Resona Asset Management Co. Ltd. lifted its position in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 2.3% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 342,642 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after acquiring an additional 7,787 shares during the quarter. Micron Technology accounts for approximately 0.6% of Resona Asset Management Co. Ltd.’s portfolio, making the stock its 25th largest holding. Resona Asset Management Co. Ltd.’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $114,732,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Brighton Jones LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 18.3% in the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 6,318 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $532,000 after buying an additional 976 shares during the period. Sivia Capital Partners LLC grew its holdings in Micron Technology by 21.7% during the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 3,528 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $435,000 after acquiring an additional 628 shares during the period. United Bank purchased a new position in Micron Technology in the second quarter worth $236,000. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. raised its position in Micron Technology by 67.9% in the second 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 in the last quarter. Finally, Sei Investments Co. lifted its holdings in Micron Technology by 5.6% in the second quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 405,545 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $49,987,000 after acquiring an additional 21,619 shares during the period. 80.84% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Micron Technology Trading Up 1.1%
Shares of Micron Technology stock opened at $948.80 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05, a current ratio of 3.42 and a quick ratio of 2.98. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 1 year low of $103.38 and a 1 year high of $1,255.00. The company has a market capitalization of $1.07 trillion, a P/E ratio of 21.48 and a beta of 2.14. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $904.31 and a 200 day moving average price of $570.24.
Micron Technology Announces Dividend
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Stockholders of record on Monday, July 6th will be issued 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 payout ratio is 1.36%.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Several brokerages have commented on MU. Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their target price on shares of Micron Technology from $1,200.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Mizuho boosted their price objective on shares of Micron Technology from $1,150.00 to $1,375.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, June 25th. Citigroup upped their target price on shares of Micron Technology from $1,200.00 to $1,400.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Sanford C. Bernstein set a $1,300.00 price target on shares of Micron Technology in a research report on Monday, June 22nd. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $1,220.00 to $1,525.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have assigned a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $1,263.76.
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Micron Technology News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Micron’s record earnings, strong AI memory demand, and upbeat guidance continue to support the long-term growth story. Zacks: Micron Stock Drops 10% After Earnings – Is This a Buying Opportunity?
- Positive Sentiment: Micron landed a long-term supply deal with Ford, improving revenue visibility and reinforcing demand for its automotive memory products. TheStreet: Micron’s Ford deal shows automakers racing to outbid AI for chips
- Positive Sentiment: Some analysts remain bullish, arguing the recent selloff has made Micron more attractive and that AI demand still supports the chip cycle. Benzinga: Micron, Broadcom Just Got 25% Cheaper
- Neutral Sentiment: The stock is moving with the broader memory-chip trade, so sector volatility is amplifying MU’s swings more than company-specific fundamentals are changing. MarketWatch: Micron’s stock falls as investors wonder if the memory market is near the top
- Neutral Sentiment: Some coverage highlights insider selling and bear-market technical damage, which may keep sentiment cautious in the near term. InsiderTrades: Micron Technology EVP April Arnzen Sells 40,000 Shares
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other Micron Technology news, CEO Sanjay Mehrotra sold 40,000 shares of Micron Technology stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $536.26, for a total value of $21,450,400.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 424,503 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $227,643,978.78. The trade was a 8.61% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Sumit Sadana sold 24,000 shares of Micron Technology stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, April 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $421.35, for a total transaction of $10,112,400.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 224,021 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $94,391,248.35. The trade was a 9.68% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 187,300 shares of company stock valued at $162,779,604. 0.24% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
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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