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Investing.com - Mizuho raised its price target on Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) to $195.00 from $182.00 on Wednesday, while maintaining an Outperform rating on the memory chipmaker’s stock. The stock, currently trading at $166.41, has delivered an impressive 98% return year-to-date, according to InvestingPro data.
The price target increase follows Micron’s August quarter results, which exceeded the company’s pre-announced outlook with revenue of $11.3 billion and earnings per share of $3.03, compared to the previously guided $11.2 billion and $2.85. This strong performance aligns with the company’s remarkable 48.85% revenue growth over the last twelve months.
Mizuho highlighted Micron’s HBM (High Bandwidth Memory) business, noting that HBM4 pricing is expected to be "meaningfully higher" compared to HBM3e 12hi, with August quarter HBM revenue up 100% year-over-year.
The firm now estimates Micron’s HBM revenues for fiscal years 2026, 2027, and 2028 at $14.4 billion, $19.5 billion, and $24 billion, respectively, up from previous estimates of $14.3 billion, $18.8 billion, and $23.1 billion.
Mizuho also noted that more than 50% of Micron’s DRAM shipments are already on 1B+1Y technology nodes, with that mix expected to increase through fiscal 2026, and the company anticipates selling out its calendar 2026 HBM capacity.
In other recent news, Micron Technology has attracted attention with its impressive financial performance and subsequent analyst upgrades. The company reported strong fourth-quarter results, surpassing both its own guidance and market expectations. This performance was primarily driven by robust demand for High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) and DRAM, with revenue from HBM reaching approximately $2 billion, marking a 33% increase from the previous quarter.
Following these results, several analysts have raised their price targets for Micron. Needham increased its target to $200, citing strong AI demand and improving market conditions. KeyBanc raised its target to $215, highlighting the strong DRAM pricing that contributed to the company’s performance. JPMorgan set a new target of $220, noting the stronger-than-expected revenue, gross margin, and earnings figures.
Raymond James also raised its target to $190, emphasizing the role of AI datacenter builds in driving demand. Meanwhile, Stifel set its target at $195, pointing out the significance of hyperscale demand for high-value DRAM products. These upgrades reflect a positive outlook from analysts regarding Micron’s future prospects.
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