Micron Technology Stock Slides -14% With A 5-Day Losing Spree
Micron Technology (MU) stock hit day 5 of a continuous streak of days with losses, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to a -14% return. The company has lost about $32 Bil in value over the last 5 days, with its current market capitalization at about $188 Bil. The stock remains 168.7% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 14.3% for the S&P 500.
Micron’s recent streak saw shares pressured by cooling AI trade sentiment, as investors questioned broader market sustainability and financing for key players. This pre-earnings anxiety overshadowed the memory giant, just before its robust Q1 results confirmed its pivotal role in the ongoing AI data center boom.
What is the point? Sustained weakness can be more than noise. It often signals shifting sentiment or deeper concerns. A multi-day losing streak may warn of further downside, or present an opportunity to buy if fundamentals are intact. Our take: There is not much to fear in MU stock given its overall Strong operating performance and financial condition. Considering stock’s Moderate valuation, we think it is Attractive (see Buy or Sell MU).
For quick background, MU provides memory and storage products, including DRAM semiconductor devices, through segments focused on compute, networking, mobile, storage, and embedded business units.
Comparing MU Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for MU stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | MU | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | -3.0% | -1.2% |
| 5D (Current Streak) | -14.5% | -2.4% |
| 1M (21D) | -6.8% | 0.7% |
| 3M (63D) | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| YTD 2025 | 168.7% | 14.3% |
| 2024 | -1.0% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 71.9% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -45.9% | -19.4% |
Take a look at what history tells you about whether past dips like this have been buying opportunities or traps: MU Dip Buyer Analysis.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 24 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 63 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 9 | 17 |
| 4D | 2 | 35 |
| 5D | 2 | 9 |
| 6D | 5 | 0 |
| 7D or more | 6 | 2 |
| Total >=3 D | 24 | 63 |
Key Financials for Micron Technology (MU)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $25.1 Bil | $37.4 Bil |
| Operating Income | $1.3 Bil | $9.8 Bil |
| Net Income | $778.0 Mil | $8.5 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ3 | 2025 FQ4 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $9.3 Bil | $11.3 Bil |
| Operating Income | $2.2 Bil | $3.7 Bil |
| Net Income | $1.9 Bil | $3.2 Bil |
The losing streak MU stock is currently on doesn’t inspire much confidence among investors. In contrast, Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, with a collection of 30 stocks, has a track record of comfortably outperforming its benchmark that includes all 3 — the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices. Why is that? As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.