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Micron trims position after 400% gain despite strong Q2 revenue and AI-driven demand surge

Analyst Insights
05 May 2026
Seeking Alpha
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Neutral
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Micron Technology reported a strong Q2 with revenue hitting $23.86 billion, driven by a 75% sequential growth and a $3.54 EPS beat, fueled by high demand for DRAM and NAND, especially for AI workloads. Despite this, the market's reaction to the new 245TB 6600 ION SSD launch seems overblown due to manufacturing limits that restrict near-term growth. The stock remains a Buy with an attractive valuation on a PEG basis, but investors should watch for cyclical risks, production bottlenecks, and market volatility. The author is reducing her position to secure profits after a 400% gain since first coverage.

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