Micron (MU) stock climbed roughly 3% on Monday, July 20, trading around $872–$895 per share, driven by a bullish note from UBS and a broader rotation back into semiconductor stocks.
UBS said Micron could repurchase more than 40% of its outstanding stock by 2028, projecting over $400 billion in free cash flow over that period. The chipmaker is currently restricted from buybacks until December 2026, but UBS suggested all free cash flow could be directed toward repurchases once that restriction is lifted.
Alger executive vice president Ankur Crawford added fuel to the rally during a CNBC appearance, saying Micron’s earnings power is underappreciated by the market. Crawford estimated the company could generate cash flow equal to around 30% of its current market value over the next 18 months.
KeyBanc analyst John Vinh pointed to persistent memory shortages as another reason for optimism. Demand for computing power needed to run AI systems remains strong, which helped Micron attract buyers after pulling back from a recent peak.
SK Group Chairman Choi Tae-won stirred the pot on the same day, stating that memory chip prices are “abnormally high” and warning of potential “chip inflation.” His cautionary remarks were actually taken as a positive by some investors, helping lift sentiment across the sector. SK Hynix dipped about 0.1% on the day.
Micron is up 184% since the start of the year, but at $895.45 per share, it still sits about 22.4% below its 52-week high of $1,154, hit in June 2026.
Monday’s move came after a rough stretch. Four days earlier, Micron dropped 5.7% following TSMC’s earnings, which showed record profits but came with a heavy capital expenditure reset. TSMC raised its 2026 capex guidance to $60–$64 billion, up from a prior ceiling of $56 billion, and flagged margin pressure from overseas expansion and 2-nanometer ramp costs.
GuruFocus puts Micron’s GF Value at $528.58, suggesting the stock is about 65% overvalued at current prices. The company scores well on financial strength, profitability, and growth — all rated 9/10 — but scores just 3/10 on valuation and momentum.
Micron’s trailing twelve-month P/E sits at 19.76x, slightly below its five-year median of 20.61x.
Insider selling has been notable over the past three months, totaling $156.7 million. That level of activity may reflect caution among executives about the stock’s current price versus its underlying value.
Micron’s GF Score stands at 80 out of 100, reflecting strong fundamentals even as valuation concerns persist.
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