Capitolis Liquid Global Markets LLC lowered its holdings in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 1.7% in the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 148,800 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after selling 2,500 shares during the period. Capitolis Liquid Global Markets LLC’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $24,897,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of MU. Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its stake in Micron Technology by 0.7% in the third quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 104,653,450 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $17,510,615,000 after buying an additional 773,788 shares in the last quarter. State Street Corp raised its stake in Micron Technology by 2.7% during the second quarter. State Street Corp now owns 51,373,591 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $6,331,795,000 after acquiring an additional 1,349,713 shares in the last quarter. Capital International Investors raised its stake in Micron Technology by 0.7% during the third quarter. Capital International Investors now owns 23,372,821 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $3,910,198,000 after acquiring an additional 155,860 shares in the last quarter. Norges Bank bought a new position in shares of Micron Technology in the second quarter worth about $1,980,700,000. Finally, Invesco Ltd. lifted its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 8.0% in the third quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 9,622,166 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $1,609,981,000 after acquiring an additional 708,716 shares during the last quarter. 80.84% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Key Micron Technology News
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Wedbush raised its price target to $500 and reiterated an Outperform rating, citing stronger-than-expected memory pricing as the driver behind the upgrade. Micron Technology price target boosted on stronger-than-expected memory pricing
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts and reports say HBM capacity is effectively sold out for 2026 and DRAM/NAND pricing remains on a strong trajectory, supporting margin upside and near-term revenue visibility. Micron Technology: HBM Sold Out For 2026, Wall Street Is Still Underpricing
- Positive Sentiment: Street previews expect a “monster” Q2: consensus models show very large YoY revenue and EPS growth driven by AI memory demand and operating leverage, so investors are positioned for another beat. Micron Q2 Earnings Preview: Expect Another Monster Quarter
- Positive Sentiment: Multiple firms (Wolfe, Susquehanna and others) have raised targets (some as high as $500–$525), reinforcing momentum and giving investors fresh upside scenarios ahead of earnings. Micron (MU) Stock Surges as Wolfe Research Sets $500 Price Target Analysts Remain Positive on Micron Technology, Here’s Why?
- Neutral Sentiment: Several bullish write-ups highlight Micron’s valuation vs. peers (forward P/E and PEG), arguing the stock still looks cheap relative to growth — but those points are debateable and depend on how long pricing strength lasts. Micron: Dirt Cheap Before Earnings
- Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary stresses that Q3 guidance will be the key catalyst — strong quarter now is expected, but the company’s outlook and durability of pricing trends will determine whether the rally continues. Micron’s stock is rising. Here’s the big question heading into earnings.
- Negative Sentiment: Risks remain: memory is cyclical and investors warn of potential overinvestment by suppliers that could erode prices; recent short-term volatility and a pullback earlier this week show sentiment can reverse quickly if guidance disappoints. Micron (MU) Falls More Steeply Than Broader Market
Micron Technology Stock Up 5.1%
Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, December 17th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $4.78 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.77 by $1.01. Micron Technology had a net margin of 28.15% and a return on equity of 22.71%. The firm had revenue of $13.64 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $12.62 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $1.79 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 56.7% compared to the same quarter last year. Micron Technology has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 8.220-8.620 EPS. On average, research analysts anticipate that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 6.08 earnings per share for the current year.
Micron Technology Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, January 14th. Investors of record on Monday, December 29th were paid a $0.115 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, December 29th. This represents a $0.46 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.1%. Micron Technology’s payout ratio is currently 4.37%.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
MU has been the topic of several research reports. Susquehanna lifted their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $345.00 to $525.00 and gave the company a “positive” rating in a report on Monday, March 9th. KeyCorp increased their price objective on shares of Micron Technology from $325.00 to $450.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 13th. Raymond James Financial raised their target price on shares of Micron Technology from $190.00 to $310.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, December 18th. Barclays boosted their target price on shares of Micron Technology from $275.00 to $450.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, January 16th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus upped their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $360.00 to $550.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, March 2nd. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-nine have assigned a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $389.41.
View Our Latest Stock Analysis on Micron Technology
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other Micron Technology news, EVP Sumit Sadana sold 25,000 shares of Micron Technology stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $429.89, for a total transaction of $10,747,250.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 248,021 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $106,621,747.69. The trade was a 9.16% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, CAO Scott R. Allen sold 2,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, January 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $337.50, for a total value of $675,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer owned 38,237 shares in the company, valued at $12,904,987.50. This trade represents a 4.97% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last ninety days, insiders acquired 23,200 shares of company stock valued at $7,821,723 and sold 73,623 shares valued at $27,307,408. Company insiders own 0.24% of the company’s stock.
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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