Micron Technology (MU) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$98.78 -4.40 (-4.26%)

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Micron Technology - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 26 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
2

Buy
23

Based on 26 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Micron Technology in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 26 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 2 have given a hold rating, and 23 have given a buy rating for MU.

Consensus Price Target

$134.96
36.62% Upside

According to the 26 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Micron Technology, the average price target is $134.96. The highest price target for MU is $250.00, while the lowest price target for MU is $67.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 36.62% from the current price of $98.78.

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MU Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 2/22/24 to 2/21/25	1 Month Ago 1/23/24 to 1/22/25	3 Months Ago 11/24/23 to 11/23/24	1 Year Ago 2/22/23 to 2/22/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	23 Buy rating(s)	23 Buy rating(s)	26 Buy rating(s)	22 Buy rating(s)
Hold	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$134.96	$135.24	$143.04	$94.95
Forecasted Upside	36.62% Upside	23.81% Upside	39.36% Upside	10.52% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

MU Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

MU Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Micron Technology Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Micron Technology	Computer and Technology Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.85	2.68	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	36.62% Upside	56.75% Upside	14.37% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent MU News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
1/28/2025	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	Joseph Moore Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$98.00 ➝ $91.00	+2.41%
12/20/2024	Barclays 3 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$145.00 ➝ $110.00	+26.31%
12/19/2024	Piper Sandler 2 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$150.00 ➝ $120.00	+38.84%
12/19/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$180.00 ➝ $145.00	+66.34%
12/19/2024	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$135.00 ➝ $130.00	+47.21%
12/19/2024	Cantor Fitzgerald Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$150.00 ➝ $130.00	+47.21%
12/19/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$145.00 ➝ $128.00	+49.27%
12/19/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$175.00 ➝ $140.00	+61.89%
12/19/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$135.00 ➝ $125.00	+20.31%
12/19/2024	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$135.00 ➝ $115.00	+10.68%
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12/19/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral	$125.00 ➝ $110.00	+5.87%
12/19/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$135.00 ➝ $125.00	+20.31%
12/19/2024	Needham & Company LLC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$140.00 ➝ $120.00	+15.50%
12/19/2024	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$150.00 ➝ $130.00	+25.12%
12/18/2024	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$140.00 ➝ $120.00	+8.13%
12/18/2024	Rosenblatt Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$250.00 ➝ $250.00	+130.20%
12/17/2024	Wedbush Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$140.00 ➝ $140.00	+29.32%
10/28/2024	China Renaissance Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$148.00	+37.05%
10/8/2024	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$145.00 ➝ $135.00	+31.18%
9/26/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$125.00 ➝ $140.00	+28.51%
9/26/2024	Susquehanna Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Positive ➝ Positive	$175.00 ➝ $165.00	+72.29%
9/17/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$175.00 ➝ $150.00	+68.27%
9/12/2024	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	K. Ackerman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Underperform	$140.00 ➝ $67.00	-26.09%
6/21/2024	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$150.00 ➝ $200.00	+40.68%
3/21/2024	Fox Advisors Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Equal Weight ➝ Overweight
3/21/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$140.00	+45.45%
12/21/2023	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$90.00 ➝ $100.00	+18.89%
12/21/2023	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$85.00 ➝ $90.00	+14.37%
12/18/2023	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$80.00 ➝ $90.00	+10.85%
6/29/2023	VNET Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Maintains
6/29/2023	22nd Century Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Maintains
4/13/2023	New Street Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$75.00 ➝ $100.00	+60.69%

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Should I Buy Micron Technology Stock? MU Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, February 17, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Micron Technology pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Micron Technology
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Micron Technology, Inc.:

Micron Technology, Inc. reported a strong earnings per share (EPS) of $1.79 for the latest quarter, exceeding the consensus estimate of $1.60 by $0.19. This indicates robust financial performance and effective management, which can attract investors.
The company achieved a remarkable revenue of $8.71 billion, matching analyst expectations and reflecting an impressive 84.3% increase compared to the same quarter last year. Such growth can signal a strong market position and potential for future profitability.
Micron Technology, Inc. has a net margin of 13.34%, which suggests that the company is efficient in converting revenue into actual profit. A higher net margin can indicate better financial health and operational efficiency.
The current stock price is approximately $85.21, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking to enter at a favorable valuation, especially given the company's recent performance.
The company has a low dividend payout ratio of 13.26%, indicating that it retains a significant portion of its earnings for reinvestment. This can be appealing to growth-oriented investors who prefer companies that reinvest profits to fuel expansion.

Micron Technology
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Micron Technology, Inc. for these reasons:

Despite the strong performance, the semiconductor industry is highly cyclical and can be affected by fluctuations in demand, which may impact Micron Technology, Inc.'s future earnings and stock performance.
Insider transactions, such as the recent sale of 4,890 shares by an executive vice president, could raise concerns about the company's future prospects and may indicate a lack of confidence among insiders.
The company operates in a competitive market with significant pressure from other semiconductor manufacturers, which could affect its market share and pricing power.
Analysts have varied opinions on the stock, with some reducing target prices, which may create uncertainty for potential investors regarding the stock's future performance.
With 80.84% of the stock owned by institutional investors, there may be less room for retail investors to influence the stock price, potentially leading to volatility based on institutional trading decisions.

MU Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 26 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Micron Technology is $134.96, with a high forecast of $250.00 and a low forecast of $67.00.
: 26 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Micron Technology in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 2 hold ratings and 23 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" MU shares.
: According to analysts, Micron Technology's stock has a predicted upside of 36.62% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Micron Technology's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.
: Micron Technology has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Cantor Fitzgerald, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Needham & Company LLC, Piper Sandler, Robert W. Baird, Rosenblatt Securities, Sanford C. Bernstein, Stifel Nicolaus, TD Cowen, The Goldman Sachs Group, UBS Group, Wedbush, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Micron Technology more than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for Micron Technology is 2.85 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.68. Learn more on how MU compares to other companies.

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Micron Technology (MU) Stock Forecast & Price Target