V Square Quantitative Management LLC reduced its position in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 3.7% during the 1st quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund owned 13,640 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after selling 521 shares during the quarter. Micron Technology makes up about 0.5% of V Square Quantitative Management LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 22nd biggest position. V Square Quantitative Management LLC’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $4,608,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in MU. Heritage Trust Co grew its holdings in Micron Technology by 9.7% in the 4th 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 in the last quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP raised its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 19.9% during the third quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 7,150,530 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $1,196,427,000 after purchasing an additional 1,188,296 shares in the last quarter. Fulton Bank N.A. lifted its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 79.1% in the 4th quarter. Fulton Bank N.A. now owns 16,183 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $4,619,000 after acquiring an additional 7,147 shares during the period. Financial Synergies Wealth Advisors Inc. acquired a new stake in Micron Technology in the fourth quarter worth approximately $1,316,000. Finally, PKO BP BANKOWY Universal Pension Society JSC bought a new position in Micron Technology during the fourth quarter valued at about $61,306,000. 80.84% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
More Micron Technology News
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Micron continues to benefit from strong earnings, tight memory-chip supply, and bullish analyst views following its blowout quarterly report. The Single Most Important Number from Micron’s Monster Earnings Report
- Positive Sentiment: A new long-term supply deal with General Motors broadens Micron’s customer base and supports demand visibility beyond AI data centers. General Motors Secures Micron Deal For Future Software Defined Vehicles
- Neutral Sentiment: Micron’s $250 million Trump Accounts commitment is generating headlines, but it is unlikely to materially affect near-term earnings. Micron Technology Announces $250 Mln Investment In Trump Accounts
- Negative Sentiment: Broad selling in semiconductor and memory stocks, along with fears of future oversupply, is pressuring MU alongside peers like SanDisk and Seagate. Micron Stock Extends Decline Despite Trump’s Praise and Bullish Analyst Views
- Negative Sentiment: Michael Burry’s new short position against Micron added a high-profile bearish catalyst and may be fueling caution around the stock. Michael Burry Says He Shorted Micron Technology
Micron Technology Stock Performance
Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, June 24th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $25.11 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $21.39 by $3.72. Micron Technology had a return on equity of 71.13% and a net margin of 55.91%.The firm had revenue of $41.46 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $35.91 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $1.91 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up 345.8% on a year-over-year basis. Micron Technology has set its Q4 2026 guidance at 30.000-32.000 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts expect that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 72.94 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Micron Technology Announces Dividend
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Investors of record on Monday, July 6th will be paid a $0.15 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, July 6th. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.1%. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 1.36%.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
A number of brokerages have recently issued reports on MU. DA Davidson boosted their target price on Micron Technology from $1,500.00 to $2,000.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Raymond James Financial upped their target price on Micron Technology from $1,100.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, June 25th. Royal Bank Of Canada increased their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $1,200.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Needham & Company LLC boosted their price objective on shares of Micron Technology from $1,550.00 to $1,650.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a research note on Tuesday, May 12th. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have assigned a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Micron Technology has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $1,263.76.
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Insider Activity
In other Micron Technology news, EVP Sumit Sadana sold 24,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, April 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $421.35, for a total value of $10,112,400.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 224,021 shares in the company, valued at $94,391,248.35. This trade represents a 9.68% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, CEO Sanjay Mehrotra sold 40,000 shares of the business’s 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 transaction, the chief executive officer owned 424,503 shares in the company, valued at approximately $227,643,978.78. The trade was a 8.61% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 147,300 shares of company stock worth $119,422,004. Insiders own 0.24% of the company’s stock.
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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