Micron Technology (MU) makes memory chips that help computers, phones, and cars store and access data quickly. Its products power cloud servers, smartphones, and vehicles, making digital tasks faster and more reliable. Micron operates a global manufacturing network, with production centers in the U.S., Asia, and Europe. Micron is headquartered in Boise, ID.
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| Price | $376 | Category | Aggressive | |
| Market Cap | $424.1B | Dividend | $0.60 | 0.18% |
| P/E Ratio | 17.76 | Analyst Avg | 1-Yr Target | $527 |
| Consensus EPS Estimate | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q |
| 2027 | 22.50E | 22.57E | 22.70E | 23.00E |
| 2026 | 4.78A | 12.20A | 19.19E | 22.25E |
| 2025 | 1.79A | 1.56A | 1.91A | 3.03A |
*Aggressive/Moderate/Conservative labels describe broad business characteristics for educational purposes only. They are not risk ratings, investment guidance, or recommendations. A = Actual, E = Estimated. Market metrics such as beta, valuation multiples, and analyst estimates are widely referenced in financial research. Their relevance depends on an individual’s goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance. These figures are for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as predictions or guidance.
Keys for Success
Micron’s better-than-expected second-quarter fiscal 2026 performance reflects gains from improved market conditions, strong sales executions, and double-digit growth across multiple business units. The company reported 2Q earnings of $12.20 per share, beating the consensus estimate by 38.57%. The company’s 2Q earnings jumped 682% from the year-ago quarter’s $1.56 per share. Micron’s revenues soared 196% year over year to $23.86 billion.
Micron is capitalizing on the AI boom with its high-bandwidth memory (HBM) solutions, which are increasingly adopted by major hyperscalers and enterprise customers. Micron is poised to be the key beneficiary of surging AI-related infrastructure spending, as companies continue to build out GPU clusters and AI data centers that require advanced memory solutions. The pricing benefits are likely to be driven by rising demand for AI servers, creating a scarcity of cutting-edge DRAM supplies.
The ongoing momentum in the DRAM market is a major tailwind for Micron. DRAM revenues accounted for more than 79% of Micron’s total sales in the second quarter of fiscal 2026 and increased 74% sequentially. Non-GAAP gross margin of 74.9% for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 reflects a robust improvement from the year-ago quarter’s 37.9% and the previous quarter’s 56.8%.
Over the last two decades, the company has acquired 14 businesses. Most recently, in March 2026, the company completed the acquisition of a facility in Taiwan. Micron is strengthening its industry partnerships to capitalize on growth in AI and data centers. The company is actively engaged in long-term agreements with NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel.
Micron is a cash-rich company with a strong balance sheet. The company exited the second quarter of fiscal 2026 with cash and investments of $16.7 billion. The company generated an operating cash flow of $20.31 billion in the first half of fiscal 2026. In the first half of fiscal 2026, it repurchased $650 million in shares and paid $266 million in dividends.
Keys for Concern
Micron’s operating expenses have been rising (up 35% year over year) due to increased R&D and higher compensation costs. Micron’s fate is highly tied to DRAM and NAND flash pricing. Micron’s capital expenditures (capex) for fiscal 2026 are projected to be more than $25 billion, way higher than the fiscal 2025 capex of $13.8 billion. Chip sales in China account for approximately 11% of Micron’s total revenue. Micron faces competition from Samsung, SK Hynix, Spansion, and Toshiba. While Micron’s acquisitions improve revenue opportunities, the business mix, and profitability, it also increases integration risks.
Mark Notes
Micron is sliding after a strong Q2, with shares down about 15% since earnings despite revenue tripling to $23.9 billion and guidance pointing to about 80% gross margins. Demand for AI-driven memory remains tight, with customers receiving only half of what they need. The sell-off may reflect profit-taking after an approximately 300% run and concerns about peak margins and rising capital expenditures, even as analysts raised price targets.
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