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Micron Technology (MU)

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-81.53 (9.94%)
as of Jul 29, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 59 opinions in the last 12 months.

Micron Technology (MU-Q) is a company that has experienced significant volatility, with experts offering mixed views on its prospects. Several analysts note that while the company has benefited from a current memory chip shortage and strong demand driven by AI and data centers, the stock's substantial increase in value this year raises concerns about its sustainability. Some experts warn investors to consider reducing their positions or selling, citing potential future supply gluts and increasing competition. In contrast, a few analysts maintain that long-term demand for memory will be bolstered by the evolution of AI technology, pointing to historical strength in the company's performance. Overall, the stock's present valuation and future trajectory remain highly debated among experts, with warnings about its speculative nature.

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MU vs. CLS vs. NVDA

When everything's going up together, makes it harder to differentiate on a technical basis. He compares stocks head to head using charts to see which are outperforming.

Right now, NVDA has been the highest ranked stock in US reports, and that's the one he holds. In Canada, CLS has been the highest-ranked stock, and his portfolios hold that as well. MU has been trailing a bit, but might catch up, hard to say.

HOLD

Just yesterday, BAC listed it as one of its favourites, with a 12-month price target of $175. His own target is between $155-160. 2/3 of revenue is in DRAM, and that's why it's done so well, especially needed for AI.

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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick May 02/24, Up 52.9%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

Our PAST TOP PICK with MU has achieved its target at $134.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering half the position at this time and trailing up the stop (from $101) to $118.  

SELL

Pretty fully priced. He's taken profits. You could probably look a little further down the food chain, perhaps at some of the equipment suppliers like ASML or ALAB.

(Analysts’ price target is $128.00)
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TOP PICK
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

We reiterate this maker of memory chips as a TOP PICK. It has just released a high capacity "monolithic" chip  that is the first of its kind for critical applications with AI and machine learning.  It trades at 15x earnings and under 3x book value.  We like that quarterly cash reserves remain stable as they aggressively retire debt.  We recommend trailing up the stop (from $82) to $101, looking to achieve $134 -- upside potential of 19%.  Yield 0.4%  

(Analysts’ price target is $133.50)
TOP PICK

AI is in its infancy, major driver of profitability. Has come down with the market, so at a relatively good level. Lots of upside on fundamentals and technicals. The price target is $132, but could go as high as $150. This type of name should perform well in this phase of the market. Yield is 0.4%.

(Analysts’ price target is $132.67)
TOP PICK

Memory in chips is cyclical, boom/bust. Just came out of a prolonged down cycle. On the other side now. Exposure to high bandwidth memory, needed for AI applications. Chips are sold out for most of fiscal 2025 already. Yield is 0.4%.

(Analysts’ price target is $131.76)
TRADE

It is best for the storage component of AI. He likes the short term outlook and it has been getting traction so you could add at this point. It can be quite volatile.

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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jul 04/23, Up 22.9%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

Our PAST TOP PICK with MU has achieved its $75 target.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering half the position and maintaining the stop at $82.

BUY

Is -7% in the past month. The stock bottomed when the CEO said it would. He's more bullish than the CEO, and shares are going higher.

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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jul 04/23, Up 43.5%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

Our PAST TOP PICK with MU is progressing well.  To remain disciplined, we recommend trailing up the stop (from $72) to $82 at this time.  

PARTIAL BUY

It can tread water and return to the high-$70s. If there's a PC refresh cycle this year, MU won't stay this long. But some now and more in the high-$70s.

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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jul 04/23, Up 41%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

Our PAST TOP PICK with MU is progressing well.  To remain disciplined, we recommend trailing up the stop (from $64) to $72 at this time.  

PARTIAL BUY

They report Wednesday. This has a habit of shares running up till reporting, then it drops after reporting. If you can handle this volatility, buy some before, then after the report. Their prospects are directly tied to a winder economic expansion. Also, there's a new refresh cycle coming in PC sales.

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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jul 04/23, Up 17.3%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

Our PAST TOP PICK with MU has achieved its target at $75.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering half the position at this time and trailing up the stop (from $61) to $64.  

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