Micron Stock Is Soaring Thursday: What's Going On?
Portfolio Pulse from Adam Eckert
Micron Technology Inc (NASDAQ:MU) shares surged after reporting Q1 revenue of $5.82 billion, surpassing estimates of $5.342 billion, and a surprise profit of 42 cents per share against expected losses. The company's positive outlook includes Q3 revenue expectations of $6.6 billion and adjusted earnings of 38 to 52 cents per share, driven by strong demand for AI servers and anticipated price hikes for DRAM and NAND products. Analysts have raised price targets, reflecting optimism in Micron's performance and market position.
March 21, 2024 | 1:02 pm
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Micron Technology Inc reported higher than expected Q1 earnings and an optimistic outlook, leading to a significant stock price increase and raised price targets by analysts.
Micron's better-than-expected quarterly results and positive future outlook, particularly in AI server demand and memory product pricing, have led to a surge in its stock price. Analysts' raised price targets further validate the company's strong market position and growth prospects, indicating a likely continued positive impact on the stock in the short term.
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