WD Rutherford LLC lifted its stake in Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 85.3% during the first quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The fund owned 3,701 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,704 shares during the quarter. WD Rutherford LLC’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $1,250,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. High Note Wealth LLC grew its stake in Micron Technology by 65.4% in the fourth quarter. High Note Wealth LLC now owns 86 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 34 shares in the last quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC raised its stake 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 purchasing an additional 71 shares in the last quarter. Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Micron Technology during the 1st quarter worth about $27,000. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 4,800.0% during the 4th quarter. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. now owns 98 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $28,000 after buying an additional 96 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Bayban acquired a new stake in shares of Micron Technology during the 4th quarter valued at about $29,000. 80.84% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Micron Technology Stock Down 10.6%
Shares of MU stock opened at $1,032.28 on Thursday. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $856.65 and its 200 day simple moving average is $544.62. Micron Technology, Inc. has a twelve month low of $103.38 and a twelve month high of $1,255.00. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05, a quick ratio of 2.98 and a current ratio of 3.42. The company has a market capitalization of $1.17 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.37 and a beta of 2.13.
Micron Technology Dividend Announcement
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Investors of record on Monday, July 6th will be issued a dividend of $0.15 per share. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, July 6th. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio is currently 1.36%.
More Micron Technology News
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Micron and General Motors announced a long-term strategic supply agreement for automotive memory and storage, reinforcing demand visibility and expanding Micron’s automotive footprint. Micron and General Motors Sign Strategic Agreement to Secure Supply and Accelerate Innovation
- Positive Sentiment: Several analysts remain bullish, citing continued memory shortages, strong AI-driven demand, and higher price targets after Micron’s blowout earnings and guidance. Micron Stock Gets Set to Go Higher as KeyBanc Analyst Predicts ‘Continued Strong Demand’ in 2026
- Positive Sentiment: Industry commentary continues to highlight tight AI memory supply and rising chip prices, which support Micron’s earnings power even after the stock’s strong run. Micron Stock Drops But Memory-Chip Prices Keep Rising
- Neutral Sentiment: Micron also announced a $250 million commitment to Trump Accounts, which may improve sentiment around the company’s U.S. investment story, but the move is politically mixed and not directly tied to operating results. Micron Announces $250 Million Investment in Trump Accounts Reaching 1 Million Children, Families and the Future Workforce
- Negative Sentiment: Micron is being hit by a broad semiconductor selloff as investors lock in profits after the sector’s record rally, weighing on MU alongside other memory names. Chip stocks that notched record rallies in second quarter start Q3 with a dud
- Negative Sentiment: A new class-action lawsuit targeting DRAM pricing is creating legal overhang for Micron and other memory-chip makers, adding uncertainty for investors. Samsung, SK Hynix, Micron sued over DRAM prices: what’s at stake
- Negative Sentiment: Some commentators and valuation-focused pieces are warning that Micron’s massive run may have gone too far, especially if the memory cycle cools or margins normalize. Micron Is Now Everyone Else’s Problem (Rating Downgrade)
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
A number of research firms recently commented on MU. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a report on Tuesday, May 12th. Barclays lifted their target price on shares of Micron Technology from $1,175.00 to $2,000.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. Mizuho boosted their target price on shares of Micron Technology from $1,150.00 to $1,375.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Erste Group Bank upgraded shares of Micron Technology from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. Finally, Wedbush raised their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $1,300.00 to $1,400.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, June 25th. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have issued a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $1,263.76.
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Insider Buying and Selling
In other Micron Technology news, EVP Sumit Sadana sold 24,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, April 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $421.35, for a total transaction of $10,112,400.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 224,021 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $94,391,248.35. The trade was a 9.68% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, Director Steven J. Gomo sold 2,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, May 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $787.03, for a total transaction of $1,574,060.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 17,139 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $13,488,907.17. This represents a 10.45% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last three months, insiders sold 146,000 shares of company stock valued at $117,926,445. 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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