Fairtree Asset Management Pty Ltd Sells 2,702 Shares of Micron Technology, Inc. $MU

Fairtree Asset Management Pty Ltd reduced its stake in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) by 40.5% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 3,962 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after selling 2,702 shares during the quarter. Fairtree Asset Management Pty Ltd’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $663,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in MU. REAP Financial Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Micron Technology during the 3rd quarter valued at about $25,000. Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in Micron Technology in the third quarter worth about $27,000. Howard Hughes Medical Institute purchased a new stake in Micron Technology in the second quarter worth about $30,000. AlphaQuest LLC lifted its holdings 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 buying an additional 265 shares during the period. Finally, Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. boosted its position in Micron Technology by 79.3% during the 3rd quarter. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. now owns 199 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $33,000 after acquiring an additional 88 shares in the last quarter. 80.84% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Micron Technology Trading Down 0.8%

NASDAQ:MU opened at $412.37 on Monday. The stock has a market cap of $464.13 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 39.20 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 company’s 50 day moving average price is $369.00 and its 200-day moving average price is $254.05. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 52 week low of $61.54 and a 52 week high of $455.50.

Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, December 17th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $4.78 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.77 by $1.01. Micron Technology had a return on equity of 22.71% and a net margin of 28.15%.The business had revenue of $13.64 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $12.62 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $1.79 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue 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 research analysts forecast that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 6.08 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Micron Technology Dividend Announcement

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

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Micron Technology news, EVP Sumit Sadana sold 25,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $429.89, for a total value of $10,747,250.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 248,021 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $106,621,747.69. The trade was a 9.16% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, EVP April S. Arnzen sold 15,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $277.09, for a total transaction of $4,156,350.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 165,618 shares in the company, valued at $45,891,091.62. This represents a 8.30% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last three months, insiders purchased 23,200 shares of company stock worth $7,821,723 and sold 73,623 shares worth $27,307,408. Corporate insiders own 0.24% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several brokerages have recently issued reports on MU. Citigroup increased their target price on Micron Technology from $330.00 to $385.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price objective on Micron Technology from $335.00 to $410.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, January 15th. Mizuho raised their price objective on Micron Technology from $390.00 to $480.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 27th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft boosted their target price on shares of Micron Technology from $200.00 to $280.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, December 9th. Finally, Bank of America upped their target price on shares of Micron Technology from $300.00 to $400.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 13th. Six analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-nine have issued a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Micron Technology presently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $358.38.

Key Headlines Impacting Micron Technology

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

• Positive Sentiment: S&P upgraded Micron to BBB, citing stronger margins and cash flow tied to AI-driven memory demand — a credit boost that reduces financial risk and supports capacity spending. Micron Technology Upgraded to BBB by S&P on AI-Driven Growth
• Positive Sentiment: Micron outlined an aggressive U.S. capacity build (up to US$200B through 2030) and says next‑gen HBM4 shipments are ahead of schedule with 2026 HBM output already allocated — evidence demand for AI memory remains strong and supports future revenue. Micron’s US$200b AI Memory Bet Puts Growth And Cycles In Focus
• Positive Sentiment: Several analyst and feature pieces argue Micron remains underweighted versus its AI-driven fundamentals despite a 250–300% rally, highlighting structural HBM/DRAM tightness and continued upside potential. Why Micron (MU) Remains Undervalued Despite a 300% Rally
• Neutral Sentiment: Comparisons with peers (SanDisk, others) and analyst coverage are intensifying — competition and product mix (NAND vs HBM/DRAM) will shape relative upside. SanDisk vs. Micron: Which AI Memory Stock Offers More Upside?
• Neutral Sentiment: Social‑media chatter (WallStreetBets) and general market noise are mixed/soft, which can amplify short‑term swings but doesn’t change fundamentals. Social Buzz: Wallstreetbets Stocks Mostly Lower Pre-bell Friday; Netflix to Advance, Duolingo to Decline
• Negative Sentiment: Technical and valuation risks: several commentators flag that MU is overextended after its run and a short-term pause/pullback is possible — investors may be locking in gains. Micron Technology (MU) Price Forecast: Rally Stalls Near Record Highs
• Negative Sentiment: Some cautionary pieces question whether Wall Street optimism is fully justified, highlighting the risk of crowded positioning and valuation compression if memory cycles normalize. Is It Worth Investing in Micron (MU) Based on Wall Street’s Bullish Views?

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.