Tocqueville Asset Management L.P. Makes New Investment in Micron Technology, Inc. $MU

Tocqueville Asset Management L.P. bought a new position in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 92,226 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $106,456,000. Micron Technology makes up 1.4% of Tocqueville Asset Management L.P.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 10th largest holding.

Several other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in MU. Brighton Jones LLC boosted its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 18.3% in 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 period. Sivia Capital Partners LLC increased its stake in 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 period. United Bank acquired a new position in Micron Technology in the 2nd quarter valued at $236,000. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. raised its holdings in Micron Technology by 67.9% in 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 in the last quarter. Finally, Sei Investments Co. lifted its position in shares of 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. 80.84% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Micron Technology Stock Performance

Shares of Micron Technology stock opened at $932.86 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05, a current ratio of 3.42 and a quick ratio of 2.98. Micron Technology, Inc. has a one year low of $114.25 and a one year high of $1,255.00. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $951.63 and a 200 day simple moving average of $717.04. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.05 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.12 and a beta of 2.18.

Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, June 24th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $25.11 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $21.39 by $3.72. Micron Technology had a return on equity of 71.13% and a net margin of 55.91%.The company had revenue of $41.46 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $35.91 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.91 earnings per share. Micron Technology’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, research analysts anticipate that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 72.93 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Micron Technology Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Shareholders of record on Monday, July 6th were paid a $0.15 dividend. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, July 6th. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 1.36%.

Trending Headlines about Micron Technology

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

• Positive Sentiment: AI demand is tightening memory supply. CEO Sanjay Mehrotra said data-center customers want roughly 50% more memory than Micron can currently supply, while Nvidia identified memory availability as a key constraint on AI-system growth. That supports Micron’s pricing power and demand visibility. Micron CEO AI Shift Breaks Traditional Memory Market Cycles
• Positive Sentiment: Nvidia’s purchasing commitments reinforce the bullish outlook. Nvidia reportedly more than doubled memory-related supplier commitments to $279 billion, potentially benefiting Micron as a major supplier. Micron also has approximately $22 billion in strategic commitments, including contracts extending through 2030. Nvidia Just Validated Micron’s Biggest AI Bull Case
• Positive Sentiment: Expansion plans strengthen Micron’s long-term positioning. The company is investing $10 billion in U.S. research labs, launching a $250 million venture fund and expanding its workforce-training infrastructure. President Donald Trump’s praise of Micron as one of the world’s “hottest” companies adds political visibility to the investment. Why Micron Stock Didn’t Get a Leg Up From SK Hynix’s Memory Optimism
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts and bullish commentators point to surging DRAM and NAND prices, record margins and the possibility that AI demand has made memory cycles less volatile. However, much of this optimism may already be reflected in Micron’s substantial previous gains.
• Negative Sentiment: Profit-taking and valuation concerns are weighing on the shares. Micron has rallied sharply, encouraging investors to lock in gains even after favorable Nvidia news. A softer technology-market backdrop and concerns about potential U.S. chip tariffs are adding pressure. Why Is Micron Stock Falling
• Negative Sentiment: Investors remain concerned that the memory supercycle will eventually become cyclical. Increased industry capacity or new competitors could eventually reduce pricing and margins, while current supply shortages may constrain Nvidia’s shipments in the near term. Micron Stock Has Surged 220 Percent

Insider Activity at Micron Technology

In other news, Director Lynn A. Dugle sold 1,300 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, June 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,150.43, for a total transaction of $1,495,559.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 17,728 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $20,394,823.04. The trade was a 6.83% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, EVP Sumit Sadana sold 15,000 shares of the firm’s 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 in the company, valued at approximately $178,469,010.09. The trade was a 7.28% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold a total of 177,204 shares of company stock valued at $182,156,264 over the last quarter. 0.24% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several analysts have recently issued reports on MU shares. DA Davidson increased their target price on Micron Technology from $1,500.00 to $2,000.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, June 25th. Morgan Stanley increased their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $1,050.00 to $1,200.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. BMO Capital Markets assumed coverage on Micron Technology in a research note on Friday, August 21st. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $1,300.00 price objective on the stock. Rosenblatt Securities upped their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $1,200.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, June 25th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company upped their price target on shares of Micron Technology from $1,220.00 to $1,525.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-one have given a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $1,295.63.

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.