PensionDanmark Pensionsforsikringsaktieselskab grew its holdings in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 3.2% during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 218,417 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after buying an additional 6,845 shares during the quarter. Micron Technology makes up 2.1% of PensionDanmark Pensionsforsikringsaktieselskab’s portfolio, making the stock its 8th largest position. PensionDanmark Pensionsforsikringsaktieselskab’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $252,117,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the company. M.E. Allison & CO. Inc. boosted its position in Micron Technology by 0.8% during the second quarter. M.E. Allison & CO. Inc. now owns 1,324 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $1,528,000 after purchasing an additional 11 shares during the last quarter. Signature Equity Partners LLC increased its position in shares of Micron Technology by 6.3% during the 1st quarter. Signature Equity Partners LLC now owns 253 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $86,000 after purchasing an additional 15 shares during the last quarter. Clearwater Capital Advisors LLC increased its holdings in Micron Technology by 1.1% during the first quarter. Clearwater Capital Advisors LLC now owns 1,617 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $546,000 after buying an additional 18 shares during the last quarter. Capital Advisors Ltd. LLC increased its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 10.3% during the 1st quarter. Capital Advisors Ltd. LLC now owns 247 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $83,000 after purchasing an additional 23 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Manning & Napier Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Micron Technology by 2.4% during the fourth quarter. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC now owns 1,030 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $301,000 after purchasing an additional 24 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 80.84% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Ratings Changes
A number of equities analysts have commented on MU shares. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a research report on Tuesday, May 12th. Stifel Nicolaus lifted their price objective on shares of Micron Technology from $550.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 18th. Wolfe Research set a $1,500.00 price objective on shares of Micron Technology in a report on Thursday, June 25th. Melius Research assumed coverage on shares of Micron Technology in a research report on Monday, April 27th. They set a “buy” rating and a $700.00 target price on the stock. Finally, UBS Group raised their target price on shares of Micron Technology from $535.00 to $1,625.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 26th. 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 company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $1,268.93.
Insider Transactions at Micron Technology
In other news, CAO Scott R. Allen sold 879 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, July 23rd. The shares were 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 of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $34,958,000. This represents a 2.45% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, EVP April S. Arnzen sold 40,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, July 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,083.94, for a total transaction of $43,357,600.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 85,737 shares in the company, valued at approximately $92,933,763.78. The trade was a 31.81% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 164,179 shares of company stock valued at $169,385,921. Company insiders own 0.24% of the company’s stock.
Micron Technology Stock Performance
Shares of NASDAQ:MU opened at $881.47 on Friday. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 1 year low of $110.79 and a 1 year high of $1,255.00. The stock has a market capitalization of $995.52 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.96 and a beta of 2.18. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05, a current ratio of 3.42 and a quick ratio of 2.98. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $976.89 and its 200 day simple moving average is $657.02.
Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, June 24th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $25.11 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $21.39 by $3.72. Micron Technology had a return on equity of 71.13% and a net margin of 55.91%.The firm had revenue of $41.46 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $35.91 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $1.91 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly 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. As a group, research analysts predict that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 72.93 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Micron Technology Announces Dividend
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Shareholders of record on Monday, July 6th were given a $0.15 dividend. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, July 6th. Micron Technology’s payout ratio is currently 1.36%.
Micron Technology News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Micron remains a favored growth stock because its fiscal third-quarter results were well above expectations, with $41.5 billion in revenue, $25.11 in adjusted EPS and revenue growth of more than 345% year over year. The company also issued strong fourth-quarter guidance. Micron & 2 Profitable Stocks Smart Investors Are Buying in August
- Positive Sentiment: AI infrastructure demand continues to support Micron’s high-bandwidth memory business. Industry commentary indicates that memory demand may exceed global supply for several years, while Micron’s 2026 HBM output is reportedly sold out and customer agreements provide additional revenue visibility. How SpaceX’s Earnings Call Turned Bullish for Memory Stocks
- Positive Sentiment: Several analysts and financial publications view MU as attractively valued after its pullback, with reported price targets materially above the current trading level. Record cash flow could also support share repurchases across the memory industry. Micron Is an Incredible Bargain Below $1,000
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.
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