Tensor Edge Capital LLC acquired a new stake in Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm acquired 200,000 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $57,082,000. Micron Technology makes up about 16.3% of Tensor Edge Capital LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 2nd largest holding.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. REAP Financial Group LLC acquired a new stake in Micron Technology in the third quarter valued at $25,000. High Note Wealth LLC grew its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 65.4% during 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. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC grew its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 295.8% during the fourth quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 95 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 71 shares during the last quarter. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 4,800.0% during the fourth quarter. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. now owns 98 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $28,000 after buying an additional 96 shares during the last quarter. Finally, GHP Investment Advisors Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 91.2% during the fourth quarter. GHP Investment Advisors Inc. now owns 109 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $31,000 after buying an additional 52 shares during the last quarter. 80.84% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Analyst Ratings Changes
A number of equities research analysts have weighed in on the company. Summit Insights lowered Micron Technology from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, March 19th. Phillip Securities upgraded Micron Technology to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a research report on Tuesday, May 12th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price target on Micron Technology from $470.00 to $550.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, March 19th. Finally, KeyCorp boosted their price target on Micron Technology from $450.00 to $600.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, March 19th. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have given a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Micron Technology currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $518.47.
Insider Activity
In other news, CEO Sanjay Mehrotra sold 40,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $536.26, for a total transaction of $21,450,400.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 424,503 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $227,643,978.78. This trade represents a 8.61% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Sumit Sadana sold 24,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, April 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $421.35, for a total transaction of $10,112,400.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 224,021 shares in the company, valued at $94,391,248.35. The trade was a 9.68% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last quarter, insiders sold 106,000 shares of company stock valued at $47,032,460. Corporate 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: Micron is benefiting from tightening memory supply after Samsung labor negotiations broke down, which could support higher chip prices and margins. Micron Stock Is on a Tear. Chip Shortage Threat Looms as Samsung Strike Talks Break Down.
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts turned more bullish, with Melius reportedly lifting its Micron price target to $1,100 after the stock pulled back. Melius raises Micron stock target to $1,100 after MU drops 6%
- Positive Sentiment: Micron’s AI memory strategy is drawing attention as it samples higher-capacity DDR5 server modules for AI data centers, supporting the long-term growth narrative. Is Micron (MU) Quietly Redefining Its AI Data Center Edge With Ultra‑Dense DDR5 Memory?
- Positive Sentiment: Broader market coverage continues to frame Micron as a leading beneficiary of the AI memory supercycle, with investors rotating into memory stocks. The Great AI Rotation: Cashing In on Data (MU)
- Neutral Sentiment: Several commentary pieces highlighted Micron’s recent pullback and debated whether the stock should be bought now or on a deeper dip, reflecting ongoing volatility rather than a clear fundamental change. Down 14%, Should You Buy the Dip in Micron Stock?
- Negative Sentiment: Some analysts warned that the easy money in the current cycle may be behind Micron, suggesting expectations are high and the stock could be more vulnerable if memory pricing cools. Micron: The Easy Money In This Cycle Is Behind Us
Micron Technology Stock Up 4.8%
Shares of Micron Technology stock opened at $731.99 on Thursday. The company has a current ratio of 2.90, a quick ratio of 2.32 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $498.20 and a 200 day moving average price of $381.87. The stock has a market cap of $825.49 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 34.56 and a beta of 1.91. Micron Technology, Inc. has a twelve month low of $90.93 and a twelve month high of $818.67.
Micron Technology Increases Dividend
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, April 15th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 30th were given 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, March 30th. This is an increase from Micron Technology’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.12. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio is currently 2.83%.
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.
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