R Squared Ltd Increases Position in Micron Technology, Inc. $MU

R Squared Ltd increased its holdings in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) by 431.0% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 14,497 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after purchasing an additional 11,767 shares during the quarter. Micron Technology makes up about 1.0% of R Squared Ltd’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 8th biggest holding. R Squared Ltd’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $2,426,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. REAP Financial Group LLC bought a new stake in Micron Technology during the 3rd quarter worth about $25,000. Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Micron Technology in the third quarter valued at about $27,000. Howard Hughes Medical Institute acquired a new stake in shares of Micron Technology in the second quarter valued at about $30,000. AlphaQuest LLC raised its holdings in Micron Technology by 13,250.0% during the second quarter. AlphaQuest LLC now owns 267 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $33,000 after acquiring an additional 265 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. raised its holdings in Micron Technology by 79.3% during the third quarter. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. now owns 199 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $33,000 after acquiring an additional 88 shares in the last quarter. 80.84% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Micron Technology Price Performance

NASDAQ:MU opened at $415.56 on Friday. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $366.07 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $250.27. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, a current ratio of 2.46 and a quick ratio of 1.78. The company has a market cap of $467.72 billion, a P/E ratio of 39.50 and a beta of 1.52. Micron Technology, Inc. has a one year low of $61.54 and a one year high of $455.50.

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

Micron Technology Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, January 14th. Stockholders of record on Monday, December 29th were given a $0.115 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, December 29th. This represents a $0.46 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.1%. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio is presently 4.37%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research analysts have weighed in on the company. Cantor Fitzgerald raised their price target on Micron Technology from $350.00 to $450.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. Wolfe Research increased their price objective on Micron Technology from $300.00 to $350.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, December 18th. Royal Bank Of Canada assumed coverage on shares of Micron Technology in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $425.00 target price for the company. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upped their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $200.00 to $280.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, December 9th. Finally, Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Micron Technology from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Sunday, November 23rd. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-nine have issued a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Micron Technology has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $358.38.

Insider Activity at Micron Technology

In other Micron Technology news, EVP Manish H. Bhatia sold 26,623 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, January 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $391.04, for a total transaction of $10,410,657.92. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 323,486 shares in the company, valued at $126,495,965.44. This trade represents a 7.60% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, EVP Sumit Sadana sold 25,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated 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 sale, the executive vice president directly owned 248,021 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $106,621,747.69. The trade was a 9.16% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last 90 days, insiders have purchased 23,200 shares of company stock valued at $7,821,723 and have sold 73,623 shares valued at $27,307,408. 0.24% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Micron Technology News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: S&P raised Micron’s credit rating to BBB, citing stronger AI-driven memory demand and improved financial metrics — a validation of Micron’s revenue and margin trajectory. Micron rating raised to BBB by S&P on AI demand growth
• Positive Sentiment: Micron is ramping a US$200B U.S. buildout to expand capacity for AI workloads — a large-capex commitment that supports long‑term revenue growth but also tests near‑term valuation. Micron Ramps US$200b US Buildout As AI Demand Tests Valuation
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple analyst and media pieces highlight Micron’s massive run (300%+ YTD/year) and sustained HBM tightness that should support pricing power and margins — reinforcing a bullish fundamental view. Up 326%, Should You Buy Micron Technology Right Now?
• Positive Sentiment: MarketBeat/sector writeups and Barchart analyses show MU outperforming peers and breaking out technically on AI/HBM strength — supporting the bullish narrative for further upside. How Is Micron Technology’s Stock Performance Compared to Other Semiconductor Stocks
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry hires (e.g., Atomera marketing appointment) and broader semiconductor commentary underline continued AI ecosystem investment but don’t directly change Micron’s near‑term outlook. Nishant Sinha Joins Atomera as Head of Marketing to Drive Strategy and Growth in Advanced Semiconductor Materials
• Neutral Sentiment: Comparative analyst pieces (e.g., Zacks) favor Micron over some AI plays based on HBM demand, but these are relative arguments rather than new company‑specific catalysts. Micron vs. Oracle: One AI Stock Is a Clear Buy Right Now
• Negative Sentiment: Technical analysis flags that MU is overextended near record highs and faces near‑term pullback risk unless it decisively clears those levels — a likely cause of today’s down move as traders take profits. Micron Technology (MU) Price Forecast: Rally Stalls Near Record Highs
• Negative Sentiment: Several pieces note valuation is being tested after the rally; that elevates sensitivity to any mixed macro data or earnings guidance and can exacerbate short‑term declines. Up Over 300%, Should You Buy Micron Stock Right Now?

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.