Safeguard Investment Advisory Group LLC Acquires New Holdings in Micron Technology, Inc. $MU

Safeguard Investment Advisory Group LLC bought a new position in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm bought 3,912 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $4,514,000. Micron Technology accounts for approximately 1.0% of Safeguard Investment Advisory Group LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 12th largest holding.

A number of other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Brighton Jones LLC raised its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 18.3% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 6,318 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $532,000 after acquiring an additional 976 shares during the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 21.7% during the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 3,528 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $435,000 after purchasing an additional 628 shares during the period. United Bank bought a new stake in shares of Micron Technology in the second quarter worth $236,000. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. grew its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 67.9% in the second quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 16,984 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $2,093,000 after purchasing an additional 6,867 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Sei Investments Co. increased its holdings in Micron Technology by 5.6% in the second quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 405,545 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $49,987,000 after purchasing an additional 21,619 shares during the period. 80.84% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

MU has been the subject of several analyst reports. Raymond James Financial raised their target price on Micron Technology from $1,100.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Wolfe Research set a $1,500.00 price target on Micron Technology in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Wedbush increased their price target on Micron Technology from $1,300.00 to $1,400.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. Susquehanna raised their price objective on Micron Technology from $1,750.00 to $2,000.00 and gave the stock a “positive” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Finally, Seaport Research Partners reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a research note on Friday, August 14th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-one have assigned a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $1,295.63.

Trending Headlines about Micron Technology

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

• Positive Sentiment: Record results and upbeat outlook support the bull case. Micron’s fiscal third-quarter revenue reached $41.46 billion, while non-GAAP EPS was $25.11, both well above expectations. Management’s fiscal fourth-quarter outlook—approximately $50 billion in revenue, $31 in non-GAAP EPS and an estimated 86% gross margin—has reinforced expectations for another record quarter. Micron’s Q4 2026 Period Will Be Another Record Quarter
• Positive Sentiment: AI demand is extending beyond high-bandwidth memory (HBM). Hyperscaler spending is tightening supplies of HBM, DRAM and NAND, driving contract-price increases and diverting production away from consumer electronics. Micron also has 16 strategic customer agreements, including multiyear commitments and pricing protections, improving revenue visibility and reducing—though not eliminating—the impact of traditional memory cycles. Micron: The AI Memory Shortage Has Spread Beyond HBM
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and institutional investors remain broadly constructive. Several reports argue that sold-out HBM capacity, strong pricing and a valuation below some semiconductor peers leave room for further gains. Soros Fund Management increased its reported Micron position nearly eightfold in the second quarter, although other investors, including David Tepper, reduced their exposure. Soros Fund Management Increased Micron Nearly Eightfold
• Neutral Sentiment: Micron also received a legal tailwind. A U.S. appeals court upheld Patent Office rulings invalidating five Netlist memory patents, removing a potential source of litigation pressure. Netlist Loses Patent Infringement Appeal Against Micron
• Negative Sentiment: China’s CXMT is gaining DRAM share, increasing long-term competition. Reports place CXMT near 10% of the DRAM market, raising concerns that Chinese capacity could eventually pressure pricing and market share, despite Micron’s near-term production being largely committed under contracts. Chinese Chipmaker CXMT Surges to 10% DRAM Share
• Negative Sentiment: High expectations and external risks are limiting enthusiasm. Critics argue that the upcoming quarterly report must deliver near-perfect execution after MU’s major rally. A potentially restrictive Federal Reserve decision could pressure richly valued growth stocks, while labor tensions in Taiwan—including demands for unusually large bonuses and a possible strike vote—create supply-continuity and margin risks. The Fed’s September Decision Could Hit Micron Harder Than Its Own Earnings

Micron Technology Price Performance

MU stock opened at $958.16 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $1.08 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.69, a PEG ratio of 0.61 and a beta of 2.22. The company has a quick ratio of 2.98, a current ratio of 3.42 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 12-month low of $118.52 and a 12-month high of $1,255.00. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $937.47 and its 200 day simple moving average is $732.52.

Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, June 24th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $25.11 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $21.39 by $3.72. Micron Technology had a return on equity of 71.13% and a net margin of 55.91%.The firm had revenue of $41.46 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $35.91 billion. During the same period last year, the business posted $1.91 EPS. The business’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. On average, analysts expect that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 72.93 earnings per share for the current year.

Micron Technology Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Investors of record on Monday, July 6th were paid a dividend of $0.15 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, July 6th. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.1%. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 1.36%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Micron Technology news, EVP April Arnzen sold 40,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, July 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $1,083.94, for a total value of $43,357,600.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 85,737 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $92,933,763.78. The trade was a 31.81% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, CAO Scott Allen sold 879 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, July 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $1,000.00, for a total value of $879,000.00. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 34,958 shares in the company, valued at $34,958,000. The trade was a 2.45% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold a total of 177,204 shares of company stock valued at $182,156,264 in the last 90 days. Company insiders own 0.24% of the company’s stock.

About Micron Technology

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.