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Micron Technology (MU) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$103.90 -4.70 (-4.33%)
(As of 05:45 PM ET)

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

Sell
1
Hold
1
Buy
26

Based on 28 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 28 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 1 has given a hold rating, and 26 have given a buy rating for MU.

Consensus Price Target

$144.15
38.74% Upside
According to the 28 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Micron Technology, the average price target is $144.15. 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 38.74% from the current price of $103.90.
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MU Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
12/19/23 to 12/18/24
1 Month Ago
11/19/23 to 11/18/24
3 Months Ago
9/20/23 to 9/19/24
1 Year Ago
12/19/22 to 12/19/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
26 Buy rating(s)
26 Buy rating(s)
25 Buy rating(s)
19 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$144.15$143.04$145.65$84.30
Forecasted Upside38.74% Upside46.69% Upside63.20% Upside2.59% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

MU Analyst Recommendations By Month

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MU Price Targets by Month

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Micron Technology Stock vs. The Competition

TypeMicron TechnologyComputer and Technology CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.89
2.68
2.51
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside38.74% Upside429.38% Upside15.36% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
12/18/2024Sanford C. Bernstein
3 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$140.00 ➝ $120.00+8.13%
12/18/2024Rosenblatt Securities
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$250.00 ➝ $250.00+130.20%
12/17/2024Wedbush
4 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$140.00 ➝ $140.00+29.32%
12/13/2024Stifel Nicolaus
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$135.00 ➝ $135.00+34.02%
10/28/2024China Renaissance
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 Initiated CoverageBuy$148.00+37.05%
10/8/2024KeyCorp
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$145.00 ➝ $135.00+31.18%
10/1/2024Cantor Fitzgerald
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 Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$150.00 ➝ $150.00+44.63%
9/27/2024Robert W. Baird
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$172.00 ➝ $150.00+36.51%
9/26/2024Raymond James
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$125.00 ➝ $140.00+28.51%
9/26/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$110.00 ➝ $125.00+15.38%
9/26/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$100.00 ➝ $114.00+2.93%
9/26/2024Susquehanna
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 Lower TargetPositive ➝ Positive$175.00 ➝ $165.00+72.29%
9/26/2024TD Cowen
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$115.00 ➝ $135.00+40.96%
9/26/2024Needham & Company LLC
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$140.00 ➝ $140.00+46.18%
9/18/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$190.00 ➝ $175.00+97.23%
9/17/2024Citigroup
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$175.00 ➝ $150.00+68.27%
9/17/2024UBS Group
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$153.00 ➝ $135.00+51.45%
9/12/2024BNP Paribas
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K. Ackerman
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DowngradeOutperform ➝ Underperform$140.00 ➝ $67.00-26.09%
6/27/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$138.00 ➝ $158.00+16.70%
6/27/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$130.00 ➝ $180.00+32.95%
6/27/2024Piper Sandler
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$130.00 ➝ $150.00+5.37%
6/21/2024Wolfe Research
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$150.00 ➝ $200.00+40.68%
5/31/2024Mizuho
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$150.00 ➝ $155.00+22.73%
5/13/2024Barclays
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$120.00 ➝ $145.00+18.11%
3/21/2024Fox Advisors
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 UpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight
3/21/2024Argus
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$140.00+45.45%
12/21/2023Evercore ISI
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$90.00 ➝ $100.00+18.89%
12/21/2023Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$85.00 ➝ $90.00+14.37%
12/18/2023BMO Capital Markets
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$80.00 ➝ $90.00+10.85%
6/29/2023VNET Group
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 Reiterated RatingMaintains
6/29/202322nd Century Group
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 Reiterated RatingMaintains
4/13/2023New Street Research
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 Boost TargetBuy$75.00 ➝ $100.00+60.69%
1/3/2023Credit Suisse Group
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Chris Caso
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Set Target$66.00+32.05%
12/22/2022Cowen
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 Lower TargetOutperform$70.00 ➝ $66.00+35.16%

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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 Thursday, December 12, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Micron Technology pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Micron Technology
Bull Case

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

  • Micron Technology, Inc. reported a significant revenue increase of 93.3% compared to the same quarter last year, indicating strong growth potential and demand for its memory and storage products.
  • The company beat earnings expectations with $1.18 earnings per share, surpassing the consensus estimate of $0.97, which reflects effective management and operational efficiency.
  • Micron Technology, Inc. has a current stock price of approximately $113.00, which analysts believe has room for growth, with a consensus price target of $143.04, suggesting potential upside for investors.
  • The recent quarterly dividend of $0.115, with an annualized yield of 0.45%, provides a return on investment for shareholders, making it attractive for income-focused investors.
  • Analysts have issued a "Moderate Buy" rating for Micron Technology, Inc., with 26 out of 29 analysts recommending the stock, indicating strong market confidence in the company's future performance.

Micron Technology
Bear Case

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

  • The company has a relatively low return on equity of 1.58%, which may indicate less efficiency in generating profits from shareholders' equity compared to industry peers.
  • Micron Technology, Inc. has a net margin of only 3.10%, suggesting that while revenues are high, profitability may be constrained, which could affect long-term growth prospects.
  • Recent insider selling, including a transaction where an executive sold 4,890 shares, may raise concerns about the company's future performance and insider confidence.
  • Some analysts have downgraded their ratings, with BNP Paribas cutting their rating to "underperform" and reducing the price target significantly, indicating potential risks in the stock's performance.
  • The semiconductor industry is highly cyclical and subject to rapid changes in technology and demand, which could impact Micron Technology, Inc.'s revenue and profitability in the future.

MU Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 28 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Micron Technology is $144.15, with a high forecast of $250.00 and a low forecast of $67.00.

28 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Micron Technology in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 1 hold rating and 26 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" MU shares.

According to analysts, Micron Technology's stock has a predicted upside of 38.74% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Analysts like Micron Technology more than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for Micron Technology is 2.89 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.68. Learn more on how MU compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:MU) was last updated on 12/18/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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