Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) Director Buys $3,911,752.00 in Stock

Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) Director Teyin Liu purchased 11,600 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, January 14th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $337.22 per share, for a total transaction of $3,911,752.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 25,910 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $8,737,370.20. This represents a 81.06% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website.

Micron Technology Stock Up 1.0%

Micron Technology stock traded up $3.28 during midday trading on Thursday, hitting $336.63. 25,236,514 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 31,853,324. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 52-week low of $61.54 and a 52-week high of $351.23. The company has a quick ratio of 1.78, a current ratio of 2.46 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $263.43 and its 200-day moving average price is $189.11. The stock has a market capitalization of $378.88 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 32.00, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.21 and a beta of 1.50.

Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, December 17th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $4.78 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.77 by $1.01. The firm had revenue of $13.64 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $12.62 billion. Micron Technology had a net margin of 28.15% and a return on equity of 22.71%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 56.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $1.79 EPS. Micron Technology has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 8.220-8.620 EPS. On average, research analysts expect that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 6.08 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Micron Technology Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, January 14th. Stockholders of record on Monday, December 29th were paid a dividend of $0.115 per share. This represents a $0.46 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, December 29th. Micron Technology’s payout ratio is presently 4.37%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Micron Technology

A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. REAP Financial Group LLC purchased a new stake in Micron Technology in the third quarter valued at approximately $25,000. First Command Advisory Services Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 225.0% in the 2nd quarter. First Command Advisory Services Inc. now owns 221 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 153 shares during the last quarter. Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Micron Technology during the 3rd quarter valued at $27,000. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 295.8% during the 4th 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 last quarter. Finally, Howard Hughes Medical Institute purchased a new position in Micron Technology in the second quarter worth $30,000. 80.84% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several analysts have commented on the stock. Rosenblatt Securities reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $300.00 price objective on shares of Micron Technology in a research report on Monday, December 15th. Wolfe Research raised their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $300.00 to $350.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, December 18th. Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a report on Thursday, December 11th. KeyCorp upped their price objective on Micron Technology from $325.00 to $450.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday. Finally, HSBC started coverage on Micron Technology in a research report on Tuesday, December 9th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $330.00 target price for the company. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have given a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Micron Technology has an average rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $320.62.

Micron Technology News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Wall Street raises and new coverage lift sentiment — several firms bumped targets or initiated coverage (Wells Fargo to $410, Citi to $385, Cantor Fitzgerald to $450, RBC/others initiated/outperform). These upgrades signal expectations for stronger margins and continued AI-driven demand. Micron Citigroup Price Target Raise
• Positive Sentiment: HBM capacity and pricing story — MarketBeat highlights Micron’s accelerating HBM ramp (Singapore packaging, Boise/Japan expansions) and sold-out HBM4 demand, which underpins pricing power and revenue upside into 2026–2027. Micron: Accelerating HBM Ramp Extends Growth Into 2027
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst endorsements and sector thematic support — RBC and other analysts list Micron among top semiconductor/AI picks, reinforcing momentum and giving investors more conviction in secular AI memory demand. Nvidia, Micron Lead Top Semiconductor Picks
• Neutral Sentiment: Inclusion on thematic growth lists — multiple outlets (Zacks lists) name MU among top growth/technology stocks to watch, supporting flows but not providing a new fundamental catalyst. 4 Stocks to Watch From a Prospering Technology Solutions Industry
• Neutral Sentiment: Trading context — volume is below average and the stock is consolidating after a large run; that supports cautious positioning even amid bullish headlines.
• Negative Sentiment: Volatility and drawdown risk — commentary (Forbes) reminds investors MU has experienced multiple rapid >30% drops historically, highlighting tail risk for momentum-driven rallies. What Can Cause A 30% Drop In Micron Stock?
• Negative Sentiment: Profit-taking and sentiment rotation — some market commentary (Seeking Alpha) notes investors taking profits after rapid re-rating and warns of rating downgrades that can trigger short-term weakness. Micron Technology: Why I’m Taking Profits After A Rapid Rerating (Rating Downgrade)

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.