jvl associates llc purchased a new position in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 592 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $200,000.
A number of other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Heritage Trust Co grew its holdings in Micron Technology by 9.7% during the fourth quarter. Heritage Trust Co now owns 15,026 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $4,289,000 after acquiring an additional 1,323 shares during the period. Westpac Banking Corp raised its position in Micron Technology by 251.0% during the third quarter. Westpac Banking Corp now owns 23,086 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $3,863,000 after acquiring an additional 16,509 shares in the last quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP lifted its holdings in Micron Technology by 19.9% in the third quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 7,150,530 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $1,196,427,000 after acquiring an additional 1,188,296 shares during the period. Fulton Bank N.A. boosted its position in Micron Technology by 79.1% in the 4th quarter. Fulton Bank N.A. now owns 16,183 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $4,619,000 after purchasing an additional 7,147 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Financial Synergies Wealth Advisors Inc. purchased a new stake in Micron Technology in the 4th quarter worth approximately $1,316,000. 80.84% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Key Headlines Impacting Micron Technology
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Multiple firms raised price targets on Micron (MU), citing stronger DRAM/NAND pricing, AI-driven memory demand, and rising data-center sales. Wedbush lifted its target to $1,300, while other reports pointed to even higher bullish targets, signaling continued confidence ahead of earnings. Article Title
- Positive Sentiment: Micron’s U.S. capacity expansion and advanced 1-alpha DRAM production were highlighted as strategic moves that could support long-term AI infrastructure demand, reinforcing the company’s role as a key memory supplier for AI data centers. Article Title
- Positive Sentiment: Several articles say MU is likely to beat fiscal Q3 estimates thanks to tight memory supply, strong pricing power, and new chip ramp-up, which would extend the company’s recent run and keep AI-related optimism alive. Article Title
- Neutral Sentiment: Investors are treating Micron’s June 24 earnings report as a key read-through on whether the AI-driven chip rally still has room to run. That makes the stock a high-expectation name going into results, but not automatically one with easy upside from here. Article Title
- Neutral Sentiment: Some commentary also suggests Micron (MU) could see a volatile reaction even if earnings are good, since the stock has already had a huge run and expectations are elevated. Article Title
- Negative Sentiment: Bearish pieces warn that Micron’s upcoming report is a “tough earnings test,” with some arguing the stock could fall if the company merely meets expectations instead of dramatically exceeding them. Article Title
- Negative Sentiment: SK Hynix’s plan to expand memory production over the next five years was flagged as a competitive risk for MU, potentially pressuring pricing and margins later if supply growth outpaces demand. Article Title
Insider Activity at Micron Technology
Analyst Ratings Changes
MU has been the subject of several recent research reports. Raymond James Financial lifted their target price on shares of Micron Technology from $530.00 to $1,100.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, June 1st. Needham & Company LLC increased their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $450.00 to $500.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, March 19th. UBS Group raised their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $535.00 to $1,625.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 26th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lifted their price objective on shares of Micron Technology from $1,000.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, June 17th. Finally, KeyCorp upped their price objective on shares of Micron Technology from $450.00 to $600.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, March 19th. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have given a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $939.80.
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Micron Technology Price Performance
Micron Technology stock opened at $1,133.99 on Monday. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.28 trillion, a P/E ratio of 53.54 and a beta of 2.15. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $748.09 and its 200 day moving average price is $495.18. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, a quick ratio of 2.32 and a current ratio of 2.90. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 1 year low of $103.38 and a 1 year high of $1,149.43.
Micron Technology 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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