Castle Rock Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) during the fourth quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm acquired 917 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $262,000.
Several other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC raised its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 295.8% in the 4th quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 95 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 71 shares during the period. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 4,800.0% during the fourth quarter. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. now owns 98 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $28,000 after buying an additional 96 shares in the last quarter. Joseph Group Capital Management bought a new position in shares of Micron Technology during the fourth quarter worth about $31,000. Luken Investment Analytics LLC bought a new position in shares of Micron Technology during the fourth quarter worth about $31,000. Finally, GHP Investment Advisors Inc. raised its position in Micron Technology by 91.2% in the 4th quarter. GHP Investment Advisors Inc. now owns 109 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $31,000 after buying an additional 52 shares during the last quarter. 80.84% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Key Headlines Impacting Micron Technology
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Bank of America sharply raised its price target on Micron to $950 from $500 and kept a Buy rating, citing stronger long-term demand for high-performance memory used in AI servers and data centers. BofA Sees More Room for Micron’s AI Rally
- Positive Sentiment: Multiple articles highlighted Micron as a major winner from the AI buildout, with record results, strong sequential growth, and all of its 2026 HBM output already contracted to major tech customers. A Look At Micron Technology (MU) Valuation As AI Memory Demand Drives Record Results And Long Term HBM Contracts
- Positive Sentiment: Micron also unveiled/started sampling a high-capacity 256GB DDR5 server module built on 1-gamma DRAM, reinforcing its positioning in AI and data-center infrastructure. Micron (MU) Samples High-Speed 256GB DDR5 RDIMMs Built on 1-Gamma DRAM Tech
- Neutral Sentiment: Several pieces note that Micron’s valuation has already soared dramatically, so some investors are watching for volatility or a pullback after the steep rally. Micron Investors Face a High-Stakes Moment After the Latest Rally
- Neutral Sentiment: News that a director sold 2,000 shares may add a small overhang, but it looks more like routine insider selling than a fundamental warning. Steven Gomo Sells 2,000 Shares of Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) Stock
- Negative Sentiment: One Zacks headline framed the move lower as a reaction to the stock’s sharp recent rally, suggesting traders may be taking profits even as the broader AI narrative stays intact. Micron (MU) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: Here’s Why
Micron Technology Stock Down 3.4%
Micron Technology Increases Dividend
The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, April 15th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 30th were paid a $0.15 dividend. This is a positive change from Micron Technology’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.12. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, March 30th. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio is currently 2.83%.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
A number of equities analysts have weighed in on MU shares. Mizuho upped their price target on Micron Technology from $480.00 to $530.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, March 19th. Melius Research initiated coverage on shares of Micron Technology in a report on Monday, April 27th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $700.00 price objective on the stock. Rosenblatt Securities reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $500.00 price objective on shares of Micron Technology in a research report on Monday, March 16th. DA Davidson began coverage on shares of Micron Technology in a research report on Monday. They issued a “buy” rating and a $1,000.00 target price for the company. Finally, Bank of America lifted their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $400.00 to $500.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, March 19th. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have issued a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $495.63.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other news, EVP April S. Arnzen sold 40,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, April 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $347.39, for a total value of $13,895,600.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 125,737 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $43,679,776.43. This trade represents a 24.13% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, Director Steven J. Gomo sold 2,000 shares of Micron Technology stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, May 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $787.03, for a total value of $1,574,060.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 17,139 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $13,488,907.17. This represents a 10.45% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last three months, insiders sold 106,000 shares of company stock valued at $47,032,460. Corporate insiders own 0.24% of the company’s stock.
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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