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Micron Technology (MU) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$877.57 0.00 (0.00%)
Closing price 08/7/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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Micron Technology - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
3
Buy
35

Based on 38 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Micron Technology in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 38 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, 31 have given a buy rating, and 4 have given a strong buy rating for MU.

Consensus Price Target

$1,260.31
43.61% Upside
According to the 38 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Micron Technology, the average price target is $1,260.31. The highest price target for MU is $2,000.00, while the lowest price target for MU is $155.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 43.61% from the current price of $877.57.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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MU Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/10/25 to 8/10/26
1 Month Ago
7/11/25 to 7/11/26
3 Months Ago
5/12/25 to 5/12/26
1 Year Ago
8/10/24 to 8/10/25
Strong Buy
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
5 Strong Buy rating(s)
5 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
31 Buy rating(s)
30 Buy rating(s)
30 Buy rating(s)
19 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$1,260.31$1,263.76$495.63$146.44
Forecasted Upside43.61% Upside29.05% Upside-35.34% Downside23.17% Upside
Consensus RatingBuyBuyBuyModerate Buy

MU Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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MU Price Targets by Month

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Micron Technology Stock vs. The Competition

TypeMicron TechnologyTechnology CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
3.03
2.24
2.53
Consensus RatingBuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside43.61% Upside441.92% Upside11.64% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/7/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
Atif Malik
5 of 5 stars
Lower TargetBuy$1,400.00 ➝ $1,150.00+31.55%
8/3/2026
ThinkEquity logo
ThinkEquity
5 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuy
7/20/2026
KeyCorp logo
KeyCorp
2 of 5 stars
John Vinh
John Vinh
5 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingOverweight
7/10/2026Reiterated RatingBuy
6/25/2026Boost TargetBuy$1,500.00 ➝ $2,000.00+69.80%
6/25/2026Boost TargetBuy$1,550.00 ➝ $1,650.00+44.60%
6/25/2026Set Target$1,500.00+44.52%
6/25/2026Boost TargetOutperform$1,100.00 ➝ $1,500.00+44.52%
6/25/2026Boost TargetOutperform$1,200.00 ➝ $1,500.00+44.52%
6/25/2026Boost TargetPositive$1,750.00 ➝ $2,000.00+92.69%
6/25/2026Boost TargetNeutral$900.00 ➝ $1,100.00+5.98%
6/25/2026Boost TargetOverweight$1,050.00 ➝ $1,200.00+15.61%
6/25/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$1,500.00+23.60%
6/25/2026Boost TargetOverweight$1,175.00 ➝ $2,000.00+64.80%
6/25/2026Boost TargetOutperform$1,150.00 ➝ $1,375.00+13.42%
6/25/2026Boost TargetBuy$1,500.00 ➝ $1,550.00+27.85%
6/25/2026Boost TargetOutperform$1,300.00 ➝ $1,400.00+15.48%
6/25/2026Boost TargetOverweight$1,220.00 ➝ $1,525.00+29.03%
6/25/2026Boost TargetBuy$1,200.00 ➝ $1,500.00+44.52%
6/25/2026 UpgradeHoldBuy
6/23/2026Boost TargetBuy$950.00 ➝ $1,500.00+23.83%
6/22/2026Set Target$1,300.00+14.64%
6/18/2026Boost TargetBuy$550.00 ➝ $1,500.00+43.79%
5/26/2026Boost TargetBuy$535.00 ➝ $1,625.00+116.38%
5/12/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy (B)
4/27/2026Initiated CoverageBuy$700.00+40.92%
3/19/2026Boost TargetOverweight$350.00 ➝ $550.00+23.72%
3/19/2026 DowngradeBuyHold
2/2/2026 UpgradeStrong-Buy
1/23/2026 UpgradeStrong-Buy
1/22/2026Initiated CoverageOutperform
1/7/2026Boost TargetOverweight$275.00 ➝ $400.00+17.21%
12/18/2025 Reiterated RatingOutperform
10/14/2025Reiterated RatingBuyNeutral
10/13/2025 UpgradeUnderperformOutperform$270.00+48.68%
9/24/2025 UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
8/27/2025Initiated CoverageOutperform$155.00+33.05%
8/19/2025 UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
7/18/2025 UpgradeStrong-Buy
6/27/2025Boost TargetOutperform$163.00 ➝ $200.00+57.53%
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Should I Buy Micron Technology Stock? MU Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, August 7, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Micron Technology pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Micron Technology
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Micron Technology, Inc.:

  • Micron Technology, Inc. has demonstrated impressive revenue growth, with a year-over-year increase of over 345%, indicating strong demand for its memory and storage solutions.
  • The company has a high return on equity of 71.13%, suggesting effective management and profitability, which can be attractive to investors looking for strong financial performance.
  • Micron Technology, Inc. recently announced a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, translating to an annualized dividend yield of 0.1%, providing a potential income stream for investors.
  • Analysts forecast a strong earnings per share (EPS) of approximately 72.93 for the current year, reflecting positive expectations for the company's profitability.
  • The current stock price is around $1,500, which is supported by multiple analysts giving it a "buy" rating, indicating confidence in its future performance.

Micron Technology
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Micron Technology, Inc. for these reasons:

  • The company's dividend payout ratio is currently at 1.36%, which may indicate that a significant portion of earnings is being retained for growth rather than returned to shareholders.
  • Despite strong revenue growth, the semiconductor industry can be highly volatile, and market fluctuations may impact Micron Technology, Inc.'s stock performance.
  • There is a risk of increased competition in the semiconductor market, which could pressure margins and affect profitability in the future.
  • Recent analyst price targets have varied widely, with some estimates reaching as high as $1,500, which may create uncertainty about the stock's true value.
  • Investors should consider the potential for economic downturns that could affect demand for Micron Technology, Inc.'s products across various sectors.

MU Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 38 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Micron Technology is $1,260.31, with a high forecast of $2,000.00 and a low forecast of $155.00.

38 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Micron Technology in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings, 31 buy ratings and 4 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" MU shares.

According to analysts, Micron Technology's stock has a predicted upside of 43.61% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Micron Technology's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Micron Technology more than other "technology" companies. The consensus rating for Micron Technology is Buy while the average consensus rating for "technology" companies is Hold. Learn more on how MU compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:MU) was last updated on 8/10/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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