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Micron Technology Inc. continues to gain momentum as investor confidence builds ahead of its upcoming earnings report.

Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) is seeing a notable rise in its stock price, which increased by 2.40% to close at CA$1040.17. This upward movement is driven by positive sentiment surrounding the company's upcoming earnings report and strong demand in the semiconductor market.

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Micron Technology Inc

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$27.23 (-2.61%)
65 day period
$739.00$976.19$1213.37Jun 17Aug 4Sep 18

Market cap

$1.05T

P/E

21.0x

Div. yield

0.06%

Div. / share

$0.53

52W high

$1254.81

52W low

$154.40

1W change

-9.85%

Beta

2.22

Analyst Price Targets

Based on 37 analysts covering MU · as of Sep 17, 2026

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Wall Street analysts forecast MU stock price to rise 3622.3% over the next 12 months.

Consensus

Buy

4.49 / 5.00

Avg. Target

C$1513.11

+3622.3% Upside

Current Price

C$40.65

Last close

Analyst Breakdown (37 analysts)

Strong Buy 25
Buy 6
Hold 5
Sell 1
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Targets are snapshotted when they change. Unchanged figures keep their original date. Not financial advice.

Wealth Awesome Price Forecast

WA Model

Statistical 90-day price range based on MU's historical volatility

HistoricalForecast68%95%
C$493.37C$774.88C$1056.38C$1337.88C$1619.38C$1900.88TodayJun 17Aug 4Sep 18Oct 31Dec 14Jan 26

30-Day Vol

53.9%

Annualized

90-Day Vol

90.4%

Annualized

Trend (90d)

-13.2%

Annualized drift

90d Mean

C$968.86

Expected price

HorizonExpected68% Range (1σ)
30 trading daysC$999.91C$830.18C$1204.33
60 trading daysC$984.26C$756.59C$1280.45
90 trading daysC$968.86C$701.99C$1337.18

Methodology: Range is calculated using 30-day realized volatility via geometric Brownian motion (log-normal model). 68% band = ±1σ, 95% band = ±2σ. This is a statistical model, not a prediction. Past volatility does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.

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Investor takeaway: With a strong earnings forecast and strategic customer agreements, Micron's stock is positioned for potential growth, making it an attractive option for investors looking to benefit from the AI-driven memory market.

Micron's stock up 2.40% as earnings approach

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Micron's stock has surged 247% year-to-date, reflecting strong investor confidence in its growth potential.

Bull case

Analysts expect a significant increase in Micron's sales and earnings, predicting a remarkable 350% growth in revenue to $51 billion for the upcoming quarter. The company's strategic customer agreements also provide a solid foundation for future growth.

Bear case

Despite the positive outlook, there are concerns about potential volatility in the semiconductor market. If hyperscalers cut back on capital expenditures, it could lead to fluctuations in demand.

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Published: September 21, 2026
Last Updated: September 21, 2026
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