What Could Spark the Micron Technology Stock’s Next Big Move
Micron Technology has a notable history of sharp rallies, with the stock surging over 50% in under two months multiple times, especially in key years like 2013 and 2020. Additionally, it has achieved gains above 30% in similar short spans on numerous occasions. If past patterns hold, specific catalysts could propel MU shares to significant new highs, offering substantial opportunities for investors.
Triggers That Could Boost The Stock
- AI Memory Growth HBM revenue $2B in Q4 FY25, sold out through 2025. Samsung HBM price cuts noted.
- DRAM Market Surge Q1 FY26 gross margin 51.5%, DRAM prices surged 20-70% in Sep.
- NAND Recovery FY25 NAND revenue grew 18% to $8.5B. AI demand drives 1 in 5 NAND bits by 2026.
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How Do Financials Look Right Now
It certainly helps if the fundamentals check out. For details on MU Read Buy or Sell MU Stock. Below are a few numbers that matter.
- Revenue Growth: 48.9% LTM and 20.3% last 3-year average.
- Cash Generation: Nearly 4.5% free cash flow margin and 26.2% operating margin LTM.
- Valuation: Micron Technology stock trades at a P/E multiple of 29.2
- Opportunity vs S&P: Compared to S&P, you get higher valuation, higher revenue growth, and lower margins
| MU | S&P Median | |
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| Sector | Information Technology | – |
| Industry | Semiconductors | – |
| PE Ratio | 29.2 | 23.7 |
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| LTM* Revenue Growth | 48.9% | 5.2% |
| 3Y Average Annual Revenue Growth | 20.3% | 5.3% |
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| LTM* Operating Margin | 26.2% | 18.8% |
| 3Y Average Operating Margin | -1.1% | 17.9% |
| LTM* Free Cash Flow Margin | 4.5% | 13.1% |
*LTM: Last Twelve Months
But How Does The Stock Do In Bad Times?
Looking at Micron’s past dips, it’s clear the stock can get hit hard when the market stumbles. During the Dot-Com Bubble, MU plunged over 82%, and the Global Financial Crisis slammed it even more, nearly 88%. The 2018 correction dragged shares down about 54%, while the Covid selloff and the recent inflation shock both saw declines close to 42-50%. Even with strong fundamentals, those are steep drops. It shows that no matter how solid things look, Micron isn’t immune when broader market turmoil hits.
But the risk is not limited to major market crashes. Stocks fall even when markets are good – think events like earnings, business updates, and outlook changes. Read MU Dip Buyer Analyses to see how the stock has recovered from sharp dips in the past.
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