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MU

Micron Technology, Inc.
2026-04-23 08:23 ET · Analysis took 32.7s
$485.11 -0.5% Bullish
Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) presents an intriguing opportunity at $485.11, with a composite score of 69/100 and a 1-month return of +23.2%, despite a forward P/E of 4.8 and a sector-relative valuation that may be considered stretched. The options market is pricing in an expected move of 18.6%, but with an IV/RV ratio of 4.76x, options are severely overpriced, making them unattractive; only 5% forward probability of a 15% move justifies skepticism. The key risk is whether the recent bullish sentiment, reflected in a 49% bullish probability and bullish news headlines, can sustain the stock's valuation, or if the current dislocation will correct towards the $534 target.
Composite
69
/ 100
1M
+23.2%
3M
+22.6%
6M
+141.0%
1Y
+5.9%
Trend
FLAT
Sharpe
0.28

Fundamentals
Sector
Technology
Industry
Semiconductors
Market Cap
$547B
Fwd P/E
4.8
Trail P/E
22.9
Beta
1.61
Dividend
12.0%
Short Interest
2.8%
Analyst Target
$534
Margin
41%
Rev Growth
196%
EPS Growth
756%
ROE
40%
D/E
15%
From 52w High
-1.4%
From 52w Low
+559.9%
Consensus
Strong Buy

Research Digest
Micron (MU) hit a 52-week high despite falling 2% after SK Hynix reported a 400% profit rise, fueled by a memory-chip shortage. Analysts target $429, but the stock's 1M +23.2% and 3M +22.6% returns imply a rich valuation. The market may be mispricing the sustainability of the shortage-driven rally.
Headlines
Yahoo Semiconductor stocks like Nvidia and Micron are on a remarkable streak
Barron SK Hynix Posts 400% Profit Rise. Micron Stock Is Falling.
GuruFo Samsung Faces 30,000 Protesters As Union Demands 15% Profit Share
Zacks Zacks.com featured highlights include Micron and Vicor
Zacks Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) Hits Fresh High: Is There Still Room to Run?

Signals
Bullish Probability
49%
Expected Move (45d)
18.6%
Insider Activity
Score 46.7

Options Intelligence
Options are NOT attractive. IV/RV 4.8x — options severely overpriced; Only 5% forward probability of a 15% move.
IV / RV Ratio
4.76x
VERY EXPENSIVE (IV >> RV)
Implied Vol
71.5%
Fwd Prob (±15%)
5%
Option Score
79
/ 100
Open Interest
357
Volume
207
Bid-Ask Spread
2.1%
Liquidity
Moderate

Cash Secured Puts
StrikeDTEPremiumAnn. ReturnOTM %Delta
$415.0 15d $6.50 38.1% 14.4% 0.15
$420.0 15d $7.40 42.9% 13.4% 0.17
$405.0 22d $7.90 32.4% 16.5% 0.15
$410.0 22d $8.85 35.8% 15.5% 0.17
$415.0 22d $9.80 39.2% 14.4% 0.18

Covered Calls
StrikeDTEPremiumAnn. ReturnOTM %Delta
$520.0 22d $22.33 76.4% 7.2% 0.09
$530.0 36d $28.05 58.6% 9.3% 0.10
$525.0 36d $29.65 62.0% 8.2% 0.13
$535.0 36d $26.57 55.5% 10.3% 0.07
$530.0 29d $24.50 63.6% 9.3% 0.07

Call Leverage
StrikeDTECostPrem %BE Move+15% ROIDeltaIVScore
$480.0 35d $47.60 9.8% 8.8% 64% 0.56 72% 79
$440.0 35d $70.05 14.4% 5.1% 68% 0.71 72% 55
$445.0 35d $66.78 13.8% 5.5% 69% 0.69 72% 49
$450.0 35d $63.70 13.1% 5.9% 69% 0.67 72% 51
$455.0 35d $60.80 12.5% 6.3% 69% 0.65 72% 48
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