Siren L.L.C. purchased a new position in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund purchased 6,000 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $2,027,000.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Heritage Trust Co grew its position in Micron Technology by 9.7% in the fourth quarter. Heritage Trust Co now owns 15,026 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $4,289,000 after buying an additional 1,323 shares during the last quarter. Financial Synergies Wealth Advisors Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Micron Technology during the 4th quarter valued at $1,316,000. PKO BP BANKOWY Universal Pension Society JSC bought a new stake in shares of Micron Technology during the 4th quarter worth $61,306,000. Dara Capital US Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Micron Technology during the 4th quarter worth $2,926,000. Finally, Meiji Yasuda Asset Management Co Ltd. boosted its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 231.7% during the 4th quarter. Meiji Yasuda Asset Management Co Ltd. now owns 23,192 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $6,619,000 after acquiring an additional 16,200 shares in the last quarter. 80.84% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Micron Technology Stock Performance
Shares of Micron Technology stock opened at $990.21 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $1.12 trillion, a PE ratio of 22.42 and a beta of 2.14. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $962.35 and a 200-day simple moving average of $620.46. 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, Inc. has a 12 month low of $103.38 and a 12 month high of $1,255.00.
Micron Technology Announces Dividend
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Shareholders of record on Monday, July 6th were paid a $0.15 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, July 6th. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.1%. Micron Technology’s payout ratio is 1.36%.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
A number of brokerages have recently issued reports on MU. Needham & Company LLC boosted their target price on Micron Technology from $1,550.00 to $1,650.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Melius Research began coverage on Micron Technology in a research note on Monday, April 27th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $700.00 price target on the stock. 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. DA Davidson upped their price objective on shares of Micron Technology from $1,500.00 to $2,000.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. Finally, TD Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a report on Friday, July 10th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have issued a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Micron Technology currently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $1,268.93.
Read Our Latest Research Report on MU
Insider Transactions at Micron Technology
In other news, CEO Sanjay Mehrotra sold 40,000 shares of Micron Technology stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $536.26, for a total transaction of $21,450,400.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 424,503 shares in the company, valued at $227,643,978.78. The trade was a 8.61% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, EVP April S. Arnzen sold 40,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, July 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,083.94, for a total value of $43,357,600.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 85,737 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $92,933,763.78. The trade was a 31.81% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last quarter, insiders sold 163,300 shares of company stock valued at $152,667,204. 0.24% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
More Micron Technology News
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Alphabet’s stronger capital-expenditure outlook for 2026 eased fears of an AI spending slowdown, which is lifting Micron and other memory-chip names on expectations for sustained demand. Micron stock gains 3%: how is the company benefiting from Alphabet and Tesla earnings
- Positive Sentiment: Elon Musk publicly thanked Micron during Tesla’s earnings call, adding to bullish sentiment around the company and helping fuel the stock’s recent rebound. Micron Technology Stock (MU) Is Recovering. Thank Elon Musk
- Positive Sentiment: Investor enthusiasm for the broader semiconductor and memory complex remains strong, with articles highlighting tight DRAM supply, rising memory prices, and heavy inflows into memory-focused ETFs. DRAM ETF inflows rise as Micron, SanDisk, SK Hynix, Samsung lead rally amid risks
- Positive Sentiment: Recent commentary also points to Micron’s strong margins and earnings momentum, reinforcing the view that the company is benefiting from a powerful AI-driven memory upcycle. Jim Cramer Still Loves Micron. Here Is the 1 Number That Shows Why He Is Right.
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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