Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) Price Target Raised to $525.00

Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) had its price objective hoisted by Susquehanna from $345.00 to $525.00 in a research report released on Monday morning,Benzinga reports. Susquehanna currently has a positive rating on the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock.

Several other research firms have also recently commented on MU. Raymond James Financial raised their target price on Micron Technology from $190.00 to $310.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, December 18th. Royal Bank Of Canada started coverage on Micron Technology in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $425.00 price target for the company. Phillip Securities raised Micron Technology to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, February 2nd. Citigroup lifted their price objective on shares of Micron Technology from $330.00 to $385.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. Finally, Rosenblatt Securities reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $500.00 price objective on shares of Micron Technology in a report on Tuesday, January 20th. Six research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-nine have given a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Micron Technology has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $381.14.

Micron Technology Trading Up 3.9%

Micron Technology stock opened at $418.69 on Monday. Micron Technology has a 52-week low of $61.54 and a 52-week high of $455.50. The company has a quick ratio of 1.78, a current ratio of 2.46 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19. The firm has a market capitalization of $471.24 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 39.80 and a beta of 1.50. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $386.74 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $268.56.

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

Micron Technology Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, January 14th. Stockholders 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 (DPR) is 4.37%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, EVP April S. Arnzen sold 15,000 shares of Micron Technology stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $277.09, for a total transaction of $4,156,350.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 165,618 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $45,891,091.62. The trade was a 8.30% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, CAO Scott R. Allen sold 2,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, January 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $337.50, for a total transaction of $675,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer owned 38,237 shares in the company, valued at approximately $12,904,987.50. This trade represents a 4.97% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last ninety days, insiders have purchased 23,200 shares of company stock worth $7,821,723 and have sold 73,623 shares worth $27,307,408. 0.24% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Micron Technology

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in Micron Technology during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $6,433,456,000. AQR Capital Management LLC grew its position in Micron Technology by 411.9% in the third quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 3,627,022 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $606,873,000 after buying an additional 2,918,535 shares during the last quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership increased its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 1,340.6% in the fourth quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 2,820,986 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $805,148,000 after buying an additional 2,625,169 shares in the last quarter. Slate Path Capital LP bought a new position in shares of Micron Technology in the second quarter valued at $317,751,000. Finally, Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its position in shares of Micron Technology by 1.9% during the 2nd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 103,879,662 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $12,803,168,000 after acquiring an additional 1,973,294 shares during the last quarter. 80.84% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

More Micron Technology News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Wolfe Research raised its price target to $500, citing an AI memory boom that should sustain revenue and margin upside for Micron. Micron (MU) Stock Surges as Wolfe Research Sets $500 Price Target on AI Memory Boom
• Positive Sentiment: Susquehanna lifted its target to $525 and Citigroup also raised its target, reflecting stronger dealer/analyst conviction ahead of Micron’s earnings. Analyst upgrades are a immediate catalyst for buying pressure. Susquehanna Boosts Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) Price Target to $525.00
• Positive Sentiment: Supply tightness on HBM — Seeking Alpha reports HBM is sold out for 2026 — supporting stronger pricing and near‑term revenue visibility for Micron’s high‑margin AI memory products. Micron Technology: HBM Sold Out For 2026, Wall Street Is Still Underpricing
• Positive Sentiment: Applied Materials announced partnerships with Micron (and others) around AI memory chip production tools — a sign of ecosystem alignment and investment behind AI memory expansion. Applied Materials forges partnerships with Micron and SK Hynix for AI memory chips
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple outlets note that a wave of analyst upgrades has driven intraday buying (reported rallies of ~5%+), amplifying momentum into earnings week. Why Micron stock is soaring nearly 5% today?
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst previews and AI stock roundups include Micron as a top AI‑exposure pick; these thematic pieces increase investor attention but are not new company-specific catalysts. AI Stocks Worth Adding to Your Portfolio for Healthy Returns
• Neutral Sentiment: Street expects an earnings beat next week; previews (Zacks, TipRanks, Citi commentary) highlight revenue and EPS upside but also make results a focal point for near‑term volatility. Micron (MU) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week’s Release
• Negative Sentiment: Some analysts and commentators warn the stock looks “toppy” after recent big gains and prior sharp corrections; valuation and mean‑reversion risk remain real if AI demand disappoints or supply ramps unexpectedly. Is Micron Getting Toppy? Not According to These Pros Who See Even More Upside Ahead

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.