Micron Technology Inc. (MU) shares are trading slightly lower Wednesday morning as investors take some chips off the table following an absolutely blistering rally. We're talking about a stock that's gained more than 230% this year, and at some point, people want to lock in those gains.
A Year for the Record Books
Micron's run in 2025 has been nothing short of spectacular. The stock climbed from the mid-$80s back in January to touch $298.83 this month, adding more than $200 per share along the way. That kind of move has pushed the company's market cap to around $325 billion and lifted its trailing price-to-earnings ratio to roughly 27 times earnings.
Those valuation levels tell you everything about investor sentiment right now. The market is convinced that Micron will be a central player in the artificial intelligence infrastructure buildout, and they're willing to pay up for that exposure.
Wall Street Stays Bullish
The analyst community is singing from the same hymnal. JPMorgan, KeyBanc and Cantor have all reiterated Overweight ratings, while Needham and Rosenblatt are sticking with Buy calls and Wedbush maintains an Outperform. Even Goldman Sachs, which holds a Neutral rating, still expects the shares to grind higher from here.
Price targets have been racing upward into the low-to-mid $300s. JPMorgan and Cantor are leading the charge at $350, KeyBanc sits at $325, and Needham is at $300. But the real outlier is Rosenblatt, which has slapped a Street-high $500 target on the stock based on its view that Micron can generate roughly $36 per share in fiscal 2027.
The bull case centers on strong DRAM and NAND pricing, continued momentum in high-bandwidth memory (HBM), and a multi-year supercycle in AI and data-center spending. Basically, all the tailwinds are blowing in the same direction.
The Numbers Behind the Rally
Micron's first-quarter report gave investors plenty to cheer about. The company delivered revenue of $13.64 billion and adjusted earnings of $4.78 per share, both comfortably ahead of Wall Street estimates. That beat provided the fuel for the stock's powerful breakout.
But it was the guidance that really got people excited. Management projected second-quarter revenue of about $18.7 billion and told investors to expect record revenue and margins in fiscal 2026. They're framing this upturn as structurally different from past cycles, pointing to the HBM market as a key driver.
According to Micron's forecast, the HBM market will expand from roughly $35 billion in 2025 to $100 billion by 2028. That's nearly a tripling in three years. Several analysts have noted that the company is on track to hit mid-70s gross margins while the stock still trades below what they consider typical peak-earnings multiples.
What the Charts Say
Micron Technology shares were down 1.84% at $287.25 at the time of publication Wednesday. The stock is trading near its 52-week high of $298.83, so some consolidation here wouldn't be surprising.
Traders are watching key support around $284, where the stock found a floor during the session. If that level holds, it could provide a launching pad for another leg higher. On the flip side, resistance remains strong near that 52-week high of $298.83, which may act as a psychological ceiling for now.
The momentum remains impressive. The stock carries a standout momentum score of 98.89 alongside a quality score of 97.21, suggesting the underlying trend remains firmly intact despite the recent pause.