Rep. Dan Newhouse Purchases Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) Shares

Representative Dan Newhouse (Republican-Washington) recently bought shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU). In a filing disclosed on July 17th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Micron Technology stock on July 10th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “EDWARD JONES IRA” account.

Representative Dan Newhouse also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) on 7/10/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) on 7/10/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Arista Networks (NYSE:ANET) on 7/10/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) on 7/10/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Hershey (NYSE:HSY) on 7/10/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) on 7/10/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Amcor (NYSE:AMCR) on 7/10/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Fortinet (NASDAQ:FTNT) on 7/10/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Magna International (NYSE:MGA) on 7/10/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Accenture (NYSE:ACN) on 7/10/2026.

Micron Technology Stock Up 1.9%

Shares of Micron Technology stock opened at $865.46 on Tuesday. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 1 year low of $103.38 and a 1 year high of $1,255.00. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05, a current ratio of 3.42 and a quick ratio of 2.98. The company has a market capitalization of $977.44 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.59 and a beta of 2.14. The business has a 50-day moving average of $950.86 and a two-hundred day moving average of $606.14.

Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) last posted its quarterly earnings data 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 business had revenue of $41.46 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $35.91 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $1.91 EPS. The firm’s revenue 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. As a group, equities analysts predict that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 72.93 EPS for the current year.

Micron Technology Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Investors of record on Monday, July 6th will be given a $0.15 dividend. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, July 6th. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 1.36%.

Insider Transactions at Micron Technology

In related news, Director Steven J. Gomo sold 2,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, May 11th. The shares were 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 trade represents a 10.45% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, EVP April S. Arnzen sold 40,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, July 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $1,083.94, for a total transaction of $43,357,600.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 85,737 shares in the company, valued at approximately $92,933,763.78. This represents a 31.81% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold 163,300 shares of company stock worth $152,667,204 over the last quarter. 0.24% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Micron Technology

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. High Note Wealth LLC increased its stake 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 purchasing an additional 34 shares during the period. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC boosted its stake in Micron Technology by 295.8% in the 4th quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 95 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 71 shares during the period. Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services LLC acquired a new position in Micron Technology in the 1st quarter valued at $27,000. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. grew its holdings in Micron Technology by 4,800.0% in 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 in the last quarter. Finally, Bayban bought a new position in Micron Technology during the 4th quarter worth $29,000. 80.84% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Micron Technology News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Micron is being highlighted as a strong AI chip and memory beneficiary, with several bullish articles pointing to durable demand, strong profitability, and attractive valuation after the recent pullback. NVIDIA & Micron: 2 Profitable AI Stocks With Strong Growth Potential
• Positive Sentiment: Morgan Stanley and other analysts said the selloff in memory stocks created a strong buying opportunity, arguing that data-center memory shortages are still intensifying. The Memory Stock Sell-Off Created a ‘Strong Entry Point,’ Says Morgan Stanley. Investors Are Buying In.
• Positive Sentiment: Shares of Micron, SanDisk, and Western Digital rebounded as investors rotated back into semiconductor names after last week’s sharp drop in AI-related stocks. Micron Jumps 5%, SanDisk Rises 6%, Western Digital Climbs 4% as Memory Stocks Rebound With Chips
• Positive Sentiment: A Seeking Alpha upgrade argued Micron’s business model and large backlog could drive EPS accretion and multiple expansion through FY2027. Micron: Berkshire-ification Against The Possible Greenfield Margin Squeeze (Upgrade)
• Neutral Sentiment: Some coverage noted large institutional call buying and speculative dip-buying in Micron, which can support short-term trading sentiment but does not change the company’s fundamentals. The Ugliest Stocks in the Market Just Got a Very Expensive Vote of Confidence (MU)
• Neutral Sentiment: Several articles focused on Micron’s broader role in the AI trade and memory shortage, reinforcing that the stock remains highly sensitive to swings in semiconductor sentiment. Micron, Lumentum, Sweetgreen, AMC, Domino’s, and More Stocks That Explain Today’s Market
• Negative Sentiment: Michael Burry’s short position and warning that Micron is “cyclical like no other” added caution around the stock’s valuation and the risk of a deeper AI-chip correction. Claude AI Says Michael Burry’s Micron (MU) Warning “Deserves Respect”
• Negative Sentiment: Bearish commentary also warned that semiconductor and technology stocks could still face another leg down if the recent AI trade unwind continues. Expect a 75% technology stocks wipeout, warns strategist
• Negative Sentiment: Micron has also been under pressure recently after SK Hynix’s memory-price warning sparked debate over how long tight supply can last, contributing to the prior selloff. Micron Stock Set to Snap Losing Streak After SK Hynix Memory Price Warning

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Rosenblatt Securities upped their price objective on Micron Technology from $1,200.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. TD Cowen restated a “buy” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a research note on Friday, July 10th. Wedbush upped their price target on Micron Technology from $1,300.00 to $1,400.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. DA Davidson raised their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $1,500.00 to $2,000.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. Finally, Erste Group Bank upgraded shares of Micron Technology from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, June 25th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have given a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Micron Technology presently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $1,268.93.

About Representative Newhouse

Dan Newhouse (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Washington’s 4th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2015. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Newhouse (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Washington’s 4th Congressional District. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Click here to see Newhouse’s key votes in Congress.

Newhouse served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives representing District 15-Position 2 from 2003 through 2009 and as Washington Director of Agriculture from 2009 to 2013.

Newhouse was first elected to the state House in 2002 and served until he was named state Director of Agriculture in 2009. He was first appointed by Governor Christine Gregoire on February 18, 2009.

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.