Micron Technology Inc (NASDAQ:MU) has earned a price target lift from Wedbush analysts ahead of its fiscal first quarter earnings on Wednesday, with the firm pointing to stronger-than-expected improvements in memory industry pricing and a more favorable margin outlook. The firm raised its 12-month price target on the chipmaker to $300 from $220 while reiterating an ‘Outperform' rating.
I'm downgrading Micron Technology, Inc. to a Hold ahead of its fiscal Q1 '26 release, despite strong AI-driven fundamentals and a 186.5% YTD rally. MU's pivot from consumer to enterprise DRAM/HBM, driven by AI and data center demand, supports a structurally bullish long-term thesis. DRAM and NAND pricing is surging amid supply constraints, but MU's near-term risk-reward is unfavorable given high expectations and recent sector volatility.
MU's DRAM revenues are likely to surge 58% year over year in Q1 as AI workloads boost demand for high-performance memory.
Wall Street expects Micron to report earnings per share between $3.77 and $3.94, representing more than double the $1.79 posted in the same period last year.
Micron Technology (MU) is refocusing on high-margin Cloud Memory, leveraging robust demand from hyperscalers and strong HBM chip adoption. MU's Cloud Memory business, with 59% gross and 48% operating margins, is expected to drive margin expansion as product mix shifts away from Mobile & Client. I reiterate a Buy rating on MU with a $311 price target, based on 10.18x eFY27 EV/aEBITDA, reflecting durable growth and reduced cyclicality.
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MU eyes strong Q1 gains as AI-driven memory demand, better pricing and new chip ramps set the stage for a robust earnings update.
Micron Technology (MU) is benefiting from a memory supercycle, driven by HBM market share gains and surging memory prices. MU's data center segment now comprises 56% of revenue with 52% gross margins, aided by strategic exit from the Crucial consumer business. Despite strong fundamentals and AI tailwinds, MU is downgraded to Hold as shares trade at elevated 5.1x FY26 revenue, ahead of consensus.
I upgraded MU to a Strong Buy after its 180% YTD rally, as its forward non-GAAP P/E fell to 14x, down from 16x in my last rating. The cheaper valuation is driven by significant upward revisions to forward revenue and earnings consensus. MU's revenue growth continues to accelerate into FY2026, supported by a significant jump in gross margin and triple-digit EPS growth in 1Q FY2026.
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