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Micron Technology (MU)

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This summary was created by AI, based on 74 opinions in the last 12 months.

Micron Technology (MU) is at the center of discussions due to its substantial gains in the memory chip sector, driven primarily by AI demand and data center growth. Experts express a mix of optimism and caution, as Micron's stock has surged 210% this year, leading to concerns about sustainability and potential overvaluation in the near term. While many analysts praise Micron's innovative strategies and favorable long-term contracts, they also highlight the cyclical nature of the memory market, which can lead to volatility and significant price corrections. The consensus generally points to an expectation of continued strong performance due to ongoing shortages and strategic positioning, yet warnings about the risks of price corrections and the diminishing growth after an impressive upward trajectory remain prevalent. Overall, the sentiment around Micron intersects optimism regarding its innovations with caution about its current valuation and the cyclical nature of the memory market.

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TOP PICK

Growing for a reason, which is that exponentially increasing revenue because of demand for its product. Sweet spot for servers and GPUs. Technically, sat around 50-day MA for a while, can move aggressively after a breakout. Could see it continue to do well through July. Yield is 0.3%.

(Analysts’ price target is $163.88)
BUY

In answer to the question comparing NVIDIA and Micron, he can't tell which one will outperform so you could buy both on a pullback. He considers them more of a trading type of stock. Be careful though - they have high momentum have the potential to be very volatile

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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.  

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