Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) stock fell more than 1% in Friday’s premarket session as investors trimmed exposure to technology stocks ahead of the open. Nasdaq futures were down 1.50%, while S&P 500 futures lost 0.77%.
Micron Signs Long-Term AI Vehicle Chip Supply Deals
In other news, Micron signed long-term agreements with Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM), Samsung Electronics-owned Harman and several automotive suppliers to provide memory and storage components for AI-powered vehicles, Reuters reported.
The deals are intended to ensure stable supply and pricing as demand for AI-enabled features such as advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and digital cockpits grows.
Micron Chief Executive Officer Sanjay Mehrotra previously said the company had signed 16 strategic customer agreements and expects AI-driven growth to expand beyond data centers into smartphones, personal computers, automotive applications and robotics.
Cash Flow Outlook Draws Bullish View
While the stock has pulled back recently, some investors continue to see substantial upside.
Alger Executive Vice President Ankur Crawford said Wednesday that Micron’s earnings power remains underappreciated. Crawford said that if she were buying just one stock right now, it would be Micron.
Speaking on CNBC, Crawford said the company could generate cash flow equivalent to roughly 30% of its current market capitalization over the next 18 months and as much as 50% over a longer period.
She attributed that outlook to persistent shortages in high-end DRAM, which continue to support pricing. Although China could eventually emerge as a larger competitor in memory, Crawford said she does not expect that risk to materially affect the market until 2029 or 2030.
She added that investors are prematurely assuming the memory cycle is nearing its peak, arguing that supply constraints could keep earnings growing into 2027 or 2028.
Micron Technical Analysis
The recent weakness comes after a strong multiyear rally, and the longer-term technical picture remains intact. The stock trades 25.4% above its 100-day simple moving average of $679.07 and 77.5% above its 200-day SMA of $479.66.
However, short-term momentum has weakened. The stock sits 17.6% below its 20-day SMA of $1,033.13 and 8.4% below its 50-day SMA of $929.51, suggesting the recent decline is a consolidation within a broader uptrend.
The longer-term trend remains constructive because the 20-day SMA is above the 50-day SMA, and the 50-day SMA remains above the 200-day SMA. A move back above the 50-day SMA near $930 would strengthen the bullish outlook.
Momentum indicators are softer. The MACD remains below its signal line, while the histogram is negative, indicating buying momentum has weakened.
The stock’s most recent swing high came in June, marking its 52-week high, while the latest swing low formed in April. Traders are watching whether Micron can eventually reclaim its June peak or extend its current pullback.
Key resistance sits near $929.51 at the 50-day SMA. Key support is around $679.07, where the 100-day SMA could provide buying interest.
Earnings And Analyst Outlook
Micron is expected to report quarterly results on Sept. 22, 2026.
Wall Street expects earnings of $31.24 per share, up from $3.03 a year earlier, on revenue of $50.72 billion compared with $11.31 billion in the prior-year quarter.
The stock trades at about 19.3 times earnings and carries a consensus Buy rating with an average analyst price forecast of $1,548.86. Recent analyst actions include:
- KeyBanc raised its price forecast to $1,750 on July 14 while maintaining an Overweight rating.
- Cantor Fitzgerald raised its price forecast to $2,000 on June 29 and maintained an Overweight rating.
- Cantor Fitzgerald reaffirmed its Overweight rating with a $1,500 price forecast on June 25.
Micron Benzinga Edge Rankings
Micron scores strongly on Benzinga Edge metrics. It has a Momentum score of 99.67, a Quality score of 97.76 and a Growth score of 84.89. Its Value score of 40.53 suggests the shares are neither especially cheap nor expensive relative to peers.
Overall, the ratings point to a company with strong growth and momentum characteristics. Investors will likely focus on whether the stock can regain its shorter-term moving averages if market sentiment improves.
ETF Exposure
Micron is a major holding in several semiconductor-focused exchange-traded funds, including the iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SOXX) at 8.03%, the Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF (NYSE:SPMO) at 8.39% and the Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SOXQ) at 9.78%.
Because of those weightings, strong ETF inflows or outflows can create additional buying or selling pressure in the stock.
Micron Price Action
MU Stock Price Activity: Micron Technology shares were down 1.20% at $843.00 during premarket trading on Friday, according to Benzinga Pro data.
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