a $1,500.00 price objective on shares of Micron Technology in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have issued a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Micron Technology presently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $1,263.76.
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Insider Activity at Micron Technology
In related news, Director Steven J. Gomo sold 2,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, May 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $787.03, for a total value of $1,574,060.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 17,139 shares in the company, valued at approximately $13,488,907.17. This represents a 10.45% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, CEO Sanjay Mehrotra sold 40,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $536.26, for a total value of $21,450,400.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 424,503 shares in the company, valued at approximately $227,643,978.78. The trade was a 8.61% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 147,300 shares of company stock valued at $119,422,004 over the last quarter. 0.24% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
Key Headlines Impacting Micron Technology
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Micron continues to benefit from strong earnings, tight memory-chip supply, and bullish analyst views following its blowout quarterly report. The Single Most Important Number from Micron’s Monster Earnings Report
- Positive Sentiment: A new long-term supply deal with General Motors broadens Micron’s customer base and supports demand visibility beyond AI data centers. General Motors Secures Micron Deal For Future Software Defined Vehicles
- Neutral Sentiment: Micron’s $250 million Trump Accounts commitment is generating headlines, but it is unlikely to materially affect near-term earnings. Micron Technology Announces $250 Mln Investment In Trump Accounts
- Negative Sentiment: Broad selling in semiconductor and memory stocks, along with fears of future oversupply, is pressuring MU alongside peers like SanDisk and Seagate. Micron Stock Extends Decline Despite Trump’s Praise and Bullish Analyst Views
- Negative Sentiment: Michael Burry’s new short position against Micron added a high-profile bearish catalyst and may be fueling caution around the stock. Michael Burry Says He Shorted Micron Technology
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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