Insight Advisors LLC PA grew its position in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 23.1% during the second quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 3,065 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after buying an additional 576 shares during the period. Micron Technology accounts for approximately 0.6% of Insight Advisors LLC PA’s holdings, making the stock its 22nd largest holding. Insight Advisors LLC PA’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $3,538,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in MU. Ramsey Quantitative Systems purchased a new stake in shares of Micron Technology during the second quarter worth about $46,000. RHL Group LLC purchased a new position in Micron Technology in the second quarter valued at about $47,000. Signature Resources Capital Management LLC grew its stake in 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 valued at $57,000 after purchasing an additional 45 shares in the last quarter. Davis Capital Management grew its stake in Micron Technology by 510.0% during the 2nd quarter. Davis Capital Management now owns 61 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $70,000 after purchasing an additional 51 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Glynn Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in Micron Technology by 40.9% during the 2nd quarter. Glynn Capital Management LLC now owns 62 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $72,000 after purchasing an additional 18 shares during the last quarter. 80.84% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Micron Technology Trading Up 2.5%
NASDAQ:MU opened at $932.97 on Wednesday. The company has a market cap of $1.05 trillion, a PE ratio of 21.12 and a beta of 2.18. The business’s 50 day moving average is $961.71 and its two-hundred day moving average is $705.45. 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 52 week low of $114.25 and a 52 week high of $1,255.00.
Micron Technology Announces Dividend
The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Shareholders of record on Monday, July 6th were issued a $0.15 dividend. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, July 6th. Micron Technology’s payout ratio is currently 1.36%.
Micron Technology News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Memory prices are expected to rise substantially this quarter, with some reports pointing to increases of as much as 50%. A shortage of DRAM and high-bandwidth memory (HBM), driven by AI data-center demand, supports Micron’s pricing power and margins. Why Micron Will Miss Out on a 50% Rise in Memory Prices
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment remains bullish. BMO initiated coverage with an “outperform” rating and a $1,300 target, while Mizuho retained “outperform” after reducing its target from $1,375 to $1,300. The target reductions temper enthusiasm slightly, but still imply substantial upside from the reference price. Finance giant sets aggressive Micron stock target after earnings
- Positive Sentiment: Commentary continues to support the long-term AI memory thesis. Micron’s recent quarterly results showed revenue of approximately $41.5 billion, up more than 345% year over year, while long-term supply agreements provide demand visibility amid constrained capacity. Micron Technology Stock Opinions on Q3 Earnings and AI Demand Strength
- Neutral Sentiment: Micron opened a 60,000-square-foot Boise training center and expanded its apprenticeship pipeline, supporting the workforce needed for its planned U.S. manufacturing expansion. The initiative is strategically positive but unlikely to materially affect near-term earnings. Micron Opens State-of-the-Art Training Center
- Negative Sentiment: Investors remain concerned that Micron’s long-term contracts could limit its ability to fully capture a potential memory-price surge. The stock has also experienced a large rally, increasing valuation and profit-taking risks. Micron’s Long-Term Contracts Cap Memory-Boom Upside
- Negative Sentiment: Competitive and sector risks remain: reports that Apple could source memory from Chinese suppliers, a potential IPO by Chinese rival YMTC and broad semiconductor weakness pressured MU recently. Micron insiders have also reported selling shares without purchases, a potential confidence signal that investors may monitor. Why Are Micron, SK Hynix and SanDisk Stocks Falling?
Insider Activity
In other news, CEO Sanjay Mehrotra sold 40,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $968.90, for a total value of $38,756,000.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 264,503 shares in the company, valued at approximately $256,276,956.70. This trade represents a 13.14% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, EVP Sumit Sadana sold 15,000 shares of Micron Technology stock in a transaction dated 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 ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold 217,179 shares of company stock valued at $220,582,211 over the last quarter. 0.24% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Analyst Ratings Changes
A number of equities analysts have issued reports on MU shares. Wedbush upped their target price on Micron Technology from $1,300.00 to $1,400.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $1,220.00 to $1,525.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. DA Davidson upped their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $1,500.00 to $2,000.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, June 25th. TD Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a report on Friday, July 10th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus increased their price objective 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. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-two have given a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Micron Technology has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $1,258.84.
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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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