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On Wednesday, Mizuho (NYSE:MFG) Securities reiterated its Outperform rating on Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) shares, maintaining a $115.00 price target. As Micron Technology, a prominent player in the semiconductor industry with a market capitalization of $113 billion and strong financial health according to InvestingPro, prepares to report earnings on March 20, Mizuho analyst Vijay Rakesh provided insights into the company’s performance for the February quarter (FebQ) and expectations for the May quarter (MayQ). Rakesh anticipates that Micron’s top line and earnings per share (EPS) for FebQ will align with the consensus. The company has demonstrated impressive revenue growth of nearly 80% over the last twelve months, with analysts on InvestingPro expecting continued sales growth this year. For the upcoming MayQ, the firm has decided not to alter its estimates, which are already above consensus, predicting that Micron’s commentary will likely be more optimistic.
Rakesh highlighted the possibility of improved pricing for Micron’s low power double data rate 5 (LPDDR5) dynamic random-access memory (DRAM), expecting it to remain flat quarter-over-quarter compared to a previous decline of 3-8%. This is attributed to better performance in the handset market and a stronger ramp-up of the HBM3e 8-high stack with GB200/NVL72, as well as the MU-HBM3e/12-high stack for GB300, which is expected to ramp up by July.
The analyst also noted that data center memory inventories are currently healthy and that demand for PCs and smartphones should recover following original equipment manufacturer (OEM) inventory corrections that occurred in FebQ. Rakesh pointed to key catalysts in the fiscal year 2025, including HBM3e 12-high stack ramps at NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) and a potential recovery in pricing for NAND and DRAM in the second half of 2025, assuming disciplined supply management.
The price target of $115.00 is based on approximately 1.9 times the fiscal year 2026 estimated price-to-book value (P/B), which is consistent with the previous multiple of 2.0 times. With a current P/B ratio of 2.42 and trading near its InvestingPro Fair Value, Micron Technology’s stock performance and future outlook are being closely watched by investors as the company approaches its earnings report. The company maintains a healthy balance sheet with a current ratio of 2.72 and moderate debt levels. For deeper insights into Micron’s valuation and comprehensive analysis, investors can access the detailed Pro Research Report available on InvestingPro, which includes expert analysis and key metrics for informed decision-making.
In other recent news, Micron Technology has launched its HBM3E and SOCAMM memory solutions for AI data center servers, becoming the first company to ship both products globally. This move highlights Micron’s role in the high-performance memory market, crucial for advanced GPUs and processors. Stifel analysts have maintained a Buy rating with a $130 target on Micron, expecting the company to meet current quarter earnings estimates, despite challenges in memory pricing and a shift in product mix. TD Cowen also reiterated a Buy rating, setting a $125 target, noting a cautiously optimistic outlook for the memory chip sector, with potential price increases from DRAM and NAND suppliers.
Micron’s collaboration with NVIDIA on the SOCAMM memory solution supports NVIDIA’s GB300 Grace™ Blackwell Ultra Superchip, enhancing data processing and power efficiency. The company’s HBM3E memory products are integrated into NVIDIA’s systems, reinforcing Micron’s contribution to AI workloads. Stifel anticipates that the fourth fiscal quarter will see a re-acceleration in Micron’s financial metrics, driven by improved pricing conditions and successful execution of its High Bandwidth (NASDAQ:BAND) Memory (HBM) ramp-up. Meanwhile, TD Cowen’s analysis suggests that while there are positive signs in the memory chip sector, the long-term preference leans towards semiconductor capital equipment companies due to macroeconomic uncertainties.
Micron’s upcoming earnings report, scheduled for release post-market, will be closely monitored by investors for further insights into the company’s performance and future prospects.
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