High Falls Advisors Inc bought a new position in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund bought 3,146 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $526,000.
A number of other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the stock. REAP Financial Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Micron Technology during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in Micron Technology in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Howard Hughes Medical Institute acquired a new stake in Micron Technology in the second quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. boosted its position in Micron Technology by 79.3% in the third quarter. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. now owns 199 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $33,000 after buying an additional 88 shares in the last quarter. Finally, WealthCollab LLC grew its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 4,500.0% during the second quarter. WealthCollab LLC now owns 276 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $34,000 after buying an additional 270 shares during the last quarter. 80.84% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Micron Technology Trading Up 5.1%
Shares of MU stock opened at $426.13 on Monday. Micron Technology, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $61.54 and a fifty-two week high of $455.50. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, a quick ratio of 1.78 and a current ratio of 2.46. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $391.35 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $273.84. The company has a market cap of $479.61 billion, a P/E ratio of 40.51 and a beta of 1.50.
Micron Technology Announces Dividend
The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, January 14th. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 29th were issued a $0.115 dividend. This represents a $0.46 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, December 29th. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 4.37%.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other news, EVP Manish H. Bhatia sold 26,623 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, January 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $391.04, for a total transaction of $10,410,657.92. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 323,486 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $126,495,965.44. This represents a 7.60% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, CAO Scott R. Allen sold 2,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, January 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $337.50, for a total value of $675,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer owned 38,237 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $12,904,987.50. This represents a 4.97% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last three months, insiders acquired 23,200 shares of company stock valued at $7,821,723 and sold 73,623 shares valued at $27,307,408. Company insiders own 0.24% of the company’s stock.
Micron Technology News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Micron completed the acquisition of Powerchip’s Tongluo P5 site in Taiwan (≈300,000 sq ft cleanroom) and will retrofit it to produce leading-edge DRAM/HBM, supporting AI demand and adding capacity to its Taichung mega campus. Micron Completes Acquisition of PSMC’s Tongluo P5 Site in Taiwan
- Positive Sentiment: Micron plans to build a second facility at the Tongluo site (additional ~270,000 sq ft cleanroom) with construction slated to begin by end of fiscal 2026 — a multi-year capacity commitment that addresses structurally tight DRAM supply. Micron plans second chip facility at newly acquired Taiwan site
- Positive Sentiment: Market coverage is bullish: multiple firms (Baird, TD Cowen, Wedbush and others) reaffirmed or raised buy ratings/price targets (some targets now in the $440–$550 range), reinforcing investor confidence in Micron’s growth and valuation re-rating potential. Micron Technology: Leveraging a Structurally Tightening DRAM Market and AI-Driven Demand Upswing
- Positive Sentiment: Press and trade outlets highlight a memory-chip shortage and AI-led demand surge that’s lifting pricing and revenue prospects — a structural tailwind for Micron’s DRAM and HBM businesses. Micron Doubles Down on $1.8 Billion Taiwan Plan. But This Investment Is More Important.
- Neutral Sentiment: Upcoming Q2 FY26 earnings (reporting March 18) are a near-term catalyst — investors expect continued strong results but the print/guide could drive volatility. Micron (MU) Is About to Report its Q2 Earnings. Here’s What to Expect from This Memory Chip Stock
- Neutral Sentiment: Macro events this week (Fed rate decision, oil/ geopolitical headlines) are broader market catalysts that could amplify moves in high-beta semiconductors like MU. A critical Fed meeting, $100 oil, and Micron earnings: What to watch this week
- Negative Sentiment: Production from the Tongluo site won’t meaningfully contribute to shipments until fiscal 2028 — investors must wait years before the acquisition converts to material revenue, leaving short-term returns tied to pricing not capacity. Micron Technology Completes Acquisition of Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation’s Tongluo Site in Taiwan
- Negative Sentiment: Geopolitical and execution risks in Taiwan (and reliance on partners/government support) could delay ramps or raise costs; such risks are a source of uncertainty for investors. Micron Completes Acquisition of PSMC’s Tongluo P5 Site in Taiwan
- Negative Sentiment: Some coverage ties Micron’s strong AI/DRAM growth to an elevated valuation, meaning positive fundamentals may already be priced in and leave upside dependent on execution and continued tight supply. Micron Taiwan Fab Deal Ties AI DRAM Growth To Rich Valuation
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
A number of brokerages have recently commented on MU. William Blair initiated coverage on Micron Technology in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. They issued an “outperform” rating for the company. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price objective on Micron Technology from $410.00 to $470.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their target price on Micron Technology from $220.00 to $350.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, December 18th. Rosenblatt Securities reissued a “buy” rating and set a $500.00 price target on shares of Micron Technology in a research note on Tuesday, January 20th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a report on Thursday, January 29th. Six investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-nine have given a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $389.41.
View Our Latest Stock Analysis on 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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