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NASDAQ:MU
Micron Technology (MU)
1,151.01
+17.02 (1.50%)
as of Jun 18, 2026, 11:59:58 pm Market Open.
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COMMENT
It delivered okay numbers last night: better sales and earnings than expected, but it saw softer demand in PCs. Its current quarter forecast disappoints the street due to customers facing shortages of other parts. Gross margin guidance didn't indicate much erosion. Shares tumbled after the report but partially recovered after the CEO addressed shareholders.
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COMMENT
It reports tomorrow. It might report in-line, but then lowers its forecast. It's possible now during the semis shortage, because Micron makes a specific kind of chip--DRAMs and Flash, which are low margin but abundant in the U.S. So, their earnings are a problem. Any upside surprise can send the semis group higher, because they are bunched together in ETFs.
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Premium contentTOP PICK
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly We reiterate our TOP PICK with MU, the memory and storage technology company. It trades at 21x earnings compared to peers at 37x. With good earnings growth prospects it trades with a PEG ratio under 1.0 and is presently valued at just over 2x book value. It recently initiated a small dividend that is expected to less than 50% of cash flow. We would buy this with a stop loss at $63, looking to achieve $115 -- upside potential over 55%. Yield 0.54% (Analysts’ price target is $115.12)
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DON'T BUY
A global leader in memory chips. Customers include data centres, PCs, graphics and autos. As we know, there's a supply shortage in semis especially for cars. Note: this is one of many cyclical swings in this industry over a 30-year period, so this shortage isn't a surprise. This sector demands flexibility and innovation to adjust to rapid changes in new products using semis with short life cycles. MU is guiding high-single-digit volumes for the next quarter. The stock peaked in April at $95 and is now at $77. It isn't on his radar now. It's not for the feint of heart, though the street really likes it.
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Premium contentTOP PICK
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Uncharacteristically, we are again making MU a TOP PICK, after it triggered our stop just a short while ago. At that time it was monetizing an overall 50% gain. We still see upside and it still appears to be at good value here. It trades at 30x earnings compared to peers and earnings as expected to double again over the upcoming year. We would buy this with a stop loss at $60, looking to achieve $113 -- upside potential over 41%. Yield 0% (Analysts’ price target is $113.20)
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Premium contentPAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Aug 11/20, Up 67.5%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly MU has triggered our $80 stop, so we are recommending covering the remaining position at this time. Combined with the previous recommendation to cover 50%, this has resulted in a net investment return of 50%.
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Premium contentPAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Aug 11/20, Up 92.6%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with MU is continuing to progress well. We now recommend trailing up the stop (from $55) to $80. Along with the recommendation to cover 50% previously, this would all but guarantee a minimum return on investment of 50%.
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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Mar 31/20, Up 109%) A manufacturer in the semiconductor field. More demand than supply, so right place at right time. Beat top and bottom lines in January. Price target of $108.90.
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