RW Investment Management LLC cut its holdings in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 11.6% in the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 11,939 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after selling 1,567 shares during the quarter. Micron Technology accounts for about 1.2% of RW Investment Management LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 6th largest holding. RW Investment Management LLC’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $13,781,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Andar Capital Management HK Ltd boosted its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 856,960.3% during the second quarter. Andar Capital Management HK Ltd now owns 34,282,413 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $39,571,847,000 after purchasing an additional 34,278,413 shares during the period. Norges Bank purchased a new position in Micron Technology during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $6,433,456,000. AQR Capital Management LLC increased its stake in Micron Technology by 411.9% in the 3rd quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 3,627,022 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $606,873,000 after buying an additional 2,918,535 shares during the period. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership increased its stake in Micron Technology by 1,340.6% in the 4th quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 2,820,986 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $805,148,000 after buying an additional 2,625,169 shares during the period. Finally, Amundi lifted its position in Micron Technology by 65.0% in the 4th quarter. Amundi now owns 4,989,400 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $1,424,025,000 after buying an additional 1,965,319 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.84% of the company’s stock.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
MU has been the subject of a number of research reports. Sanford C. Bernstein set a $1,300.00 price objective on Micron Technology in a research report on Monday, June 22nd. Raymond James Financial lifted their price objective on shares of Micron Technology from $1,100.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. Stifel Nicolaus upped their price objective on shares of Micron Technology from $550.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, June 18th. Cantor Fitzgerald restated an “overweight” rating and set a $1,500.00 target price on shares of Micron Technology in a report on Thursday, June 25th. Finally, New Street Research raised Micron Technology from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $1,250.00 price target for the company in a research report on Friday, August 14th. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-one have issued a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $1,295.63.
Insider Activity at Micron Technology
In other news, EVP Sumit Sadana sold 15,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, August 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $934.29, for a total transaction of $14,014,350.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 191,021 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $178,469,010.09. This represents a 7.28% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, Director Lynn A. Dugle sold 1,300 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, June 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,150.43, for a total transaction of $1,495,559.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 17,728 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $20,394,823.04. The trade was a 6.83% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 177,179 shares of company stock worth $182,127,955. 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: Nvidia said memory availability has become a key constraint on AI expansion and indicated it is willing to pay higher prices. The comments support demand, pricing power and margins for Micron’s DRAM and high-bandwidth memory products. Nvidia’s reported memory-related purchase commitments reportedly more than doubled to $279 billion. Nvidia Says Memory Is a Key Constraint
- Positive Sentiment: President Donald Trump praised Micron’s planned $10 billion investment in U.S. research laboratories, saying it should strengthen America’s position in AI and advanced computing. The announcement reinforces potential strategic and government support for Micron’s domestic expansion. Trump Hails Micron’s U.S. Research Investment
- Positive Sentiment: Recent results remain a major fundamental support: Micron reported $41.46 billion in quarterly revenue and $25.11 in EPS, far exceeding estimates, with revenue up 345.8% year over year. Commentary also highlighted an 84.9% non-GAAP gross margin, surpassing Nvidia’s reported adjusted margin. Micron’s Gross Margin Beat Nvidia’s
- Neutral Sentiment: Micron appointed Manish Bhatia as president and chief operating officer and Scott DeBoer as president and chief technology and products officer. The changes are intended to improve execution during the AI memory expansion but are unlikely to materially alter near-term results. Micron will report fiscal fourth-quarter results on September 30. Micron Announces Leadership Appointments
- Negative Sentiment: Investors appear to be locking in gains after Micron’s powerful rally, while Nvidia’s disclosures raised concerns that memory scarcity could restrict AI hardware deliveries rather than simply boost Micron sales. Potential U.S. chip tariffs and a broader debate over interest rates add to uncertainty. Why Is Micron Stock Falling?
- Negative Sentiment: Competitive risks persist from Chinese memory producer YMTC, while Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra’s sale of 40,000 shares for approximately $38.8 million may weigh on sentiment, although insider sales do not necessarily indicate a change in business outlook. Micron CEO Share Sale
Micron Technology Stock Performance
NASDAQ:MU opened at $935.74 on Friday. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 1 year low of $114.25 and a 1 year high of $1,255.00. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $955.65 and its 200 day simple moving average is $713.18. The company has a current ratio of 3.42, a quick ratio of 2.98 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.06 trillion, a PE ratio of 21.18 and a beta of 2.18.
Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, June 24th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $25.11 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $21.39 by $3.72. Micron Technology had a return on equity of 71.13% and a net margin of 55.91%.The business had revenue of $41.46 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $35.91 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.91 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 345.8% on a year-over-year basis. Micron Technology has set its Q4 2026 guidance at 30.000-32.000 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 72.93 EPS for the current year.
Micron Technology Announces Dividend
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Stockholders of record on Monday, July 6th were issued a dividend of $0.15 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, July 6th. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.1%. Micron Technology’s payout ratio is presently 1.36%.
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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