Valmark Advisers Inc. Purchases 617 Shares of Micron Technology, Inc. $MU

Valmark Advisers Inc. raised its position in Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) by 41.9% during the first quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 2,089 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after purchasing an additional 617 shares during the period. Valmark Advisers Inc.’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $706,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in MU. Brighton Jones LLC grew its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 18.3% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 6,318 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $532,000 after buying an additional 976 shares during the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC lifted its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 21.7% during the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 3,528 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $435,000 after acquiring an additional 628 shares during the last quarter. United Bank bought a new stake in shares of Micron Technology during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $236,000. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. boosted its holdings in Micron Technology by 67.9% during the 2nd quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 16,984 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $2,093,000 after acquiring an additional 6,867 shares during the period. Finally, Sei Investments Co. boosted its holdings in Micron Technology by 5.6% during the 2nd quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 405,545 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $49,987,000 after acquiring an additional 21,619 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 80.84% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity

In other Micron Technology news, Director Steven J. Gomo sold 2,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, May 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $787.03, for a total value of $1,574,060.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 17,139 shares in the company, valued at $13,488,907.17. This trade represents a 10.45% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, EVP April S. Arnzen sold 40,000 shares of Micron Technology stock in a transaction on Wednesday, July 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $1,083.94, for a total transaction of $43,357,600.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 85,737 shares in the company, valued at $92,933,763.78. This represents a 31.81% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 163,300 shares of company stock valued at $152,667,204 over the last 90 days. 0.24% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Trending Headlines about Micron Technology

Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Micron is still being viewed as a long-term AI winner, with articles highlighting strong demand for DRAM/HBM memory, a persistent supply shortage, and large customer commitments that improve revenue visibility. Micron (MU) Just Put $3 Billion Into GlobalWafers To Secure AI Supply
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and commentators continue to argue that Micron remains attractively valued after the pullback, pointing to strong growth, buy ratings, and upside potential if AI memory demand stays tight. Micron Offers a Lucrative Investment Opportunity at Current Valuation
• Neutral Sentiment: Several pieces frame Micron as part of a bigger AI-memory cycle, with bullish takes saying the memory market could stay tight for years, but also noting that investors are becoming more cautious after a huge run-up. The SK Hynix IPO and 2027’s AI Memory Squeeze (MU)
• Negative Sentiment: Micron is getting dragged lower in sympathy with SK Hynix and other memory names after a weak outlook from SK Hynix sparked fears that the AI memory rally may be overextended. Micron Stock Drops as Memory Rivals’ Surging Spending Stokes Fears
• Negative Sentiment: Broader market weakness, including a Nasdaq selloff and rising oil-related geopolitical concerns, is adding pressure to chip stocks and weighing on Micron shares. Dow Jones Futures: Nasdaq Sells Off, Oil Prices Spike On Trump Blockade; Micron, Sandisk, SK Hynix, SpaceX Dive

Micron Technology Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:MU opened at $936.18 on Tuesday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $931.65 and a 200 day moving average of $584.94. 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 capitalization of $1.06 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.19 and a beta of 2.14. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 52 week low of $103.38 and a 52 week high of $1,255.00.

Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, June 24th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $25.11 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate 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 for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $35.91 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $1.91 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 345.8% on a year-over-year basis. Micron Technology has set its Q4 2026 guidance at 30.000-32.000 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts predict that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 72.94 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Micron Technology Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Shareholders of record on Monday, July 6th will be given a dividend of $0.15 per share. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, July 6th. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio is presently 1.36%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

MU has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. Melius Research began coverage on Micron Technology in a research note on Monday, April 27th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $700.00 target price on the stock. Mizuho lifted their target price on Micron Technology from $1,150.00 to $1,375.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Erste Group Bank raised shares of Micron Technology from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. Sanford C. Bernstein set a $1,300.00 price target on shares of Micron Technology in a report on Monday, June 22nd. Finally, Bank of America raised their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $950.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 23rd. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have issued a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $1,263.76.

Micron Technology Company 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.