Bellwether Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) during the first quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor bought 4,878 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $1,648,000.
A number of other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of MU. Brighton Jones LLC grew its holdings 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 worth $532,000 after buying an additional 976 shares during the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC raised its stake in Micron Technology by 21.7% during the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 3,528 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $435,000 after acquiring an additional 628 shares during the last quarter. United Bank acquired a new stake in Micron Technology during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $236,000. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. lifted its position in Micron Technology by 67.9% during the 2nd quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 16,984 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $2,093,000 after acquiring an additional 6,867 shares during the period. Finally, Sei Investments Co. lifted its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 5.6% in the 2nd quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 405,545 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $49,987,000 after acquiring an additional 21,619 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.84% of the company’s stock.
Micron Technology Stock Performance
NASDAQ MU opened at $970.82 on Wednesday. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $954.95 and its 200 day moving average price is $610.96. The company has a current ratio of 3.42, a quick ratio of 2.98 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05. Micron Technology, Inc. has a twelve month low of $103.38 and a twelve month high of $1,255.00. The company has a market capitalization of $1.10 trillion, a PE ratio of 21.98 and a beta of 2.14.
Micron Technology Announces Dividend
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Shareholders of record on Monday, July 6th were given a dividend of $0.15 per share. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, July 6th. Micron Technology’s payout ratio is 1.36%.
Key Micron Technology News
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Micron is benefiting from a broad rebound in memory stocks, with SanDisk, SK Hynix, and Western Digital also bouncing as investors bet the recent slump was overdone. MU, SNDK, SKHY: Memory Stocks Rip Higher as Key Names Lead a Buy-the-Dip Comeback
- Positive Sentiment: Bank of America’s bullish take that low-cost AI models could increase memory demand helped revive sentiment around Micron and other chip stocks. Micron stock jumps 12%: what is driving the memory stock today
- Positive Sentiment: Multiple notes highlighted that the recent memory-stock selloff may have created an attractive entry point, with analysts saying data-center shortages and AI spending should keep demand firm. Why Micron and other chip stocks are bouncing back so strongly
- Positive Sentiment: Wall Street commentary remained constructive, with reports that Micron was added to “best investment ideas” lists and that analysts still see strong profitability from the AI memory cycle. NVIDIA Isn’t Leading AI Stocks in 2026 – These 2 Are Up Over 180%
- Neutral Sentiment: Some coverage also noted that traders are watching upcoming Big Tech earnings for clues on AI infrastructure spending, which could either extend the rally or cool it off. Micron and SK Hynix Stocks Jump. Watch for This Memory-Related Catalyst.
- Negative Sentiment: A few articles warned that valuations may already reflect a lot of the AI boom, and that customers could eventually push back against soaring memory costs, creating a risk of more volatility. Micron and SK Hynix Stocks Jump. Watch for This Memory-Related Catalyst.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
A number of brokerages have recently issued reports on MU. Susquehanna boosted their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $1,750.00 to $2,000.00 and gave the stock a “positive” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. Wolfe Research set a $1,500.00 target price on Micron Technology in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. Sanford C. Bernstein set a $1,300.00 price target on Micron Technology in a report on Monday, June 22nd. Morgan Stanley boosted their price objective on shares of Micron Technology from $1,050.00 to $1,200.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, June 25th. Finally, TD Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a research note on Friday, July 10th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have given a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $1,268.93.
Check Out Our Latest Analysis on Micron Technology
Insider Buying and Selling at Micron Technology
In related news, CEO Sanjay Mehrotra sold 28,506 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, June 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,149.28, for a total transaction of $32,761,375.68. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 355,997 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $409,140,232.16. This represents a 7.41% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director Steven J. Gomo sold 2,000 shares of Micron Technology stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, May 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $787.03, for a total transaction of $1,574,060.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 17,139 shares in the company, valued at approximately $13,488,907.17. This trade represents a 10.45% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold a total of 163,300 shares of company stock worth $152,667,204 in the last quarter. Company insiders own 0.24% of the company’s stock.
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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