Steinberganna Wealth Management cut its position in Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 29.7% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 1,377 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after selling 583 shares during the period. Micron Technology accounts for approximately 0.6% of Steinberganna Wealth Management’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 23rd biggest holding. Steinberganna Wealth Management’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $1,589,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in MU. Norges Bank bought a new position in Micron Technology in the fourth quarter worth approximately $6,433,456,000. AQR Capital Management LLC grew its stake in Micron Technology by 411.9% in the third quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 3,627,022 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $606,873,000 after acquiring an additional 2,918,535 shares during the period. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership increased its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 1,340.6% during the fourth quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 2,820,986 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $805,148,000 after acquiring an additional 2,625,169 shares in the last quarter. Amundi increased its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 65.0% during the fourth quarter. Amundi now owns 4,989,400 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $1,424,025,000 after acquiring an additional 1,965,319 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Vanguard Group Inc. raised its position in shares of Micron Technology by 1.9% during the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 106,608,094 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $30,427,016,000 after purchasing an additional 1,954,644 shares during the period. 80.84% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Micron Technology Price Performance
Shares of NASDAQ:MU opened at $966.78 on Monday. The business’s 50 day moving average is $967.02 and its 200 day moving average is $698.10. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 12-month low of $114.25 and a 12-month high of $1,255.00. The stock has a market cap of $1.09 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.89 and a beta of 2.19. 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 Dividend Announcement
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Stockholders of record on Monday, July 6th were issued a $0.15 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, July 6th. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.1%. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio is currently 1.36%.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
A number of equities analysts recently issued reports on the company. The Goldman Sachs Group increased their target price on Micron Technology from $900.00 to $1,100.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, June 25th. Susquehanna boosted their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $1,750.00 to $2,000.00 and gave the company a “positive” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. Cantor Fitzgerald restated an “overweight” rating and set a $1,500.00 price objective on shares of Micron Technology in a report on Thursday, June 25th. New Street Research raised shares of Micron Technology from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $1,250.00 price objective on the stock in a research note on Friday, August 14th. Finally, Melius Research started coverage on shares of Micron Technology in a report on Monday, April 27th. They set a “buy” rating and a $700.00 price objective for the company. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-two have issued a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $1,261.26.
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Trending Headlines about Micron Technology
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: $10 billion research commitment: Micron unveiled Micron Research Labs in Boise, backed by a planned $10 billion investment over the next decade. The facility will focus on memory, advanced packaging, computing systems and future semiconductor manufacturing, potentially strengthening Micron’s position in AI infrastructure. Micron Research Labs announcement
- Positive Sentiment: Strong AI demand outlook: CEO Sanjay Mehrotra said AI has fundamentally changed the traditional boom-and-bust memory cycle and that AI systems cannot scale without memory. Tight supply and demand for high-bandwidth memory, server DRAM and data-center products remain key bullish catalysts. Micron CEO AI demand comments
- Positive Sentiment: Upbeat analyst coverage: BMO Capital Markets initiated coverage with an “outperform” rating and a $1,300 price target. Separately, D.A. Davidson analyst Gil Luria reportedly raised his target to $2,000, keeping a Buy rating. These forecasts suggest analysts expect AI-driven memory pricing and earnings to support further gains. Micron price target commentary
- Positive Sentiment: Positive sector momentum: Strong demand and SK hynix’s $28.6 billion buyback are supporting confidence across memory stocks. Investors are also watching Nvidia’s upcoming earnings for evidence that AI infrastructure spending remains robust. Nvidia and Micron AI outlook
- Neutral Sentiment: Long-term expansion versus execution risk: Micron’s broader $50 billion Idaho manufacturing buildout should increase U.S. capacity and support future growth, but the scale of the spending raises capital-allocation, construction and execution risks.
- Negative Sentiment: Valuation and cyclicality concerns: Commentary warns that Micron’s record revenue has been driven primarily by higher memory prices rather than substantial shipment growth. Bears argue that memory remains cyclical and that AI optimism may already be reflected in the stock’s substantial prior rally. Micron memory price analysis
- Negative Sentiment: Market and analyst pressure: Rising Treasury yields have weighed on growth stocks, while Zacks Research downgraded Micron from “strong buy” to “hold.” Michael Burry’s warning that AI infrastructure may contain excessive leverage adds to broader sector risk.
- Negative Sentiment: Insider and institutional selling: EVP Sumit Sadana sold 15,000 shares for approximately $14 million, and Stanley Druckenmiller’s fund reportedly exited Micron during the second quarter. Neither transaction necessarily signals deteriorating fundamentals, but both can reinforce profit-taking concerns after the sharp advance. Micron insider sale
- Negative Sentiment: No near-term buyback: Micron is prioritizing large investments and cannot immediately match rivals’ aggressive repurchases, reducing a potential source of near-term shareholder support. Micron buyback analysis
Insider Activity at Micron Technology
In related news, CEO Sanjay Mehrotra sold 37,439 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $960.38, for a total transaction of $35,955,666.82. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 387,064 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $371,728,524.32. This trade represents a 8.82% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, Director Lynn A. Dugle sold 1,300 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, June 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $1,150.43, for a total transaction of $1,495,559.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 17,728 shares in the company, valued at approximately $20,394,823.04. This trade represents a 6.83% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 177,179 shares of company stock valued at $181,826,211 over the last three months. 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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