iA Global Asset Management Inc. raised its position in Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 22.0% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 203,167 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after purchasing an additional 36,612 shares during the period. Micron Technology accounts for 1.0% of iA Global Asset Management Inc.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 25th largest holding. iA Global Asset Management Inc.’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $68,638,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. High Note Wealth LLC grew its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 65.4% during the fourth quarter. High Note Wealth LLC now owns 86 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 34 shares in the last quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC increased its holdings in Micron Technology by 295.8% in the fourth 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. Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services LLC acquired a new stake in Micron Technology in the first quarter valued at $27,000. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. raised its stake in Micron Technology by 4,800.0% in the fourth 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 in the last quarter. Finally, Bayban purchased a new stake in Micron Technology during the 4th quarter worth about $29,000. 80.84% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Micron Technology Stock Up 0.8%
Shares of NASDAQ MU opened at $1,154.29 on Wednesday. The stock has a market cap of $1.30 trillion, a PE ratio of 26.13 and a beta of 2.16. The company has a quick ratio of 2.98, a current ratio of 3.42 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 52-week low of $103.38 and a 52-week high of $1,255.00. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $844.97 and a 200 day moving average price of $539.17.
Micron Technology Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Stockholders of record on Monday, July 6th will be given a dividend of $0.15 per share. The ex-dividend date is Monday, July 6th. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.1%. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 1.36%.
Insider Activity
In related news, Director Steven J. Gomo sold 2,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, May 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $787.03, for a total value of $1,574,060.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 17,139 shares in the company, valued at $13,488,907.17. This represents a 10.45% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, CEO Sanjay Mehrotra sold 40,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, May 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $536.26, for a total transaction of $21,450,400.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 424,503 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $227,643,978.78. This represents a 8.61% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold 146,000 shares of company stock valued at $117,926,445 in the last ninety days. 0.24% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
Trending Headlines about Micron Technology
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts and writers say Micron’s strategic customer agreements, long-term supply deals, and AI-related memory demand are reducing cyclicality and supporting higher earnings visibility. Micron: This Cycle Is Different
- Positive Sentiment: Recent coverage highlighted Micron’s record quarter, with revenue and EPS far above expectations and guidance that points to continued strength in DRAM and NAND pricing. What’s Next for Micron Stock After Best Ever Quarter
- Positive Sentiment: Wall Street sentiment remains upbeat, with multiple bullish notes and higher price targets as analysts see continued upside from AI capex and tighter memory supply. Surging Earnings Estimates Signal Upside for Micron (MU) Stock
- Neutral Sentiment: Micron announced a $250 million investment in “Trump Accounts” for children and families, which is mainly a corporate philanthropy and workforce-development story rather than a direct operating catalyst. Micron Announces $250 Million Investment in Trump Accounts Reaching 1 Million Children, Families and the Future Workforce
- Negative Sentiment: A class-action lawsuit alleging DRAM price-fixing among Micron, Samsung, and SK Hynix is creating headline risk, even though many investors view the claims as tied to normal supply-demand dynamics. Micron and Other Memory Makers Are Being Sued Over Price Fixing Claims. This Is Nothing More Than Headline Risk for MU Stock.
- Negative Sentiment: Some traders are warning that after Micron’s huge year-to-date rally, the stock may be vulnerable to a pullback if AI enthusiasm cools or if supply growth catches up. Why Micron Technology’s Stock Could Fall After July 10
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
MU has been the subject of several analyst reports. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upped their price objective on Micron Technology from $1,500.00 to $1,550.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Stifel Nicolaus raised their target price on Micron Technology from $550.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 18th. Morgan Stanley boosted their target price on Micron Technology from $1,050.00 to $1,200.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. Royal Bank Of Canada upped their price target on Micron Technology from $1,200.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, June 25th. Finally, Bank of America increased their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $950.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 23rd. Five 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’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $1,263.76.
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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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