Sen. John Boozman Unloads Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) Stock

Senator John Boozman (R-Arkansas) recently sold shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU). In a filing disclosed on February 15th, the Senator disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Micron Technology stock on January 26th.

Senator John Boozman also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Omnicom Group (NYSE:OMC) on 1/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Eaton (NYSE:ETN) on 1/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) on 1/29/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF (NYSEARCA:IVW) on 1/29/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Fiserv (NASDAQ:FISV) on 1/29/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) on 1/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of CVS Health (NYSE:CVS) on 1/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) on 1/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of DexCom (NASDAQ:DXCM) on 1/26/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of abrdn Physical Palladium Shares ETF (NYSEARCA:PALL) on 1/23/2026.

Micron Technology Trading Up 2.6%

NASDAQ MU opened at $428.17 on Friday. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $351.28 and a 200 day simple moving average of $241.69. Micron Technology, Inc. has a one year low of $61.54 and a one year high of $455.50. The stock has a market capitalization of $481.91 billion, a P/E ratio of 40.70 and a beta of 1.52. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, a current ratio of 2.46 and a quick ratio of 1.78.

Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, December 17th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $4.78 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.77 by $1.01. The firm had revenue of $13.64 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $12.62 billion. Micron Technology had a return on equity of 22.71% and a net margin of 28.15%.The company’s revenue was up 56.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $1.79 earnings per share. Micron Technology has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 8.220-8.620 EPS. Research analysts expect that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 6.08 earnings per share for the current year.

Micron Technology Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, January 14th. Investors of record on Monday, December 29th were given a dividend of $0.115 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, December 29th. This represents a $0.46 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.1%. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio is presently 4.37%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Micron Technology

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. REAP Financial Group LLC purchased a new position in Micron Technology during the third quarter worth about $25,000. High Note Wealth LLC lifted its position in shares of Micron Technology by 65.4% during the 4th quarter. High Note Wealth LLC now owns 86 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 34 shares in the last quarter. First Command Advisory Services Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 225.0% in the 2nd quarter. First Command Advisory Services Inc. now owns 221 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 153 shares during the last quarter. Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Micron Technology in the third quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Finally, Elevation Wealth Partners LLC grew its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 295.8% in the fourth quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 95 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 71 shares in the last quarter. 80.84% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling at Micron Technology

In other Micron Technology news, Director Teyin M. Liu acquired 7,820 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, January 14th. The shares were acquired at an average price of $337.50 per share, with a total value of $2,639,250.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 25,910 shares in the company, valued at approximately $8,744,625. This trade represents a 43.23% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, EVP Sumit Sadana sold 25,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, February 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $429.89, for a total value of $10,747,250.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 248,021 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $106,621,747.69. This trade represents a 9.16% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last ninety days, insiders purchased 23,200 shares of company stock valued at $7,821,723 and sold 73,623 shares valued at $27,307,408. 0.24% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Key Micron Technology News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and media point to surging AI/data‑center memory demand and near-term supply constraints that support higher DRAM/HBM pricing and revenue upside for Micron. What’s Going On With Micron Stock Friday?
• Positive Sentiment: Recent analyst activity: Needham raised its price target to $450, and at least one upgrade was reported this week, boosting near‑term sentiment and trading interest. Needham & Company LLC Raises Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) Price Target to $450.00
• Positive Sentiment: Management reassured investors at a recent conference that HBM4 development is on track (no delays), reducing a key execution risk for high‑margin AI memory products. Micron Shareholders Received Amazing News at a Recent Investor Conference
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage and screen attention (Zacks, Yahoo trending stories) have elevated flows and retail/institutional interest, amplifying momentum. Here is What to Know Beyond Why Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) is a Trending Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Barron’s notes increased retail accumulation in several high‑profile tech names, including Micron—this can fuel rallies but also raise volatility. Tesla Stock Falls. Why Retail Investors Keep Buying Alongside Micron, Microsoft, Others.
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation checks: commentary notes strong share‑price momentum and lofty multiples tied to AI expectations—important context but not an immediate driver. Micron Technology (MU) Valuation Check After Strong Share Price Momentum And AI Memory Expectations
• Negative Sentiment: Some analysts and market commentators warn the rally resembles a late‑cycle “melt‑up” and caution against chasing the move; that raises downside risk if memory pricing or sentiment reverses. Micron: Melt-Up Looks Late Cycle; Don’t Chase This Rally Any Further
• Negative Sentiment: Micron remains a cyclical semiconductor play; long‑term gains depend on sustained AI infrastructure build‑out and memory pricing—cyclical downturns could erase gains. Is Micron Technology a Buy?

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research analysts recently issued reports on the stock. HSBC increased their target price on shares of Micron Technology from $350.00 to $500.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. Wolfe Research increased their price target on Micron Technology from $300.00 to $350.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, December 18th. Phillip Securities upgraded Micron Technology to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, February 2nd. William Blair assumed coverage on Micron Technology in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. They issued an “outperform” rating on the stock. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lifted their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $200.00 to $280.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, December 9th. Six investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-nine have issued a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Micron Technology presently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $358.38.

About Senator Boozman

John Boozman (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. Senate from Arkansas. He assumed office on January 3, 2011. His current term ends on January 3, 2029. Boozman (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. Senate to represent Arkansas. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022. Boozman won re-election in 2016. He faced Democrat Conner Eldridge, Libertarian Frank Gilbert, and write-in candidate Jason Tate in the general election. Arkansas’ U.S. Senate race was rated as safely Republican in 2016. Boozman began his political career in the U.S. House. He won a special election in 2001 and served in that position until his election to the Senate in 2010. Prior to his political career, Boozman worked as an optometrist. As of a 2014 analysis of multiple outside rankings, Boozman is an average Republican member of Congress, meaning he will vote with the Republican Party on the majority of bills. Below is an abbreviated outline of Boozman’s academic, professional, and political career: 2011-Present: U.S. Senator from Arkansas 2001-2011: U.S. Representative from Arkansas 1977: Graduated from Southern College of Optometry

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.