Glenview Trust Co decreased its stake in Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 33.8% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 1,152 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after selling 588 shares during the period. Glenview Trust Co’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $389,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 1.9% during the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 106,608,094 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $30,427,016,000 after acquiring an additional 1,954,644 shares during the period. State Street Corp increased its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 2.1% in the 4th quarter. State Street Corp now owns 52,749,817 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $15,061,310,000 after acquiring an additional 1,090,644 shares during the period. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in shares of Micron Technology in the 4th quarter worth about $6,433,456,000. Morgan Stanley lifted its position in Micron Technology by 5.1% in the 4th quarter. Morgan Stanley now owns 16,396,655 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $4,679,771,000 after purchasing an additional 794,289 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Northern Trust Corp lifted its position in Micron Technology by 1.9% in the 4th quarter. Northern Trust Corp now owns 10,654,349 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $3,040,858,000 after purchasing an additional 194,550 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.84% of the company’s stock.
Micron Technology Price Performance
NASDAQ MU opened at $959.48 on Thursday. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.08 trillion, a P/E ratio of 21.72 and a beta of 2.14. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 1 year low of $103.38 and a 1 year high of $1,255.00. The business’s fifty day moving average is $958.06 and its two-hundred day moving average is $615.70. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05, a quick ratio of 2.98 and a current ratio of 3.42.
Micron Technology Dividend Announcement
The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Investors of record on Monday, July 6th were given a $0.15 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, July 6th. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.1%. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 1.36%.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
MU has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. Sanford C. Bernstein set a $1,300.00 target price on shares of Micron Technology in a research report on Monday, June 22nd. Wolfe Research set a $1,500.00 price target on Micron Technology in a report on Thursday, June 25th. UBS Group boosted their price objective on Micron Technology from $535.00 to $1,625.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 26th. Cantor Fitzgerald reissued an “overweight” rating and issued a $1,500.00 price objective on shares of Micron Technology in a report on Thursday, June 25th. Finally, DA Davidson raised their target price on Micron Technology from $1,500.00 to $2,000.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Four research 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 company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Micron Technology presently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $1,268.93.
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Insider Buying and Selling
In other Micron Technology news, EVP April S. Arnzen sold 40,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, July 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,083.94, for a total transaction of $43,357,600.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 85,737 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $92,933,763.78. This represents a 31.81% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, Director Lynn A. Dugle sold 1,300 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, June 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $1,150.43, for a total transaction of $1,495,559.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 17,728 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $20,394,823.04. The trade was a 6.83% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 163,300 shares of company stock worth $152,667,204. Company insiders own 0.24% of the company’s stock.
Key Headlines Impacting Micron Technology
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Bank of America reiterated a bullish view on Micron after the Kimi K3 launch, arguing that low-cost AI models can actually increase memory-chip demand rather than reduce it. Bank of America Reaffirms Bullish Micron Stock Call After Kimi K3 Launch
- Positive Sentiment: Multiple reports said Micron jumped after BofA’s note and a broader chip rebound, with analysts also raising price targets as the AI memory upcycle gains traction. Micron jumps 12% on BofA note, chip rally
- Positive Sentiment: Memory prices are reportedly still skyrocketing, with Morgan Stanley forecasting at least a 25% increase from Q2 to Q3, which supports higher revenue and margins for Micron. Micron, Western Digital, and Sandisk Just Jumped 12% to 14%. Here’s the Forecast That Did It.
- Positive Sentiment: Wall Street commentary remains constructive on AI infrastructure names, with Micron highlighted as a beneficiary of strong revenue growth, expanding profitability, and the ongoing AI spending cycle. 2 AI Infrastructure Stocks That Could Outperform NVIDIA
- Neutral Sentiment: Several articles framed Micron as part of a broader “Memi” trade and a continued semiconductor rebound, reinforcing the AI-memory narrative but not adding much company-specific news. A new group of stocks is transforming global equities markets. Meet ‘Memi,’ the $3 trillion sector fueled by AI’s insatiable hunger for memory chips
- Neutral Sentiment: Bearish takes also emerged, including one arguing Micron could be a “generational short” with substantial downside, which may be tempering some enthusiasm after the recent run-up. Micron: A Generational Short Opportunity With 76% Downside
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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