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Micron shares hit $1,011.75 after a 255% YTD surge; analysts recommend hold amid strong AI-driven growth.

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18 Aug 2026
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Micron Technology's stock closed at $1,011.75, marking a 254.71% gain year-to-date driven by strong demand for AI memory products. CEO Sanjay Mehrotra describes this as a structural industry shift. Despite the recent surge, 24/7 Wall St. sets a price target of $964.63 with a hold recommendation, citing risks from high capital spending and market volatility. Analysts remain bullish overall, with an average target above $1,500, supported by robust revenue growth, record margins, and strategic customer agreements locking in $100 billion in revenue. Future outlook depends on continued supply tightness and successful ramp-up of new memory technology (HBM4).

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