Timber Creek Capital Management LLC Sells 3,451 Shares of Micron Technology, Inc. $MU

Key Points

• Timber Creek Capital trimmed its stake in Micron by 6.4% in Q4, selling 3,451 shares and leaving it with 50,860 shares worth about $14.52 million (roughly 3.4% of the firm's holdings, its 10th-largest position).
• Company insiders have been active sellers recently — executives including EVP April S. Arnzen (40,000 shares at $347.39) and EVP Sumit Sadana (25,000 shares at $429.89) contributed to a total of 91,623 insider shares sold (~$35.1 million) in the last quarter.
• Wall Street is increasingly bullish on Micron amid rising AI memory demand, with several price-target raises (Barclays to $675) and a MarketBeat consensus rating of "Buy" and a $464.61 target price.

Timber Creek Capital Management LLC decreased its holdings in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU - Free Report) by 6.4% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 50,860 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock after selling 3,451 shares during the period. Micron Technology makes up about 3.4% of Timber Creek Capital Management LLC's holdings, making the stock its 10th biggest position. Timber Creek Capital Management LLC's holdings in Micron Technology were worth $14,516,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in MU. Brighton Jones LLC increased its position in Micron Technology by 18.3% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 6,318 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock worth $532,000 after purchasing an additional 976 shares during the period. Sivia Capital Partners LLC increased its position in Micron Technology by 21.7% during the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 3,528 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock worth $435,000 after purchasing an additional 628 shares during the period. United Bank acquired a new position in Micron Technology during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $236,000. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. boosted its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 67.9% during the 2nd quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 16,984 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock worth $2,093,000 after acquiring an additional 6,867 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Sei Investments Co. boosted its stake in shares of Micron Technology by 5.6% during the 2nd quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 405,545 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock worth $49,987,000 after acquiring an additional 21,619 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.84% of the company's stock.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, EVP April S. Arnzen sold 40,000 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, April 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $347.39, for a total value of $13,895,600.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 125,737 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $43,679,776.43. This represents a 24.13% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Sumit Sadana sold 25,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, February 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $429.89, for a total value of $10,747,250.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 248,021 shares in the company, valued at approximately $106,621,747.69. This represents a 9.16% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold a total of 91,623 shares of company stock worth $35,053,508 in the last quarter. Corporate insiders own 0.24% of the company's stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several brokerages have recently commented on MU. Barclays boosted their price target on Micron Technology from $450.00 to $675.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research note on Thursday, March 19th. Citigroup decreased their price target on Micron Technology from $510.00 to $425.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, March 31st. Piper Sandler boosted their price target on Micron Technology from $275.00 to $400.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 7th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price target on Micron Technology from $470.00 to $550.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research note on Thursday, March 19th. Finally, Phillip Securities raised Micron Technology to a "strong-buy" rating in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-eight have assigned a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of "Buy" and a consensus target price of $464.61.

Micron Technology News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts raised intrinsic-value views and price targets after fresh research on AI memory demand; one update lifted fair value from ~$425 to ~$526, supporting higher expectations for MU. Why The Micron Technology (MU) Investment Story Is Shifting With AI Memory And Valuation Rethinks
• Positive Sentiment: Major firms (KeyBanc, Mizuho and others) reiterated Overweight/buy calls and high targets (some as high as $600); KeyBanc flagged ~40% upside into earnings — a catalyst that likely helped buying today. Micron Stock Is on a Tear. How It Could Soar Another 40%.
• Positive Sentiment: ETF and flows: a new DRAM‑focused ETF makes it easier for investors to buy the AI‑memory trade, likely increasing capital flows into MU and peers. This New ETF Aims to Capitalize on Surging AI Memory Chip Demand (MU)
• Positive Sentiment: Product/partner validation: Nvidia/Cadence design tools and other AI design initiatives are being adopted by major customers including Micron — a signal MU’s products fit AI customers’ roadmaps. Nvidia And Cadence Deepen AI Chip Design Ties As Investors Weigh Upside
• Neutral Sentiment: Sector rotation: broader semiconductor rotation (e.g., Intel’s rally) is pulling ETF/active money into chip names, which supports MU but may also reflect momentum chasing rather than company‑specific fundamentals. AI themes 'still in the driver's seat' as cheap stocks see gains
• Neutral Sentiment: Relative comparisons: analysts note MU’s AI‑HBM momentum gives it an edge vs some peers (e.g., SIMO), which can sustain premium multiples if execution continues. SIMO vs. MU: Which Semiconductor Stock is the Better Buy Now?
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and profit‑taking concerns: several commentary pieces warn MU may already price in a lot of optimism — some investors say they won’t buy above ~$420 and note P/E metrics can be misleading in cyclicals. The Reason Why I’m Not Buying Micron Stock at Over $420
• Negative Sentiment: Customer margin/demand risk: a Best Buy downgrade flagged that rising memory costs could pressure PC retailers and end‑demand — a reminder memory is cyclical and higher prices can impair volume. Micron Stock Could Gain Another 40%, Analyst Says. Watch This Catalyst.
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: summaries show extensive insider sales over recent months, which some investors view as a cautionary sign despite a few insider buys. Micron Technology Stock (MU) Opinions on Analyst Overweight Reiterates

Micron Technology Price Performance

MU stock opened at $426.32 on Tuesday. Micron Technology, Inc. has a 1 year low of $65.64 and a 1 year high of $471.34. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, a quick ratio of 2.32 and a current ratio of 2.90. The stock's 50 day moving average price is $401.26 and its 200 day moving average price is $311.11. The firm has a market cap of $480.77 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.13 and a beta of 1.60.

Micron Technology Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 15th. Investors of record on Monday, March 30th will be paid a $0.15 dividend. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 30th. This is an increase from Micron Technology's previous quarterly dividend of $0.12. Micron Technology's dividend payout ratio is currently 2.83%.

Micron Technology Company Profile

Micron Technology, Inc is a global semiconductor company that designs and manufactures memory and storage solutions. Its product portfolio includes dynamic random-access memory (DRAM), NAND flash memory, solid-state drives (SSDs), memory modules and embedded memory solutions for a wide range of computing and electronic devices. Micron supplies components used in data centers, enterprise and cloud infrastructure, client computing, mobile devices, automotive systems and industrial applications, and also markets consumer-facing products under the Crucial brand.

Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Boise, Idaho, Micron has grown into an international manufacturer with research, development and production facilities across multiple regions.

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