Fall 2026
Posted on 8/16/2026
Memory and storage semiconductor manufacturer
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Boise, ID, USA
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Micron Technology designs and manufactures memory and storage products, including DRAM, NAND, and NOR flash. These products power devices across computing, networking, automotive, industrial, and mobile markets. The company sells to OEMs, distributors, and end users worldwide and funds ongoing research and development to meet evolving needs. Micron aims to provide scalable memory solutions and maintain an inclusive, growth‑oriented workplace for its employees.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Boise, Idaho
Founded
1978
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China's Yangtze Memory Technologies has surpassed Micron Technology in global NAND shipments, capturing 14% of the market in Q2 2026, according to Counterpoint Research. Micron and Kioxia each held 13%, whilst Samsung led with 25%. However, YMTC ranked only fifth by NAND revenue, behind both Micron and Kioxia, as it focuses on lower-priced consumer products. Micron generated record NAND revenue of $9.9 billion in fiscal Q3, nearly doubling sequentially. Data-centre SSD revenue exceeded $5 billion, more than doubling from the previous quarter. YMTC's shipments rose 22% year over year as supply shortages helped expand sales to domestic manufacturers. The company is mass-producing 267-layer 3D NAND whilst developing 300-plus-layer products. Micron expects tight NAND supply-demand conditions to persist beyond 2027.
Micron stock trades near $911 after surging 189% in 2026, yet Wall Street analysts see roughly 70% more upside potential. The semiconductor company holds a Strong Buy rating from 29 of 30 analysts tracked by TipRanks, with an average price target of $1,569. The rally stems from exploding demand for AI memory. Micron reported quarterly revenue of $41.46 billion, up from $9.30 billion year-over-year, with DRAM revenue jumping 343%. The company has signed 16 multi-year customer deals covering approximately 20% of its DRAM output and a third of its NAND production. Industry reports indicate suppliers have already booked much of their 2027 capacity. Analyst targets range from $1,100 to $2,200, reflecting disagreement over how long tight memory supply will persist.
Micron Technology shares fell approximately 1.1% on Tuesday despite Mizuho analyst Vijay Rakesh maintaining an Outperform rating with a $1,375 price target. Rakesh believes DRAM and NAND supply will remain tight through 2027, with new capacity not arriving until 2028. Micron reported record revenue of $41.46 billion in its latest quarter, up from $23.86 billion sequentially and $9.30 billion year-over-year. GAAP gross margin reached 84.6%, whilst operating cash flow hit $25.39 billion. Rakesh expects gross margins to remain above 80% as AI drives demand for high-performance memory. However, Micron traded at $861.51 on 11 August, 98.22% above its GF Value estimate of $434.62, suggesting the stock already prices in a strong memory cycle. The valuation leaves limited room for disappointment if supply catches up faster than expected.
Micron stock has surged nearly 690% over the past year but has fallen roughly 30% since June, puzzling investors given its relatively low valuation. The chip manufacturer's historical volatility likely prevents it from realising its full potential. In the first nine months of fiscal 2026, Micron's revenue soared 203% to $79 billion, with net income reaching $47 billion. Despite this growth, the stock trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 20 and a forward ratio of 12, suggesting investor reluctance. Whilst five-year pricing agreements with customers offer stability, Micron faces potential competition from Chinese manufacturers like ChangXin Memory Technologies, which may begin producing high-bandwidth memory by year-end. Historically, supply has eventually caught up with demand in every previous upcycle.
Citi analyst Atif Malik cut Micron Technology's price target 18% to $1,150 from $1,400 whilst maintaining a Buy rating, warning that DRAM and NAND pricing cycles may be nearing their peak. The firm reduced fiscal 2027 and 2028 earnings estimates by 1% and 2% respectively, expecting gross margins to retreat from the mid-80% range toward the mid-70% range next year as pricing power moderates. Micron posted fiscal third-quarter revenue of $41.46 billion, up from $9.30 billion a year earlier. Management expects fourth-quarter revenue near $50 billion. Malik cited Chinese competition and capacity additions in NAND and DRAM markets as the biggest risk. However, roughly 40% of Micron's DRAM bits are covered by long-term pricing agreements, providing some protection.