Roberts Capital Advisors LLC cut its holdings in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 50.0% in the third quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 4,048 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after selling 4,049 shares during the quarter. Roberts Capital Advisors LLC’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $677,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the stock. Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. bought a new position in Micron Technology during the third quarter worth $88,808,000. Mackenzie Financial Corp raised its position in shares of Micron Technology by 228.0% during the third quarter. Mackenzie Financial Corp now owns 594,064 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $99,399,000 after buying an additional 412,967 shares during the last quarter. Magnetar Financial LLC acquired a new position in shares of Micron Technology during the third quarter valued at about $2,017,000. Quadrant Capital Group LLC lifted its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 1.1% in the third quarter. Quadrant Capital Group LLC now owns 24,525 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $4,104,000 after buying an additional 258 shares during the period. Finally, Winthrop Capital Management LLC grew its position in Micron Technology by 4.0% during the third quarter. Winthrop Capital Management LLC now owns 1,234 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $206,000 after buying an additional 47 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.84% of the company’s stock.
Key Stories Impacting Micron Technology
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Wolfe Research raised its price target to $500, citing an AI memory boom that should sustain revenue and margin upside for Micron. Micron (MU) Stock Surges as Wolfe Research Sets $500 Price Target on AI Memory Boom
- Positive Sentiment: Susquehanna lifted its target to $525 and Citigroup also raised its target, reflecting stronger dealer/analyst conviction ahead of Micron’s earnings. Analyst upgrades are a immediate catalyst for buying pressure. Susquehanna Boosts Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) Price Target to $525.00
- Positive Sentiment: Supply tightness on HBM — Seeking Alpha reports HBM is sold out for 2026 — supporting stronger pricing and near?term revenue visibility for Micron’s high?margin AI memory products. Micron Technology: HBM Sold Out For 2026, Wall Street Is Still Underpricing
- Positive Sentiment: Applied Materials announced partnerships with Micron (and others) around AI memory chip production tools — a sign of ecosystem alignment and investment behind AI memory expansion. Applied Materials forges partnerships with Micron and SK Hynix for AI memory chips
- Positive Sentiment: Multiple outlets note that a wave of analyst upgrades has driven intraday buying (reported rallies of ~5%+), amplifying momentum into earnings week. Why Micron stock is soaring nearly 5% today?
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst previews and AI stock roundups include Micron as a top AI?exposure pick; these thematic pieces increase investor attention but are not new company-specific catalysts. AI Stocks Worth Adding to Your Portfolio for Healthy Returns
- Neutral Sentiment: Street expects an earnings beat next week; previews (Zacks, TipRanks, Citi commentary) highlight revenue and EPS upside but also make results a focal point for near?term volatility. Micron (MU) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week’s Release
- Negative Sentiment: Some analysts and commentators warn the stock looks “toppy” after recent big gains and prior sharp corrections; valuation and mean?reversion risk remain real if AI demand disappoints or supply ramps unexpectedly. Is Micron Getting Toppy? Not According to These Pros Who See Even More Upside Ahead
Insider Buying and Selling
Micron Technology Stock Up 3.9%
MU opened at $418.69 on Thursday. The firm has a market cap of $471.24 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 39.80 and a beta of 1.50. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, a quick ratio of 1.78 and a current ratio of 2.46. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $386.74 and its 200-day simple moving average is $268.56. Micron Technology, Inc. has a twelve month low of $61.54 and a twelve month high of $455.50.
Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, December 17th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $4.78 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.77 by $1.01. The firm had revenue of $13.64 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $12.62 billion. Micron Technology had a net margin of 28.15% and a return on equity of 22.71%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 56.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $1.79 earnings per share. Micron Technology has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 8.220-8.620 EPS. Equities research analysts anticipate that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 6.08 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Micron Technology Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, January 14th. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 29th were given a $0.115 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, December 29th. This represents a $0.46 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.1%. Micron Technology’s payout ratio is presently 4.37%.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
A number of analysts have commented on MU shares. TD Cowen raised their price objective on Micron Technology from $300.00 to $450.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 20th. Citigroup upped their target price on Micron Technology from $385.00 to $430.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday. Barclays boosted their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $275.00 to $450.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, January 16th. Phillip Securities raised shares of Micron Technology to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, February 2nd. Finally, UBS Group upped their target price on shares of Micron Technology to $475.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, March 2nd. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-nine have given a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $381.14.
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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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