Micron Technology, Inc. $MU Stock Holdings Lifted by Private Capital Advisors Inc.

Private Capital Advisors Inc. grew its stake in Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) by 379.6% during the third quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 6,715 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after purchasing an additional 5,315 shares during the quarter. Micron Technology comprises approximately 0.6% of Private Capital Advisors Inc.’s portfolio, making the stock its 26th biggest holding. Private Capital Advisors Inc.’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $7,152,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other large investors have also modified their holdings of the stock. Denali Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Micron Technology during the 2nd quarter valued at $7,364,000. Castleark Management LLC acquired a new stake in Micron Technology in the 1st quarter valued at $3,709,000. Legacy Wealth Management LLC MS increased its holdings in Micron Technology by 73.3% in the 2nd quarter. Legacy Wealth Management LLC MS now owns 3,544 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $4,091,000 after purchasing an additional 1,499 shares in the last quarter. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. raised its position in Micron Technology by 16.0% in the second quarter. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. now owns 48,520 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $56,006,000 after purchasing an additional 6,702 shares during the period. Finally, Franklin Street Advisors Inc. NC raised its position in Micron Technology by 2,461.4% in the second quarter. Franklin Street Advisors Inc. NC now owns 37,141 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $42,871,000 after purchasing an additional 35,691 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.84% of the company’s stock.

Micron Technology Stock Down 1.7%

MU stock traded down $18.40 during midday trading on Tuesday, hitting $1,045.56. 21,666,664 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 41,653,750. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $961.23 and a 200-day moving average price of $827.58. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 12-month low of $179.61 and a 12-month high of $1,255.00. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.18 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.09, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.20 and a beta of 2.22. The company has a current ratio of 3.31, a quick ratio of 2.94 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.03.

Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, September 30th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $33.42 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $31.77 by $1.65. Micron Technology had a return on equity of 92.62% and a net margin of 63.80%.The company had revenue of $54.23 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $51.33 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $3.03 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 379.1% on a year-over-year basis. Micron Technology has set its Q1 2027 guidance at 37.150-39.150 EPS. On average, analysts anticipate that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 165.51 EPS for the current year.

Micron Technology Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 29th. Investors of record on Wednesday, October 14th will be issued a $0.15 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, October 14th. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.1%. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio is currently 0.81%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

MU has been the subject of several analyst reports. HSBC upped their target price on Micron Technology from $1,100.00 to $1,700.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. The Goldman Sachs Group set a $1,250.00 price target on Micron Technology in a research report on Thursday, October 1st. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price target on Micron Technology from $1,525.00 to $1,400.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, September 23rd. Itau BBA Securities increased their price objective on shares of Micron Technology from $1,243.78 to $1,697.09 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus lifted their price objective on shares of Micron Technology from $550.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 18th. Forty-one analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $1,385.93.

Insider Buying and Selling at Micron Technology

In other news, EVP Sumit Sadana sold 15,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, August 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $934.29, for a total value of $14,014,350.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 191,021 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $178,469,010.09. The trade was a 7.28% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, CEO Sanjay Mehrotra sold 40,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $968.90, for a total transaction of $38,756,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 264,503 shares in the company, valued at approximately $256,276,956.70. This trade represents a 13.14% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold 95,879 shares of company stock worth $90,939,466 in the last ninety days. 0.24% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Micron Technology News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts remain broadly bullish on Micron’s long-term outlook. Record fourth-quarter revenue of $54.23 billion, sharply higher earnings, strong data-center demand and tighter memory supply are supporting expectations for sustained growth through fiscal 2027–2028. Micron: Tighter Market Conditions Through 2028 Mean This Is a Great Buy
• Positive Sentiment: AI infrastructure and high-bandwidth memory (HBM) demand could make Micron’s revenue base less cyclical than in prior memory upcycles. Strategic customer agreements reportedly cover more than 35% of expected revenue through 2030, improving visibility and pricing power. Micron Q4 Blowout: Why Memory Supercycle Still Has Runway
• Positive Sentiment: Micron’s valuation remains attractive to some analysts relative to other AI semiconductor companies, while its strong balance sheet and cash generation could support shareholder returns. Restrictions on CHIPS Act-related buybacks are scheduled to expire on December 9, potentially enabling repurchases. Why investors should be watching this date for Micron
• Neutral Sentiment: Micron entered a patent-license and settlement agreement with Netlist requiring quarterly payments of approximately $30 million for five years, resolving the companies’ ongoing litigation. The payments create a recurring cost but remove legal uncertainty. Netlist and Micron Enter Patent License and Settlement Agreements
• Neutral Sentiment: Micron has accused a Chinese rival of recruiting its engineers and misusing confidential technology in subsequent patent litigation. The dispute could affect legal and competitive risks, although no immediate financial impact was reported. Micron Says a Chinese Rival Poached Its Engineers
• Negative Sentiment: Bearish commentary highlights slowing sequential DRAM average-selling-price growth, anticipated gross-margin moderation and higher fiscal 2027 capital spending. Investors are concerned that increased industry capacity could eventually pressure pricing. Micron: Wishful Thinking At Its Finest
• Negative Sentiment: After a major year-to-date rally, profit-taking and fears of a memory-price peak are limiting the stock’s response to earnings that exceeded expectations. Reporting risk across memory-chip peers is also contributing to caution. Is Micron Stock Worth Holding After Its Solid Q4 Earnings Results?

About Micron Technology

Micron Technology, Inc is a semiconductor company that develops and manufactures memory and storage solutions. Its product portfolio includes dynamic random-access memory (DRAM), NAND flash memory, three-dimensional XPoint-related technologies, solid-state drives, and high-bandwidth memory products designed for demanding computing applications.

The company serves customers across the data center, artificial intelligence, networking, automotive, industrial, mobile, consumer electronics, and embedded markets.