Micron Technology, Inc.

NasdaqGS:MU Stock Report

Market Cap: US$611.5b

Micron Technology Future Growth

Future criteria checks 6/6

Micron Technology is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 26.9% and 24.4% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 33.7% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 48.7% in 3 years.

Key information

26.9%

Earnings growth rate

33.75%

EPS growth rate

Semiconductor earnings growth26.0%
Revenue growth rate24.4%
Future return on equity48.70%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated01 May 2026

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

MU: AI Memory Tightness For Data Centers Will Define Next Supercycle

Analysts have lifted their implied fair value estimate for Micron Technology from about $523 to roughly $780, citing higher projected revenue growth, stronger profit margins and a lower assumed future P/E multiple, supported by a wave of recent price target increases and generally constructive research on AI driven memory demand. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Micron points to a generally constructive tone around AI driven memory demand, even as a few firms have turned more cautious or shifted their top picks elsewhere in semiconductors.

Micron's Hidden CPU-Driven Inflection Point Is Here

Apr 27

MU: AI Memory Tightness Will Support Higher Margins Before New Capacity Arrives

Analysts have lifted the fair value estimate for Micron Technology to about $526 from roughly $425, citing expectations of slightly lower revenue growth alongside higher profit margins and a modestly lower future P/E. The revision is supported by a broad wave of research that raises price targets on tighter memory supply and stronger pricing for HBM and data center memory.

MU: AI Memory Boom Will Eventually Confront Expanding DRAM Supply Plans

Micron Technology's updated analyst price target has moved from $214.08 to $305.91 as analysts factor in higher projected profit margins, supportive commentary around tight DRAM and NAND supply, robust AI driven memory demand, and the potential for higher long term earnings power reflected in recent Street research. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage around Micron shows a wide range of views, even as many firms update their models for tighter DRAM and NAND markets, AI driven demand, and higher assumed earnings power.

We Think That There Are Issues Underlying Micron Technology's (NASDAQ:MU) Earnings

Mar 26
We Think That There Are Issues Underlying Micron Technology's (NASDAQ:MU) Earnings

Analysts Just Made A Massive Upgrade To Their Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) Forecasts

Mar 24
Analysts Just Made A Massive Upgrade To Their Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) Forecasts

Micron Technology will experience a robust 16.5% revenue growth

I am not in the field, just a random office worker. Earnings will beat tomorrow.

MU: AI Memory Tightness Will Eventually Meet New Capacity And Cooler Returns

Micron Technology's analyst-derived fair value estimate has shifted from $365.22 to $425.13, reflecting higher Street price targets that are being tied to stronger memory pricing, tighter DRAM and NAND supply, and confidence in high bandwidth and server memory demand over the next few years. Analyst Commentary Bullish and cautious views on Micron are both visible in recent research, giving you a mix of enthusiasm about earnings power and some reminders to watch positioning and expectations.

Position to be managed in the supercycle of memory but too expensive for long-term hold

Target Entry Point: Under $350 - ride 12 month supercycle (if you have appetite) Micron represents a cycle-aware position in the $200B+ global memory semiconductor market, entering the most profitable period in its 47-year history driven by AI-fueled demand for High Bandwidth Memory (HBM), data center DRAM, and enterprise SSDs. FY2026 is a confirmed supercycle: Q1 delivered $13.64B in record revenue (+57% YoY), Q2 is guided at $18.7B with 68% gross margins, and full-year consensus is ~$76B in revenue with ~$34 EPS. The core thesis — that AI structurally elevates memory from commodity component to strategic infrastructure — is validated by Micron's entire 2026 HBM supply being sold out under finalized contracts.

MU: AI Memory Demand And Tight Supply Will Reshape Future Cycle

Micron Technology's analyst price target has been lifted sharply to $523. Analysts point to tightening memory markets, higher memory pricing, and strong AI driven demand for high performance DRAM and HBM products as key reasons for the recalibration.

Micron in Supercycle Mode… With One Big Risk: is Cyclicality Dead?

When I wrote the original narrative, the thesis was straightforward: Micron was riding a powerful AI driven memory supercycle, and HBM was the ticket. That thesis hasn’t changed.

Micron (MU): The HBM3E Monopoly & The "Golden Era"

The 2026 narrative for Micron has shifted from "cyclical hardware" to a non-substitutable AI bottleneck. As of February 2026, Micron has officially sold out its entire HBM3e and HBM4 inventory for the year, granting the company unprecedented pricing power.

