VAUGHAN & Co SECURITIES INC. Acquires Shares of 569 Micron Technology, Inc. $MU

VAUGHAN & Co SECURITIES INC. bought a new position in Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund bought 569 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $657,000. Micron Technology makes up approximately 0.3% of VAUGHAN & Co SECURITIES INC.’s portfolio, making the stock its 25th biggest holding.

A number of other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Ramsey Quantitative Systems bought a new position in Micron Technology in the 2nd quarter worth about $46,000. Signature Resources Capital Management LLC increased its stake in Micron Technology by 1,125.0% during the 2nd quarter. Signature Resources Capital Management LLC now owns 49 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $57,000 after purchasing an additional 45 shares in the last quarter. Davis Capital Management increased its stake in Micron Technology by 510.0% during the 2nd quarter. Davis Capital Management now owns 61 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $70,000 after purchasing an additional 51 shares in the last quarter. Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services LLC purchased a new position in Micron Technology in the first quarter worth about $27,000. Finally, High Note Wealth LLC raised its holdings in Micron Technology by 65.4% in the fourth quarter. High Note Wealth LLC now owns 86 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 34 shares during the last quarter. 80.84% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Micron Technology Price Performance

NASDAQ MU opened at $966.78 on Friday. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $967.02 and a 200-day moving average price of $696.28. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 52 week low of $114.25 and a 52 week high of $1,255.00. The company has a quick ratio of 2.98, a current ratio of 3.42 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.09 trillion, a P/E ratio of 21.89 and a beta of 2.18.

Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, June 24th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $25.11 earnings per share for the quarter, beating 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 company had revenue of $41.46 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $35.91 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $1.91 earnings per share. Micron Technology’s quarterly revenue was up 345.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Micron Technology has set its Q4 2026 guidance at 30.000-32.000 EPS. Equities research analysts anticipate that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 72.93 earnings per share for the current year.

Micron Technology Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Shareholders of record on Monday, July 6th were issued a dividend of $0.15 per share. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, July 6th. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 1.36%.

Insider Activity

In related news, EVP April S. Arnzen sold 40,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction 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 transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 85,737 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $92,933,763.78. This trade represents a 31.81% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, CEO Sanjay Mehrotra sold 31,285 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, July 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $926.83, for a total transaction of $28,995,876.55. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 313,218 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $290,299,838.94. This trade represents a 9.08% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 177,179 shares of company stock valued at $181,826,211. Company insiders own 0.24% of the company’s stock.

Key Micron Technology News

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

• Positive Sentiment: $10 billion research commitment: Micron unveiled Micron Research Labs in Boise, backed by a planned $10 billion investment over the next decade. The facility will focus on memory, advanced packaging, computing systems and future semiconductor manufacturing, potentially strengthening Micron’s position in AI infrastructure. Micron Research Labs announcement
• Positive Sentiment: Strong AI demand outlook: CEO Sanjay Mehrotra said AI has fundamentally changed the traditional boom-and-bust memory cycle and that AI systems cannot scale without memory. Tight supply and demand for high-bandwidth memory, server DRAM and data-center products remain key bullish catalysts. Micron CEO AI demand comments
• Positive Sentiment: Upbeat analyst coverage: BMO Capital Markets initiated coverage with an “outperform” rating and a $1,300 price target. Separately, D.A. Davidson analyst Gil Luria reportedly raised his target to $2,000, keeping a Buy rating. These forecasts suggest analysts expect AI-driven memory pricing and earnings to support further gains. Micron price target commentary
• Positive Sentiment: Positive sector momentum: Strong demand and SK hynix’s $28.6 billion buyback are supporting confidence across memory stocks. Investors are also watching Nvidia’s upcoming earnings for evidence that AI infrastructure spending remains robust. Nvidia and Micron AI outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: Long-term expansion versus execution risk: Micron’s broader $50 billion Idaho manufacturing buildout should increase U.S. capacity and support future growth, but the scale of the spending raises capital-allocation, construction and execution risks.
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and cyclicality concerns: Commentary warns that Micron’s record revenue has been driven primarily by higher memory prices rather than substantial shipment growth. Bears argue that memory remains cyclical and that AI optimism may already be reflected in the stock’s substantial prior rally. Micron memory price analysis
• Negative Sentiment: Market and analyst pressure: Rising Treasury yields have weighed on growth stocks, while Zacks Research downgraded Micron from “strong buy” to “hold.” Michael Burry’s warning that AI infrastructure may contain excessive leverage adds to broader sector risk.
• Negative Sentiment: Insider and institutional selling: EVP Sumit Sadana sold 15,000 shares for approximately $14 million, and Stanley Druckenmiller’s fund reportedly exited Micron during the second quarter. Neither transaction necessarily signals deteriorating fundamentals, but both can reinforce profit-taking concerns after the sharp advance. Micron insider sale
• Negative Sentiment: No near-term buyback: Micron is prioritizing large investments and cannot immediately match rivals’ aggressive repurchases, reducing a potential source of near-term shareholder support. Micron buyback analysis

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several brokerages recently weighed in on MU. Citigroup reduced their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $1,400.00 to $1,150.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, August 7th. Rosenblatt Securities increased their target price on Micron Technology from $1,200.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. ThinkEquity reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a report on Monday, August 3rd. Stifel Nicolaus boosted their price target on Micron Technology from $550.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 18th. Finally, Barclays boosted their price target on Micron Technology from $1,175.00 to $2,000.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-three have given a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Micron Technology has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $1,261.26.

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.