Fund Resources Investment Holding Group Co Ltd lessened its position in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 55.7% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 240,622 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after selling 302,372 shares during the quarter. Micron Technology makes up about 71.4% of Fund Resources Investment Holding Group Co Ltd’s holdings, making the stock its largest position. Fund Resources Investment Holding Group Co Ltd’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $256,289,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in MU. Bullseye Investment Management LLC acquired a new position in Micron Technology during the second quarter worth about $27,000. Aventus Investment Advisors Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Micron Technology in the third quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Steph & Co. acquired a new stake in shares of Micron Technology in the third quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Montgomery Financial Services LLC purchased a new position in shares of Micron Technology during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $38,000. Finally, JNBA Financial Advisors increased its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 77.3% during the 2nd quarter. JNBA Financial Advisors now owns 39 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $45,000 after purchasing an additional 17 shares in the last quarter. 80.84% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Micron Technology Trading Up 5.1%
Shares of Micron Technology stock traded up $33.61 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $690.00. The stock had a trading volume of 44,738,293 shares, compared to its average volume of 26,678,026. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $961.59 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $754.99. The firm has a market capitalization of $780.68 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.30, a P/E/G ratio of 0.14 and a beta of 2.36. The company has a current ratio of 3.31, a quick ratio of 2.94 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.03. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 1 year low of $192.59 and a 1 year high of $1,255.00.
Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, September 30th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $33.42 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $31.77 by $1.65. The firm had revenue of $54.23 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $51.33 billion. Micron Technology had a net margin of 63.80% and a return on equity of 92.62%. The company’s revenue was up 379.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $3.03 EPS. Micron Technology has set its Q1 2027 guidance at 37.150-39.150 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 175.19 earnings per share for the current year.
Micron Technology Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, October 29th. Investors of record on Wednesday, October 14th were issued a dividend of $0.15 per share. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, October 14th. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.1%. Micron Technology’s payout ratio is presently 0.81%.
Insider Activity at Micron Technology
In related news, insider Scott Deboer sold 28,545 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, October 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $900.00, for a total value of $25,690,500.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 147,430 shares in the company, valued at approximately $132,687,000. This represents a 16.22% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, EVP Sumit Sadana sold 15,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, August 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $934.29, for a total value of $14,014,350.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 191,021 shares in the company, valued at $178,469,010.09. This trade represents a 7.28% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 83,545 shares of company stock worth $78,460,850. 0.24% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
Key Headlines Impacting Micron Technology
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Micron’s latest quarter showed sharply higher sales, and its next-quarter revenue guidance reportedly exceeded Wall Street expectations. Analysts cited continued memory demand, especially for AI systems, as support for the business outlook. Why Micron Stock Is Up Today
- Positive Sentiment: Some investors and analysts view the recent selloff as excessive, pointing to Micron’s low forward valuation, customer commitments, and potential for buybacks. A separate analysis argues that U.S. DRAM production could be economically viable with government incentives and customer premiums. Micron: The Story Is Far From Being Over (Rating Upgrade)
- Neutral Sentiment: The stock’s sharp swings reflect a split outlook: robust current memory demand and results are being balanced against uncertainty about how durable AI-related spending will be. Micron Stock Rebounds After Selloff as AI Demand Risks Persist
- Negative Sentiment: Investors remain concerned that proposed restrictions on AI data centers—including permitting, power-use, and environmental rules—could delay projects and curb demand for memory chips. These fears helped drive the prior session’s steep decline. Could Micron Face Slower AI Demand From New Data Center Rules?
- Negative Sentiment: A reported pause in construction of Micron’s planned Taiwan facility, following a labor dispute, adds uncertainty around its manufacturing expansion and future capacity. Micron Plunges Amid Chip Selloff and Taiwan Plant Halt
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Several research analysts recently issued reports on MU shares. Wedbush restated an “outperform” rating and set a $1,400.00 price objective on shares of Micron Technology in a research report on Monday, September 28th. Itau BBA Securities increased their target price on Micron Technology from $1,243.78 to $1,697.09 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 22nd. DA Davidson raised their price target on Micron Technology from $2,100.00 to $3,000.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 7th. Daiwa Securities Group boosted their price target on Micron Technology from $1,600.00 to $1,700.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, July 17th. Finally, Susquehanna restated a “positive” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a research report on Thursday, October 1st. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, forty-one have given a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Micron Technology has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $1,407.88.
Check Out Our Latest Analysis on MU
About Micron Technology
Micron Technology is a semiconductor company that designs and manufactures memory and storage products. Its portfolio includes dynamic random-access memory (DRAM), NAND flash memory, NOR flash memory, solid-state drives, and other memory solutions used in computing and electronic devices.
Micron’s products serve a range of markets, including data centers, personal computers, smartphones, automotive systems, and industrial applications. The company sells its products and solutions to customers around the world.
Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Boise, Idaho, Micron has grown into a global technology company with operations and customers across multiple regions.
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