MU: AI Memory Hype Will Eventually Collide With Rising DRAM Capacity

Micron Technology's fair value estimate has been revised higher from $176.14 to $214.08 as analysts factor in stronger assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E. This revision is supported by a broad wave of higher Street price targets tied to tight memory supply and rising AI driven demand.

MU: AI Memory Shortages Will Eventually Draw New Capacity And Pressure Returns

Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Micron from US$249.31 to US$365.22. They point to higher assumed revenue growth, wider profit margins and a lower future P/E multiple, supported by recent price target increases and generally positive commentary around tight memory supply and AI driven demand.

MU: AI Memory Supercycle Hype Will Eventually Meet New DRAM Capacity

Our fair value estimate for Micron Technology has been adjusted higher to US$176.14 from US$171.83, reflecting analysts' higher price targets and rationale around tight DRAM supply, strong AI driven memory demand, and expectations for improved margins and earnings power. Analyst Commentary Recent research has generally pointed to tight DRAM conditions, AI related memory demand, and constrained high bandwidth memory supply as key themes for Micron.

MU: AI Memory Supercycle Hype Will Likely Drive Future Multiple Compression

Micron Technology's fair value estimate has been raised from approximately $105.48 to $171.83. Analysts attribute this change to tightening DRAM supply, accelerating high bandwidth memory ramps for AI workloads, and improving margin and earnings visibility despite recent sector volatility.

MU: AI Memory Supercycle Will Support Earnings While Cycle Risks Limit Upside

Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Micron Technology to approximately $249 per share from about $221, citing stronger high bandwidth memory driven revenue growth, improving margins supported by tight DRAM and NAND supply, and a more durable AI focused upcycle, partly offset by expectations for some valuation multiple compression. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts largely frame Micron as a key beneficiary of an emerging memory supercycle, underpinned by structural demand for high bandwidth memory and DRAM tied to artificial intelligence workloads and data center builds.

MU: Earnings Momentum Will Be Sustained As Demand Stays Robust Despite Cycle Risks

Micron Technology’s analyst fair value estimate has been raised from $212.92 to $220.50. Analysts point to continued tight memory supply, resilient DRAM and high-bandwidth memory pricing, and strong earnings prospects amid robust demand for AI and data center applications.

MU: Peak Multiples And Supply Risks Will Limit Gains Amid Industry Shifts

Micron Technology’s average analyst price target has risen from $206.39 to $212.92. Analysts point to sustained momentum in DRAM pricing, margin improvement, and new growth drivers in AI-related memory demand.

Micron Technology, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:MU) 28% Price Boost Is Out Of Tune With Revenues

Nov 07
Micron Technology, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:MU) 28% Price Boost Is Out Of Tune With Revenues

MU: Future U.S. Production And AI Infrastructure Will Shape Memory Cycle Dynamics

Micron Technology's analyst price target has increased from $202.22 to $206.39. Analysts cite stronger DRAM pricing, long-term contract momentum, and the accelerating role of memory products in AI infrastructure as key drivers for the upward revision.

AI And Data Center Demand Will Drive Advanced Memory Expansion

Micron Technology's analyst price target has increased from $187 to $202, as analysts cite stronger revenue growth expectations and higher sustainable DRAM pricing. These factors are driving forecasts above prior consensus levels.

AI And Data Center Demand Will Drive Advanced Memory Expansion

Micron Technology's analyst price target has climbed significantly from approximately $160 to $187 per share. Analysts cite strong quarterly results, higher profit margins, and optimism around sustained pricing power in the memory market as drivers of the increase.

Micron's New Supercycle: Riding the High-Bandwidth Memory Wave

Revised the narrative to include updated data on market share, catalysts, and risks. No changes were made to my valuation.

AI And Data Center Demand Will Drive Advanced Memory Expansion

Analysts have raised Micron Technology’s price target to $159.91, reflecting stronger-than-expected Q3 results, continued AI-driven demand in DRAM and HBM, and improved earnings visibility, outweighing lingering NAND pricing concerns. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts cite strong ongoing demand and tailwinds from artificial intelligence, data center growth, and hyperscaler adoption, particularly driving up DRAM and High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) sales.

