MASTERINVEST Kapitalanlage GmbH lowered its stake in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 12.7% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 38,717 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after selling 5,610 shares during the period. Micron Technology comprises about 1.1% of MASTERINVEST Kapitalanlage GmbH’s portfolio, making the stock its 16th largest holding. MASTERINVEST Kapitalanlage GmbH’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $11,330,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.
Other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC raised its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 295.8% during the 4th quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 95 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 71 shares during the last quarter. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. raised its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 4,800.0% during the 4th quarter. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. now owns 98 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $28,000 after buying an additional 96 shares during the last quarter. GHP Investment Advisors Inc. raised its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 91.2% during the 4th quarter. GHP Investment Advisors Inc. now owns 109 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $31,000 after buying an additional 52 shares during the last quarter. Noble Wealth Management PBC purchased a new position in shares of Micron Technology during the 4th quarter valued at about $40,000. Finally, REAP Financial Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of Micron Technology during the 3rd quarter valued at about $25,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.84% of the company’s stock.
Insider Activity at Micron Technology
In related news, EVP Manish H. Bhatia sold 26,623 shares of Micron Technology stock in a transaction dated Thursday, January 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $391.04, for a total value of $10,410,657.92. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 323,486 shares in the company, valued at $126,495,965.44. The trade was a 7.60% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, EVP April S. Arnzen sold 40,000 shares of Micron Technology stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, April 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $347.39, for a total value of $13,895,600.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 125,737 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $43,679,776.43. This represents a 24.13% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold a total of 115,623 shares of company stock worth $45,165,908 in the last 90 days. Corporate insiders own 0.24% of the company’s stock.
Key Headlines Impacting Micron Technology
- Positive Sentiment: AI and memory demand continue to drive upside: multiple pieces note Micron is a primary beneficiary of surging AI infrastructure spending, high‑bandwidth memory (HBM) demand, and a broader chip rally that has pushed semiconductor ETFs and peers sharply higher. Micron (MU) Is Riding the AI Boom, but the Stock Still Trades at a Discount
- Positive Sentiment: Commercial visibility improves: reports say Micron has locked long‑term, volume‑based agreements with hyperscalers/OEMs that commit advanced memory capacity into 2027 — this reduces revenue/price uncertainty and supports forward demand. Micron Sells Out Advanced Memory To 2027 Raising Questions On Valuation
- Positive Sentiment: Wall Street interest and analyst coverage remain supportive: several analysts and outlets are highlighting Micron as a buy amid the memory cycle and have raised targets or reiterated buys, providing potential upside catalysts. Brokers Suggest Investing in Micron (MU): Read This Before Placing a Bet
- Neutral Sentiment: Recent performance and sector rotation: Micron has been among the top performers since the market bottom in late March, which explains momentum but also raises the risk of short‑term volatility as investors rotate across tech. Here Are Some of the Top Stocks Since the Market Bottomed in March
- Neutral Sentiment: Valuation debate persists: several analyses note MU’s strong run has materially raised its valuation — some see it still cheap on cycle fundamentals, others warn the rally may be extended. This creates mixed signals for timing new positions. The historic surge in chip stocks highlight’s Micron’s valuation, and a related warning
- Negative Sentiment: Insider selling flagged: a recent filing shows an executive sold nearly $1.5M of MU stock, which some traders interpret as a cautionary sign and can amplify near‑term selling pressure. Monster insider trading alert for Micron (MU) stock
- Negative Sentiment: Profit‑taking and sector reaction: ASML’s post‑earnings weakness and commentary sparked profit‑taking across chip names, and some commentators (including high‑profile hosts) warned the rally could be vulnerable — adding downward pressure. Micron’s Hot Streak In Danger? Cramer Says One ‘Nugget’ Changes The Game
Micron Technology Price Performance
Shares of Micron Technology stock opened at $455.07 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 2.32, a current ratio of 2.90 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13. Micron Technology, Inc. has a twelve month low of $65.64 and a twelve month high of $471.34. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $406.41 and a 200 day moving average price of $317.29. The firm has a market cap of $513.20 billion, a PE ratio of 21.49 and a beta of 1.60.
Micron Technology Increases Dividend
The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, April 15th. Investors of record on Monday, March 30th were paid a $0.15 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, March 30th. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.1%. This is a boost from Micron Technology’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.12. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 2.83%.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
MU has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. Erste Group Bank lowered Micron Technology from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 2nd. Mizuho lifted their price objective on Micron Technology from $480.00 to $530.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, March 19th. Citigroup reduced their price objective on Micron Technology from $510.00 to $425.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, March 31st. UBS Group lifted their price objective on Micron Technology from $510.00 to $535.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 8th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target on Micron Technology from $470.00 to $550.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, March 19th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-eight have assigned a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $464.61.
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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.
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