Investors Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych Spolka Akcyjna boosted its position in Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 3.0% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 22,866 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after purchasing an additional 671 shares during the period. Micron Technology comprises approximately 2.5% of Investors Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych Spolka Akcyjna’s holdings, making the stock its 9th largest position. Investors Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych Spolka Akcyjna’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $6,526,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC lifted its position in Micron Technology by 2.4% in the fourth quarter. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC now owns 1,030 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $301,000 after purchasing an additional 24 shares during the period. Round Rock Advisors LLC lifted its position in Micron Technology by 0.6% in the fourth quarter. Round Rock Advisors LLC now owns 4,333 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $1,237,000 after purchasing an additional 25 shares during the period. Arlington Trust Co LLC lifted its position in Micron Technology by 26.3% in the fourth quarter. Arlington Trust Co LLC now owns 120 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $34,000 after purchasing an additional 25 shares during the period. Manuka Financial LLC lifted its position in Micron Technology by 2.3% in the fourth quarter. Manuka Financial LLC now owns 1,243 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $355,000 after purchasing an additional 28 shares during the period. Finally, Valued Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its position in Micron Technology by 20.9% in the fourth quarter. Valued Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 168 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $48,000 after purchasing an additional 29 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.84% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
A number of brokerages recently commented on MU. Royal Bank Of Canada raised their price objective on shares of Micron Technology from $425.00 to $525.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, March 16th. Citigroup raised their price objective on shares of Micron Technology from $425.00 to $840.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 19th. Rosenblatt Securities reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $500.00 price target on shares of Micron Technology in a research report on Monday, March 16th. Susquehanna lifted their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $600.00 to $1,750.00 and gave the company a “positive” rating in a research report on Friday, May 29th. Finally, Summit Insights downgraded shares of Micron Technology from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, March 19th. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have issued a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Micron Technology presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $641.97.
Micron Technology Price Performance
MU stock opened at $864.01 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 2.90, a quick ratio of 2.32 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $617.28 and a 200-day moving average of $437.99. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 12-month low of $103.38 and a 12-month high of $1,089.29. The company has a market cap of $974.37 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 40.79 and a beta of 2.16.
Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, March 18th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $12.20 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $9.19 by $3.01. Micron Technology had a net margin of 41.49% and a return on equity of 41.16%. The business had revenue of $23.86 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $19.97 billion. During the same period last year, the company posted $1.56 EPS. The company’s revenue was up 196 on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities analysts expect that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 58.79 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Micron Technology Increases Dividend
The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, April 15th. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 30th were paid a dividend of $0.15 per share. This is a positive change from Micron Technology’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.12. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, March 30th. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.1%. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio is 2.83%.
Insider Buying and Selling at Micron Technology
In other news, EVP Sumit Sadana sold 24,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, April 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $421.35, for a total transaction of $10,112,400.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 224,021 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $94,391,248.35. This trade represents a 9.68% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, CEO Sanjay Mehrotra sold 40,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on 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 directly owned 424,503 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $227,643,978.78. This trade represents a 8.61% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last quarter, insiders sold 146,000 shares of company stock valued at $85,486,715. Company insiders own 0.24% of the company’s stock.
Key Headlines Impacting Micron Technology
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Micron was certified as an HBM4 memory supplier for Nvidia’s next-generation Vera Rubin AI platform, reinforcing its role in the AI memory supply chain and highlighting continued demand for high-bandwidth memory. Micron’s HBM4 Certification With Nvidia Puts AI Memory Margins In Focus
- Positive Sentiment: Wall Street sentiment remains broadly constructive, with recent analyst reports and price-target hikes pointing to expectations for strong AI-driven earnings and tight memory supply. Morgan Stanley raises Micron stock price target
- Positive Sentiment: Recent coverage continues to frame Micron as a major beneficiary of AI infrastructure spending, with some analysts still arguing the stock has upside despite its huge run-up. Micron (MU) Boasts Earnings & Price Momentum: Should You Buy?
- Neutral Sentiment: Mixed commentary around Micron’s valuation and its recent $1 trillion-plus market-cap rally is keeping investors cautious ahead of the next earnings report, even as the company’s fundamentals remain strong. Micron Stock Price Forecast — What Top Analysts Expect Ahead of June 24 Earnings
- Neutral Sentiment: Broader market weakness in chip stocks and a hotter-than-expected U.S. jobs report added to the risk-off tone, pressuring semiconductors across the board. Micron, Sandisk stocks slide as traders exit high-flying AI plays
- Negative Sentiment: Broadcom’s disappointing AI guidance triggered a sharp unwind in the “AI trade,” dragging Micron lower even though there was no company-specific negative news. Micron, Marvell, and Broadcom lead chipmakers’ premarket losses
- Negative Sentiment: Some analysts and commentators are warning that memory-chip prices may be nearing a peak, raising concerns that Micron’s blockbuster rally may have run too far too fast. Micron Stock Drops, Brace for the Memory-Price Peak
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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