Tokio Marine Asset Management Co. Ltd. raised its position in Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 5.2% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 39,414 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,960 shares during the period. Tokio Marine Asset Management Co. Ltd.’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $11,249,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Omnia Family Wealth LLC lifted its holdings in Micron Technology by 2.1% in the 4th quarter. Omnia Family Wealth LLC now owns 1,464 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $418,000 after purchasing an additional 30 shares in the last quarter. Capital Advisors Ltd. LLC lifted its holdings in Micron Technology by 16.7% in the 4th quarter. Capital Advisors Ltd. LLC now owns 224 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $64,000 after purchasing an additional 32 shares in the last quarter. Sunflower Bank N.A. lifted its holdings in Micron Technology by 2.1% in the 4th quarter. Sunflower Bank N.A. now owns 1,668 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $476,000 after purchasing an additional 34 shares in the last quarter. 1900 Wealth Management LLC lifted its holdings in Micron Technology by 2.1% in the 4th quarter. 1900 Wealth Management LLC now owns 1,698 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $485,000 after purchasing an additional 35 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Rialto Wealth Management LLC lifted its holdings in Micron Technology by 3.5% in the 4th quarter. Rialto Wealth Management LLC now owns 1,061 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $303,000 after purchasing an additional 36 shares in the last quarter. 80.84% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Insider Activity
In related news, EVP April S. Arnzen sold 40,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, April 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $347.39, for a total transaction of $13,895,600.00. Following the completion of the sale, 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 transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Sumit Sadana sold 25,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $429.89, for a total transaction of $10,747,250.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 248,021 shares in the company, valued at $106,621,747.69. The trade was a 9.16% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold a total of 115,623 shares of company stock valued at $45,165,908 in the last 90 days. 0.24% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
Trending Headlines about 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 Trading Down 0.5%
NASDAQ MU opened at $455.07 on Friday. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 12 month low of $65.64 and a 12 month high of $471.34. The company has a 50-day moving average of $406.41 and a 200-day moving average of $318.34. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, a current ratio of 2.90 and a quick ratio of 2.32. The company has a market cap of $513.20 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.49 and a beta of 1.60.
Micron Technology Increases Dividend
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, April 15th. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 30th were paid a dividend of $0.15 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, March 30th. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.1%. This is an increase from Micron Technology’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.12. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio is currently 2.83%.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
MU has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Sanford C. Bernstein upped their target price on shares of Micron Technology from $330.00 to $510.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, March 18th. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a report on Thursday, January 29th. Summit Insights downgraded shares of Micron Technology from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, March 19th. Wedbush upped their price objective on shares of Micron Technology from $320.00 to $500.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, March 13th. Finally, Citigroup dropped their price objective on shares of Micron Technology from $510.00 to $425.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, March 31st. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-eight have assigned a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $464.61.
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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