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NASDAQ:MU
This summary was created by AI, based on 46 opinions in the last 12 months.
Micron Technology (MU) has experienced a remarkable increase in value, gaining about 220% this year due to a shortage in memory supply, notably from data centers. While many analysts agree that the stock's fundamentals are strong, the overall market sentiment reveals caution due to its high beta and historical cyclicality in the semiconductor industry. Experts point to the risks of a potential correction, particularly as speculative interest has surged, making the stock feel more like a meme than a solid investment. Furthermore, although there are bullish projections regarding demand from AI and data centers, many analysts also suggest reducing positions or waiting for a pullback before making new investments. Overall, the landscape appears promising, yet fraught with risks that warrant careful consideration before entering or expanding investment in MU.
Stock's done extremely well. Now let's zoom out a bit. There's a current shift in where profit pools are. Memory has done REALLY well because there's a huge shortage.
Not a long-term hold. It's known as a "deep cyclical" -- times you make $100 per share, and times you lose $$. This memory shortage is more structural in nature, so at $330 it's worth holding on to. Hold for years 1 and 2 of profitability, but in year 3 market will be anticipating year 4 of potentially negative earnings.
He bought this in late October at $223 (doubled since), based on triple-digit revenue and earnings gains, because DRAM pricing continues to rise. Eventually, this pricing will moderate, but when it levels, trouble usually follows. Don't be overweight this as the price approaches $500. He expects a strong report today. He wants to hear them talk about the potential competition from Samsung and others.
Great time to pick it up, though it would be nice if you could get it a little lower. Buy 1/3 here, another around $325, and under $300 would be a bargain. He bought a bit this morning around the $380 level.
Historically cyclical, but AI revolution has taken demand beyond the boom-and-bust cycle. Latest report blew the doors off. Some analysts have targets of $500-550.
The valuation is too high. Is up 362% in one year. A good company. Trades at 41x PE. Analysts expect earnings to increase 500% in 3 years. He thinks earnings will be more than revenues are today. But it's risky. One earnings miss will hurt Micron and the whole sector. If you've owned this for 3 years, take profits.
Demand for memory has gone off the charts. Usually extremely cyclical part of the semi chain, but there's so much demand that supply hasn't caught up. A commodity-type company, so he has no interest in it.
As for NVDA, he has more comfort owning TSM. It means he doesn't have to bet on which horse is going to win the race, but owns the racetrack instead. NVDA's valuation is reasonably attractive. On another material pullback, would probably do a deep dive of research.
TSM has by far the largest market share, so it's a much safer play. MU is one of 3 leading players in memory, which is very cyclical. Right now, it's closer to the bottom than the top, so still further upside. However, these stocks stop working way ahead of the cycle peaking.
Not an expensive stock, but risky because of the cycle. So you need to watch it closely.
The whole space was very cyclical, but then AI came along and extended the cycle. He'd put a stop in around $330-340. $100 runway to analysts' price target. Go in by stages. Your exit would be $320-330.
(Analysts’ price target is $553.00)