Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) stock is trading lower during Wednesday’s premarket session as traders weigh a risk-off overnight tape while the stock holds near recent highs after a massive 12-month run.
Nasdaq futures are down 1.47% while S&P 500 futures have shed 0.93%.
On Tuesday, Goldman Sachs analyst James Schneider maintained a Neutral rating on Micron and raised his price forecast to $900 from $400.
Micron Technical Setup
Micron remains in a strong long-term uptrend. The stock is still above its 20-day simple moving average of $866.97. It also trades well above its 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day averages.
However, momentum has cooled. The MACD is below its signal line, which suggests the rally is losing some near-term strength.
The key resistance level is $1,089.29, the stock’s 52-week high from June. The key support level is $866.97, near the 20-day moving average.
Earnings In Focus
Micron is set to report earnings on June 24, 2026. Analysts expect earnings of $19.33 per share, up from $1.91 a year earlier. Revenue is expected to rise to $33.90 billion from $9.30 billion.
The stock carries a Buy rating, with an average price forecast of $913.26. Recent analyst moves include Goldman Sachs raising its forecast to $900, Wells Fargo raising its forecast to $1,220, and Cantor Fitzgerald raising its forecast to $1,500.
The Funds Most Invested In Micron
- iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SOXX): 7.63% Weight
- First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:FTXL): 7.54% Weight
- Invesco AI and Next Gen Software ETF (NYSE:IGPT): 7.08% Weight
Significance: Because MU carries such a heavy weight in these funds, any significant inflows or outflows for these ETFs will likely force automatic buying or selling of the stock.
MU Stock Price Activity: Micron Technology shares were trading down 4.78% at $891.13 during premarket trading on Wednesday, according to Benzinga Pro data.
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