Avanda Investment Management Pte. Ltd. lessened its position in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 36.7% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,900 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after selling 1,100 shares during the period. Micron Technology makes up 1.0% of Avanda Investment Management Pte. Ltd.’s portfolio, making the stock its 20th biggest position. Avanda Investment Management Pte. Ltd.’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $642,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 1.9% in the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 106,608,094 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $30,427,016,000 after purchasing an additional 1,954,644 shares in the last quarter. State Street Corp increased its position in Micron Technology by 2.1% during the 4th quarter. State Street Corp now owns 52,749,817 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $15,061,310,000 after purchasing an additional 1,090,644 shares in the last quarter. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in Micron Technology during the 4th quarter worth approximately $6,433,456,000. Morgan Stanley increased its position in Micron Technology by 5.1% during the 4th quarter. Morgan Stanley now owns 16,396,655 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $4,679,771,000 after purchasing an additional 794,289 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Northern Trust Corp raised its holdings in Micron Technology by 1.9% in the fourth quarter. Northern Trust Corp now owns 10,654,349 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $3,040,858,000 after buying an additional 194,550 shares during the period. 80.84% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Insider Activity at Micron Technology
In other news, EVP April S. Arnzen sold 40,000 shares of the company’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. This represents a 31.81% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, Director Steven J. Gomo sold 2,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, May 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $787.03, for a total transaction of $1,574,060.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 17,139 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $13,488,907.17. This represents a 10.45% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 163,300 shares of company stock worth $152,667,204. 0.24% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
Analyst Ratings Changes
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Key Headlines Impacting Micron Technology
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: KeyBanc raised its price target on Micron and reiterated an overweight view, citing persistent supply shortages and expectations for continued memory-price increases. Benzinga
- Positive Sentiment: Several reports highlighted Micron as a beneficiary of the AI boom, with strong demand for HBM and long-term supply agreements improving revenue visibility and supporting the bullish growth case. The AI Boom Isn’t Over: 3 Stocks to Buy for 2H 2026
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts and commentators said Micron’s recent pullback may have created a buying opportunity, arguing the stock still looks attractive relative to its growth outlook and memory-cycle fundamentals. Micron Offers a Lucrative Investment Opportunity at Current Valuation
- Neutral Sentiment: Micron continues to draw attention from high-profile investors and media, with articles emphasizing its role in AI infrastructure and its strong first-half performance, but these pieces are more sentiment drivers than new fundamentals. Why Micron Technology Stock Rallied on Tuesday
- Negative Sentiment: Micron is still under pressure from broader memory-sector volatility after SK Hynix’s weak outlook and the recent bear-market decline in chip stocks sparked fears that the AI-memory trade may be cooling. Micron Stock Drops as Memory Rivals’ Surging Spending Stokes Fears
Micron Technology Trading Up 4.9%
Shares of MU stock opened at $983.12 on Wednesday. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 1 year low of $103.38 and a 1 year high of $1,255.00. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.11 trillion, a PE ratio of 22.26 and a beta of 2.14. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $938.51 and a two-hundred day moving average of $589.85. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05, a quick ratio of 2.98 and a current ratio of 3.42.
Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, June 24th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $25.11 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $21.39 by $3.72. The company had revenue of $41.46 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $35.91 billion. Micron Technology had a return on equity of 71.13% and a net margin of 55.91%.The company’s quarterly revenue was up 345.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $1.91 earnings per share. Micron Technology has set its Q4 2026 guidance at 30.000-32.000 EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 72.94 EPS for the current year.
Micron Technology Dividend Announcement
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Investors of record on Monday, July 6th will be given a $0.15 dividend. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, July 6th. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio is currently 1.36%.
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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