Quadrant Capital Group LLC increased its holdings in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 2.8% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 25,214 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after acquiring an additional 689 shares during the period. Quadrant Capital Group LLC’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $7,196,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. High Note Wealth LLC grew its holdings in Micron Technology by 65.4% during the fourth quarter. High Note Wealth LLC now owns 86 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 34 shares during the period. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC grew its holdings in Micron Technology by 295.8% during the fourth quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 95 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 71 shares during the period. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. grew its holdings in Micron Technology by 4,800.0% during the fourth quarter. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. now owns 98 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $28,000 after acquiring an additional 96 shares during the period. Joseph Group Capital Management acquired a new position in Micron Technology during the fourth quarter worth $31,000. Finally, Luken Investment Analytics LLC acquired a new position in Micron Technology during the fourth quarter worth $31,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.84% of the company’s stock.
Micron Technology Stock Down 1.4%
Micron Technology stock opened at $981.61 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, a quick ratio of 2.32 and a current ratio of 2.90. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.11 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 46.35 and a beta of 2.16. Micron Technology, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $103.38 and a fifty-two week high of $1,089.29. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $677.58 and its two-hundred day moving average is $463.52.
Micron Technology Increases Dividend
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, April 15th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 30th were issued a $0.15 dividend. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.1%. This is a positive change from Micron Technology’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.12. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, March 30th. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio is currently 2.83%.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
A number of brokerages recently weighed in on MU. Rosenblatt Securities reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $500.00 price objective on shares of Micron Technology in a report on Monday, March 16th. Erste Group Bank lowered Micron Technology from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, April 2nd. Cantor Fitzgerald upped their price objective on Micron Technology from $700.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, June 8th. Wolfe Research upped their price objective on Micron Technology from $550.00 to $1,250.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday. Finally, Wedbush upped their price objective on Micron Technology from $320.00 to $500.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, March 13th. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have issued a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $737.63.
Read Our Latest Analysis on Micron Technology
Insider Transactions at Micron Technology
In other Micron Technology news, Director Steven J. Gomo sold 2,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction 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 sale, the director owned 17,139 shares of the company’s stock, 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 the SEC website. Also, CEO Sanjay Mehrotra sold 37,439 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, May 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $960.38, for a total value of $35,955,666.82. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 387,064 shares in the company, valued at $371,728,524.32. This trade represents a 8.82% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold a total of 146,000 shares of company stock worth $85,486,715 over the last ninety days. 0.24% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
Micron Technology News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: AI-driven demand for high-bandwidth memory and NAND storage continues to support Micron’s long-term growth outlook, with analysts citing strong margins and revenue momentum. AI Storage Boom Aids NAND Demand: Can Micron Capitalize on the Trend?
- Positive Sentiment: Wall Street remains broadly upbeat on Micron’s earnings power, with several analysts raising targets and saying the stock still has double-digit upside ahead of earnings. Analysts See Double-Digit Upside in Micron Stock — Should You Buy Before June 24 Earnings?
- Positive Sentiment: Micron is being viewed as a key AI beneficiary, with investors and analysts pointing to HBM demand, institutional buying, and recent certification for Nvidia’s next-gen platform as evidence of stronger secular demand. Nvidia Corp (NVDA) Strengthens AI Platform with Micron HBM4
- Neutral Sentiment: Several pieces frame Micron as a high-momentum AI stock, but these are more commentary than new company-specific catalysts. How to Hold the Next Nvidia Through the Noise
- Negative Sentiment: Goldman Sachs’ cautious stance suggests investors may be pricing in too much optimism before earnings, which can create near-term volatility if results are merely solid rather than exceptional. Why Goldman Is Cautious on Micron Stock Ahead of Earnings
- Negative Sentiment: Some articles note profit-taking after Micron’s explosive rally, with valuation concerns weighing on sentiment despite the strong AI backdrop. Micron stock plunges 12% in a week: why investors are booking profits
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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