TrinityBridge Ltd bought a new stake in Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) during the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor bought 4,951 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $5,699,000.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the business. Heritage Trust Co increased its position in Micron Technology by 9.7% during the 4th quarter. Heritage Trust Co now owns 15,026 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $4,289,000 after buying an additional 1,323 shares during the period. Castleark Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Micron Technology during the first quarter worth $3,709,000. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. boosted its position in shares of Micron Technology by 16.0% in the second quarter. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. now owns 48,520 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $56,006,000 after acquiring an additional 6,702 shares during the period. Legacy Wealth Management LLC MS boosted its position in shares of Micron Technology by 73.3% in the second quarter. Legacy Wealth Management LLC MS now owns 3,544 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $4,091,000 after acquiring an additional 1,499 shares during the period. Finally, Financial Synergies Wealth Advisors Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Micron Technology in the fourth quarter valued at about $1,316,000. Institutional investors own 80.84% of the company’s stock.
Insider Buying and Selling at Micron Technology
In other news, Director Lynn A. Dugle sold 1,300 shares of Micron Technology stock in a transaction on Tuesday, June 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $1,150.43, for a total value of $1,495,559.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 17,728 shares in the company, valued at approximately $20,394,823.04. This trade represents a 6.83% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, CAO Scott R. Allen sold 879 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, July 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $1,000.00, for a total value of $879,000.00. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer directly owned 34,958 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $34,958,000. This trade represents a 2.45% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 177,204 shares of company stock valued at $182,156,264. 0.24% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
Micron Technology Trading Up 2.8%
Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, June 24th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $25.11 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $21.39 by $3.72. Micron Technology had a net margin of 55.91% and a return on equity of 71.13%. The company had revenue of $41.46 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $35.91 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $1.91 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter 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. On average, analysts forecast that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 72.93 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Micron Technology Announces Dividend
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Investors of record on Monday, July 6th were paid a $0.15 dividend. 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%.
Micron Technology News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Investor optimism is being driven by expectations that hyperscalers are committing billions of dollars through supply and capacity agreements, potentially giving Micron more predictable cash flow and reducing the historical cyclicality of its memory business. AI-related demand for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) and next-generation “agentic AI” infrastructure is viewed as a major growth catalyst. Micron: Hyperscalers Bought The Fab, Bears Bought Fairy Tales
- Positive Sentiment: Several reports characterize MU as attractive after its pullback from the June peak. Technical analysts point to long-term trend support, while bullish investors cite a low forward earnings multiple relative to projected revenue growth and rising memory prices. A break above roughly $971 could improve momentum and open the possibility of a move toward $1,057. Micron Stock Flashing Intriguing Buy the Dip Signal
- Positive Sentiment: Government and industry attention is also supportive: President Trump called Micron one of the world’s “hottest” companies and highlighted its planned $10 billion research investment, reinforcing expectations for U.S. semiconductor support and long-term AI infrastructure spending. Trump Praises Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Calls Micron One of the World’s Hottest Companies
- Neutral Sentiment: Momentum has weakened below the $971 breakout level, leaving the stock vulnerable to another failed breakout even though it remains above longer-term support. Investors are also awaiting fiscal fourth-quarter results on September 30 for confirmation that elevated memory pricing and AI demand are translating into sustainable earnings. Micron Is Stuck Below $971
- Negative Sentiment: China’s CXMT has reportedly begun producing small quantities of HBM3E and is advancing in smartphone memory, raising concerns about future pricing pressure, market-share losses and supply shocks. Potential semiconductor tariffs could likewise increase costs for AI customers and complicate Micron’s expansion plans. Micron Under Threat as China’s CXMT Delivers Cutting-Edge Chip
- Negative Sentiment: Risks include heavy capital spending, elevated insider selling and the possibility that memory deflation, technological substitution or stronger competition after 2027 could compress margins and reduce MU’s valuation multiple.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
MU has been the subject of several analyst reports. Raymond James Financial lifted their price objective on shares of Micron Technology from $1,100.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. Cantor Fitzgerald reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $1,500.00 target price on shares of Micron Technology in a report on Thursday, June 25th. Bank of America lifted their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $950.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 23rd. Seaport Research Partners reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a research note on Friday, August 14th. Finally, Susquehanna increased their price target on Micron Technology from $1,750.00 to $2,000.00 and gave the stock a “positive” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-one have given a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Micron Technology presently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $1,295.63.
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About Micron Technology
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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