MU Stock Surges 20% With A 6-day Winning Spree On Barclays PT Hike To $450
Micron Technology (MU) – a designer and manufacturer of memory and storage products – hit 6-day winning streak, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to 20%. The company’s market cap has surged by about $75 billion over the last 6 days and currently stands at $450 billion.
The stock has YTD (year-to-date) return of 40.0% compared to 1% for S&P 500. This calls for a re-evaluation of the stock’s valuation to find out whether this is an opportunity or a trap.
What Triggered The Rally?
[1] Wave of Analyst Upgrades and Price Target Hikes
- Barclays raised price target to $450
- Multiple ‘Buy’ ratings followed from HSBC, Stifel, and TD Cowen
- Impact: Jumped over 7% on heavy volume, Sustained institutional accumulation
[2] AI-Driven Memory Supercycle
- High-Bandwidth Memory (HBM) sold out through 2026
- Severe supply-demand imbalance in DRAM and NAND markets
- Impact: Increased investor confidence, Stock price momentum
Opportunity or Trap?
Below is our take on valuation.
There is not much to fear in MU stock given its overall Strong operating performance and financial condition. But given its Very High valuation, the stock appears Relatively Expensive (For details, see Buy or Sell MU).
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Returns vs 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 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| 6D (Current Streak) | 19.9% | -0.2% |
| 1M (21D) | 44.6% | 0.5% |
| 3M (63D) | 101.4% | 3.2% |
| YTD 2026 | 40.0% | 1.0% |
| 2025 | 240.2% | 16.4% |
| 2024 | -1.0% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 71.9% | 24.2% |
However, big gains can follow sharp reversals – but how has MU behaved after prior drops? See MU Dip Buyer Analysis to learn more.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 72 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 16 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 50 | 4 |
| 4D | 15 | 7 |
| 5D | 4 | 2 |
| 6D | 1 | 3 |
| 7D or more | 2 | 0 |
| Total >=3 D | 72 | 16 |
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 FQ4 | 2026 FQ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $11.3 Bil | $13.6 Bil |
| Operating Income | $3.7 Bil | $6.1 Bil |
| Net Income | $3.2 Bil | $5.2 Bil |
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