Privium Fund Management UK Ltd purchased a new position in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) in the second quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund purchased 4,200 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $4,810,000. Micron Technology comprises 2.0% of Privium Fund Management UK Ltd’s holdings, making the stock its 15th largest holding.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the company. Ramsey Quantitative Systems bought a new stake in shares of Micron Technology during the second quarter valued at about $46,000. RHL Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Micron Technology during the 2nd quarter worth about $47,000. Signature Resources Capital Management LLC raised its position in shares of Micron Technology by 1,125.0% during the 2nd quarter. Signature Resources Capital Management LLC now owns 49 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $57,000 after buying an additional 45 shares in the last quarter. Davis Capital Management lifted its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 510.0% in the 2nd quarter. Davis Capital Management now owns 61 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $70,000 after acquiring an additional 51 shares during the period. Finally, Glynn Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 40.9% in the second quarter. Glynn Capital Management LLC now owns 62 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $72,000 after acquiring an additional 18 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 80.84% of the company’s stock.
Micron Technology Trading Down 0.3%
Shares of NASDAQ MU opened at $935.74 on Friday. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $955.65 and a 200-day simple moving average of $713.18. The company has a quick ratio of 2.98, a current ratio of 3.42 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05. The company has a market cap of $1.06 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.18 and a beta of 2.18. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 12 month low of $114.25 and a 12 month high of $1,255.00.
Micron Technology Announces Dividend
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Shareholders of record on Monday, July 6th were given a dividend of $0.15 per share. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, July 6th. Micron Technology’s payout ratio is presently 1.36%.
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several brokerages recently commented on MU. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft boosted their target price on Micron Technology from $1,500.00 to $1,550.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, June 25th. KeyCorp reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a research report on Monday, July 20th. The Goldman Sachs Group boosted their price objective on Micron Technology from $900.00 to $1,100.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. Mizuho cut their price objective on Micron Technology from $1,375.00 to $1,300.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company raised their target price on Micron Technology from $1,220.00 to $1,525.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-one have issued a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $1,295.63.
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Micron Technology News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- 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
Insider Activity
In other Micron Technology news, EVP April S. Arnzen sold 40,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, July 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,083.94, for a total transaction of $43,357,600.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 85,737 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $92,933,763.78. The trade was a 31.81% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, CAO Scott R. Allen sold 879 shares of Micron Technology stock in a transaction on Thursday, July 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,000.00, for a total value of $879,000.00. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 34,958 shares in the company, valued at $34,958,000. This represents a 2.45% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 177,179 shares of company stock worth $182,127,955. 0.24% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
Micron Technology Profile
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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