Teyin Liu Acquires 11,600 Shares of Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) Stock

Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) Director Teyin Liu bought 11,600 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, January 13th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $337.07 per share, for a total transaction of $3,910,012.00. Following the acquisition, the director owned 14,310 shares in the company, valued at $4,823,471.70. The trade was a 428.04% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website.

Micron Technology Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ MU traded up $25.53 during trading on Tuesday, reaching $414.62. The company had a trading volume of 25,077,873 shares, compared to its average volume of 35,371,602. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, a quick ratio of 1.78 and a current ratio of 2.46. The stock has a market cap of $466.66 billion, a PE ratio of 39.39 and a beta of 1.50. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $284.66 and its 200-day moving average price is $203.84. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 52 week low of $61.54 and a 52 week high of $416.45.

Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, December 17th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $4.78 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.77 by $1.01. Micron Technology had a return on equity of 22.71% and a net margin of 28.15%.The business had revenue of $13.64 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $12.62 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $1.79 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 56.7% on a year-over-year basis. Micron Technology has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 8.220-8.620 EPS. Analysts expect that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 6.08 earnings per share for the current year.

Micron Technology Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, January 14th. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 29th were issued a dividend of $0.115 per share. This represents a $0.46 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, December 29th. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 4.37%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Orleans Capital Management Corp LA acquired a new position in Micron Technology during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $256,000. iA Global Asset Management Inc. boosted its holdings in Micron Technology by 18.7% in the third quarter. iA Global Asset Management Inc. now owns 146,890 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $24,578,000 after purchasing an additional 23,117 shares in the last quarter. Cary Street Partners Financial LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 25.0% in the 2nd quarter. Cary Street Partners Financial LLC now owns 26,132 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $3,221,000 after buying an additional 5,233 shares in the last quarter. Wealthspire Advisors LLC lifted its position in Micron Technology by 27.8% in the second quarter. Wealthspire Advisors LLC now owns 14,754 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $1,818,000 after acquiring an additional 3,208 shares during the last quarter. Finally, KLP Kapitalforvaltning AS grew its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 6.2% during the second quarter. KLP Kapitalforvaltning AS now owns 403,105 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $49,683,000 after purchasing an additional 23,600 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 80.84% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Micron Technology

Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Micron broke ground on a new advanced wafer fabrication facility in Singapore — a planned ~US$24 billion investment over 10 years to add NAND wafer capacity, co‑locate R&D, and start wafer output in late‑2028; management says it will manage ramp timing to avoid flooding the market. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upward moves: Mizuho raised its price target to $480 with an “outperform” call, and other firms have increased targets/coverage recently — supporting bullish flows and reinforcing the growth narrative. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: AI-driven HBM/NAND demand and tight supply continue to underpin margins and bookings — several investor notes and boutique‑fund letters highlight sustained pricing power and large HBM bookings into 2026. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Short‑term profit‑taking is possible after a multi‑day rally; some write‑ups describe today’s pullback as profit‑taking rather than a change in fundamentals. Monitor volume and follow‑on analyst notes. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Broker and media coverage can move intraday flows — watch for more upgrades/target changes that may amplify momentum or trigger short‑term reversals. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Competitive headwind: reports that Samsung will supply Nvidia with next‑gen HBM4 as early as February could ease HBM tightness and pressure Micron’s near‑term pricing/share gains. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Insider activity mixed: a Micron director recently bought ~23,200 shares (bullish signal), but EVP Manish Bhatia sold ~26,623 shares (~$10.4M)—some investors may view the sale as caution or simple liquidity. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Scale & timing risk: commentators note the $24B capex helps long‑term positioning but raises execution, funding and potential oversupply risks if demand normalizes — a factor to watch as the fab ramp timing (first wafer output ~H2 2028) is distant. Read More.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of analysts have recently issued reports on MU shares. Susquehanna lifted their price objective on shares of Micron Technology from $200.00 to $300.00 and gave the company a “positive” rating in a report on Monday, December 8th. KeyCorp boosted their price target on Micron Technology from $325.00 to $450.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 13th. Rosenblatt Securities reissued a “buy” rating and set a $500.00 target price on shares of Micron Technology in a report on Tuesday, January 20th. BNP Paribas Exane raised shares of Micron Technology from an “underperform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $270.00 price objective on the stock in a research report on Monday, October 13th. Finally, Raymond James Financial boosted their price target on Micron Technology from $190.00 to $310.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, December 18th. Four 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 company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $349.76.

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.