Optimistic Investors Push Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) Shares Up 25% But Growth Is Lacking

Sep 13
Optimistic Investors Push Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) Shares Up 25% But Growth Is Lacking

AI And Data Center Demand Will Drive Advanced Memory Expansion

Analysts remain bullish on Micron due to strong DRAM pricing, a shift toward higher-value HBM products, robust AI-driven demand, and improved guidance, but some caution persists regarding NAND and costs; the consensus analyst price target is unchanged at $150.57. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts highlight Micron’s significantly better-than-expected Q4 guidance, citing strong DRAM pricing, favorable valuation, and robust long-term growth prospects due to secular AI and data center demand.

Micron: I'm Finally Bullish (Rating Upgrade)

Apr 28

Micron: A Buy Recommendation Despite Current Market Woes

Apr 21

Micron Stock: Buy Before The Supercycle

Apr 01

Micron Technology: HBM Ramp-Up May Pressure Margins, But Stock Remains A Buy

Mar 24

Micron Stock: Despite The Rating Downgrade, It's Still A Buy

Mar 18

Micron: The Only Semiconductor Giant Rallying YTD So Far

Mar 08

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NasdaqGS:MU - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
8/31/2028159,91290,27672,62398,81923
8/31/2027169,795107,82574,703104,24839
8/31/2026109,08865,85736,07660,49136
2/26/202658,11924,11110,28130,653N/A
11/27/202542,31211,9094,65222,692N/A
8/28/202537,3788,5391,66817,525N/A
5/29/202533,8136,2251,88115,200N/A
2/27/202531,3234,67260613,073N/A
11/28/202429,0943,88255410,350N/A
8/29/202425,1117781218,507N/A
5/30/202421,371-1,539-1,3765,351N/A
2/29/202418,312-3,767-3,3092,893N/A
11/30/202316,181-6,872-5,0062,017N/A
8/31/202315,540-5,833-6,1171,559N/A
6/1/202318,173-2,911-4,7415,087N/A
3/2/202323,0631,611-1,9448,901N/A
12/1/202227,1566,18693512,186N/A
9/1/202230,7588,6873,11415,181N/A
6/2/202232,3899,9154,81915,288N/A
3/3/202231,1699,0244,86015,010N/A
12/2/202129,6197,3643,88214,439N/A
9/2/202127,7055,8612,43812,468N/A
6/3/202125,4874,12956010,855N/A
3/4/202123,5033,197-6629,318N/A
12/3/202022,0642,999-7568,262N/A
9/3/202021,4352,687838,306N/A
5/28/202020,2492,2602978,268N/A
2/27/202019,5992,2975268,956N/A
11/28/201920,6373,511N/A10,390N/A
8/29/201923,4066,313N/A13,189N/A
5/30/201926,97610,077N/A16,111N/A
2/28/201929,98513,060N/A17,661N/A
11/29/201831,50114,750N/A18,574N/A
8/30/201830,39114,135N/A17,400N/A
5/31/201828,08912,178N/A15,448N/A
3/1/201825,85810,002N/A13,594N/A
11/30/201723,1557,587N/A10,651N/A
8/31/201720,3225,089N/A8,153N/A
6/1/201717,4012,551N/A5,846N/A
3/2/201714,733689N/A3,828N/A
12/1/201613,019-302N/A3,186N/A
9/1/201612,399-276N/A3,168N/A
6/2/201612,782365N/A3,302N/A
3/3/201613,7371,071N/A4,248N/A
12/3/201514,9692,102N/A4,736N/A
9/3/201516,1922,899N/A5,208N/A
6/4/201516,8193,578N/A5,525N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: MU's forecast earnings growth (26.9% per year) is above the savings rate (3.4%).

Earnings vs Market: MU's earnings (26.9% per year) are forecast to grow faster than the US market (16% per year).

High Growth Earnings: MU's earnings are expected to grow significantly over the next 3 years.

Revenue vs Market: MU's revenue (24.4% per year) is forecast to grow faster than the US market (11.2% per year).

High Growth Revenue: MU's revenue (24.4% per year) is forecast to grow faster than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: MU's Return on Equity is forecast to be very high in 3 years time (48.7%).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/04 21:07
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/01 00:00
Earnings2026/02/26
Annual Earnings2025/08/28

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Micron Technology, Inc. is covered by 73 analysts. 39 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Warren LauAletheia Analyst Network Limited
Brett SimpsonArete Research Services LLP
James FontanelliArete Research Services LLP