Micron, Seagate, Western Digital Poised for Upswing, Driven by NAND Price Surge, Analyst Forecasts
Portfolio Pulse from Anusuya Lahiri
Mizuho analyst Vijay Rakesh issued Buy ratings for Micron Technology (MU), Seagate Technology (STX), and Western Digital (WDC), with price targets of $100, $100, and $66 respectively, driven by a significant surge in NAND pricing and conservative Capex through 2024. The NAND price increase is expected to benefit AI handsets and servers, with Western Digital's new fabrication plants and transition to BiCS8 technology highlighting strategic growth. The semiconductor and storage industry is anticipated to see dynamic growth with strategic investments and product innovations.
February 21, 2024 | 7:42 pm
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Micron Technology received a Buy rating and a $100 price target from Mizuho analyst Vijay Rakesh, driven by NAND pricing surge and strategic Capex investments.
The positive outlook on NAND pricing and strategic Capex investments directly impact Micron's growth prospects, making the analyst's Buy rating and high price target likely to influence investor sentiment positively in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 90
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Seagate Technology received a Buy rating and a $100 price target from Mizuho analyst Vijay Rakesh, with expectations of benefiting from the NAND pricing surge.
The NAND pricing surge is expected to benefit Seagate Technology, supporting the analyst's positive outlook and high price target, which could positively influence investor sentiment in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 85
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Western Digital received a Buy rating and a $66 price target from Mizuho analyst Vijay Rakesh, with strategic Capex and transition to BiCS8 technology expected to drive growth.
Western Digital's strategic Capex and transition to BiCS8 technology are key drivers for its growth, aligning with the analyst's positive outlook and price target, likely influencing investor sentiment positively in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 95