Continuum Advisory LLC lowered its position in Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 4.9% in the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 30,496 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after selling 1,587 shares during the quarter. Micron Technology accounts for about 2.8% of Continuum Advisory LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 5th largest position. Continuum Advisory LLC’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $35,201,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Peachtree Investment Partners LLC bought a new position in Micron Technology during the second quarter worth about $1,250,000. Tulsa Wealth Advisors INC bought a new stake in shares of Micron Technology in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $433,000. Johnson Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Micron Technology in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $611,000. Heritage Trust Co raised its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 2.7% in the 2nd quarter. Heritage Trust Co now owns 14,069 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $16,240,000 after buying an additional 367 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Gould Asset Management LLC CA acquired a new position in shares of Micron Technology in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $317,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.84% of the company’s stock.
Insider Activity
In other news, CEO Sanjay Mehrotra sold 40,000 shares of Micron Technology stock in a transaction on Friday, August 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $968.90, for a total transaction of $38,756,000.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 264,503 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $256,276,956.70. This trade represents a 13.14% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Sumit Sadana sold 15,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, August 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $934.29, for a total transaction of $14,014,350.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 191,021 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $178,469,010.09. This trade represents a 7.28% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 177,179 shares of company stock valued at $182,127,955. 0.24% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
Micron Technology News Summary
- Positive Sentiment: Nvidia said memory availability has become a key constraint on AI expansion and indicated it is willing to pay higher prices. The comments support demand, pricing power and margins for Micron’s DRAM and high-bandwidth memory products. Nvidia’s reported memory-related purchase commitments reportedly more than doubled to $279 billion. Nvidia Says Memory Is a Key Constraint
- Positive Sentiment: President Donald Trump praised Micron’s planned $10 billion investment in U.S. research laboratories, saying it should strengthen America’s position in AI and advanced computing. The announcement reinforces potential strategic and government support for Micron’s domestic expansion. Trump Hails Micron’s U.S. Research Investment
- Positive Sentiment: Recent results remain a major fundamental support: Micron reported $41.46 billion in quarterly revenue and $25.11 in EPS, far exceeding estimates, with revenue up 345.8% year over year. Commentary also highlighted an 84.9% non-GAAP gross margin, surpassing Nvidia’s reported adjusted margin. Micron’s Gross Margin Beat Nvidia’s
- Neutral Sentiment: Micron appointed Manish Bhatia as president and chief operating officer and Scott DeBoer as president and chief technology and products officer. The changes are intended to improve execution during the AI memory expansion but are unlikely to materially alter near-term results. Micron will report fiscal fourth-quarter results on September 30. Micron Announces Leadership Appointments
- Negative Sentiment: Investors appear to be locking in gains after Micron’s powerful rally, while Nvidia’s disclosures raised concerns that memory scarcity could restrict AI hardware deliveries rather than simply boost Micron sales. Potential U.S. chip tariffs and a broader debate over interest rates add to uncertainty. Why Is Micron Stock Falling?
- Negative Sentiment: Competitive risks persist from Chinese memory producer YMTC, while Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra’s sale of 40,000 shares for approximately $38.8 million may weigh on sentiment, although insider sales do not necessarily indicate a change in business outlook. Micron CEO Share Sale
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several brokerages recently commented on MU. New Street Research raised Micron Technology from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $1,250.00 price target on the stock in a research note on Friday, August 14th. TD Cowen reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a report on Friday, July 10th. Citigroup dropped their price objective on shares of Micron Technology from $1,400.00 to $1,150.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Friday, August 7th. Stifel Nicolaus lifted their target price on shares of Micron Technology from $550.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 18th. Finally, Zacks Research downgraded Micron Technology from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 19th. Four equities 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 stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $1,295.63.
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Micron Technology Stock Down 0.3%
NASDAQ:MU opened at $935.74 on Friday. 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 $114.25 and a 12-month high of $1,255.00. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $955.65 and its 200-day simple moving average is $713.18. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.06 trillion, a P/E ratio of 21.18 and a beta of 2.18.
Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, June 24th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $25.11 EPS for the quarter, beating 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 business had revenue of $41.46 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $35.91 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $1.91 earnings per share. The firm’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. Equities research analysts expect that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 72.93 earnings per share for the current year.
Micron Technology Announces Dividend
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Investors of record on Monday, July 6th were issued a dividend of $0.15 per share. 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 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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