Menora Mivtachim Holdings LTD. Cuts Stock Holdings in Micron Technology, Inc. $MU

Menora Mivtachim Holdings LTD. cut its position in Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) by 0.2% in the third quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 1,106,350 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after selling 2,500 shares during the period. Menora Mivtachim Holdings LTD.’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $185,114,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in MU. REAP Financial Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Micron Technology during the 3rd quarter worth about $25,000. Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in Micron Technology in the 3rd quarter valued at $27,000. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 79.3% in the third quarter. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. now owns 199 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $33,000 after buying an additional 88 shares in the last quarter. Howard Hughes Medical Institute purchased a new position in Micron Technology in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $30,000. Finally, Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. boosted its stake in Micron Technology by 248.0% during the third quarter. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. now owns 261 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $44,000 after buying an additional 186 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.84% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

MU has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. HSBC upped their price objective on Micron Technology from $350.00 to $500.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, January 23rd. Needham & Company LLC increased their price target on Micron Technology from $380.00 to $450.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 17th. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price objective on shares of Micron Technology from $410.00 to $470.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday. Morgan Stanley upped their price target on Micron Technology from $350.00 to $450.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 11th. Finally, Wolfe Research raised their price objective on Micron Technology from $300.00 to $350.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, December 18th. Six research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-nine have given a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Micron Technology has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $383.21.

Insider Activity

In other news, Director Teyin M. Liu purchased 11,600 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, January 13th. The shares were bought at an average price of $337.07 per share, for a total transaction of $3,910,012.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the director owned 14,310 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,823,471.70. This trade represents a 428.04% increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, EVP Manish H. Bhatia sold 26,623 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, January 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $391.04, for a total value of $10,410,657.92. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 323,486 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $126,495,965.44. This trade represents a 7.60% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last ninety days, insiders purchased 23,200 shares of company stock worth $7,821,723 and sold 73,623 shares worth $27,307,408. 0.24% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Micron Technology Trading Down 3.2%

Shares of MU stock opened at $405.35 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 2.46, a quick ratio of 1.78 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19. The company has a market capitalization of $456.23 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 38.53 and a beta of 1.50. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $389.13 and a 200 day moving average price of $269.51. Micron Technology, Inc. has a twelve month low of $61.54 and a twelve month high of $455.50.

Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) last posted 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 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 the consensus estimate of $12.62 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $1.79 EPS. The company’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. Research analysts forecast that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 6.08 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Micron Technology Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, January 14th. Investors of record on Monday, December 29th were issued a $0.115 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, December 29th. This represents a $0.46 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.1%. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio is currently 4.37%.

Micron Technology News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Micron reported very strong fiscal results and margin expansion with AI-driven memory demand tightening supply, underpinning upside to profit and cash flow. Micron’s Next Chapter Starts After Q2
• Positive Sentiment: High-bandwidth memory (HBM) is effectively sold out for 2026, supporting pricing power and near-term revenue visibility for AI customers. HBM Sold Out For 2026
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple analyst upgrades and hefty price-target raises (including Wolfe Research and Susquehanna) have pushed sentiment higher and helped recent rallies. Wolfe Research Sets $500 Target
• Neutral Sentiment: An upcoming Q2 earnings report and changing institutional ownership ahead of the print are focal catalysts; results/guidance will likely drive the next leg of volatility. Who Owns MU Ahead of Q2
• Neutral Sentiment: Strategic partnerships across the supply chain (e.g., Applied Materials) reinforce Micron’s role in AI-memory buildouts but are long-term positives rather than immediate catalysts. Applied Materials Partnerships
• Negative Sentiment: After an enormous YTD gain, profit-taking and broader market weakness are pressuring the stock; several outlets note MU is pulling back more steeply than the market today. MU Falls More Steeply Than Broader Market
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and “toppy” technical calls are prompting caution among some investors despite strong fundamentals — expect higher intraday volatility until earnings/guidance settle expectations. Why Micron Stock Is Sinking Today

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.