Vista Cima Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 1,116 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $1,288,000. Micron Technology makes up about 1.0% of Vista Cima Wealth Management LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 20th biggest position.
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of MU. High Note Wealth LLC lifted its position in Micron Technology by 65.4% during the 4th quarter. High Note Wealth LLC now owns 86 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 34 shares in the last quarter. Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services LLC acquired a new stake in Micron Technology in the first quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Bayban purchased a new stake in shares of Micron Technology during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Luken Investment Analytics LLC acquired a new position in shares of Micron Technology during the fourth quarter worth $31,000. Finally, WealthCollab LLC boosted its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 4,500.0% in the second quarter. WealthCollab LLC now owns 276 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $34,000 after purchasing an additional 270 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other 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: AI demand is tightening memory supply. CEO Sanjay Mehrotra said data-center customers want roughly 50% more memory than Micron can currently supply, while Nvidia identified memory availability as a key constraint on AI-system growth. That supports Micron’s pricing power and demand visibility. Micron CEO AI Shift Breaks Traditional Memory Market Cycles
- Positive Sentiment: Nvidia’s purchasing commitments reinforce the bullish outlook. Nvidia reportedly more than doubled memory-related supplier commitments to $279 billion, potentially benefiting Micron as a major supplier. Micron also has approximately $22 billion in strategic commitments, including contracts extending through 2030. Nvidia Just Validated Micron’s Biggest AI Bull Case
- Positive Sentiment: Expansion plans strengthen Micron’s long-term positioning. The company is investing $10 billion in U.S. research labs, launching a $250 million venture fund and expanding its workforce-training infrastructure. President Donald Trump’s praise of Micron as one of the world’s “hottest” companies adds political visibility to the investment. Why Micron Stock Didn’t Get a Leg Up From SK Hynix’s Memory Optimism
- Neutral Sentiment: Analysts and bullish commentators point to surging DRAM and NAND prices, record margins and the possibility that AI demand has made memory cycles less volatile. However, much of this optimism may already be reflected in Micron’s substantial previous gains.
- Negative Sentiment: Profit-taking and valuation concerns are weighing on the shares. Micron has rallied sharply, encouraging investors to lock in gains even after favorable Nvidia news. A softer technology-market backdrop and concerns about potential U.S. chip tariffs are adding pressure. Why Is Micron Stock Falling
- Negative Sentiment: Investors remain concerned that the memory supercycle will eventually become cyclical. Increased industry capacity or new competitors could eventually reduce pricing and margins, while current supply shortages may constrain Nvidia’s shipments in the near term. Micron Stock Has Surged 220 Percent
Micron Technology Trading Down 0.3%
Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, June 24th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $25.11 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $21.39 by $3.72. The business had revenue of $41.46 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $35.91 billion. Micron Technology had a net margin of 55.91% and a return on equity of 71.13%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 345.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.91 EPS. Micron Technology has set its Q4 2026 guidance at 30.000-32.000 EPS. On average, equities analysts expect that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 72.93 earnings per share for the current year.
Micron Technology Announces Dividend
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Stockholders of record on Monday, July 6th were issued a dividend of $0.15 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, July 6th. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.1%. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio is 1.36%.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Several equities research analysts recently issued reports on the stock. Rosenblatt Securities lifted their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $1,200.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their target price on Micron Technology from $900.00 to $1,100.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a research report on Monday, August 10th. Wedbush boosted their price target on Micron Technology from $1,300.00 to $1,400.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. Finally, TD Cowen reissued 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-one have assigned a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $1,295.63.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In related news, EVP April S. Arnzen sold 40,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, July 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $1,083.94, for a total value of $43,357,600.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 85,737 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $92,933,763.78. This trade represents a 31.81% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, CEO Sanjay Mehrotra sold 40,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, August 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $968.90, for a total value of $38,756,000.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 264,503 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $256,276,956.70. The trade was a 13.14% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 177,204 shares of company stock worth $182,156,264. 0.24% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
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.
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