Why Micron Technology Inc (MU) Stock Is Rising
As of 2026-08-25, Micron Technology Inc (MU) has a next-year EPS growth estimate of 112.19%. Featured in 5 EPS revision reports, most recently on 2026-07-23.
Why MU Stock Is Rising
- +EPS Estimate Upgraded: Analysts raised Micron Technology Inc's next-year EPS growth estimate from 111.06% to 111.24% on 2026-08-20.
- →Estimate Trending Higher: Since detection, the estimate has moved up a net +0.95 pp to 112.19% across 1 upward revision.
- ·Current-Year Growth: Projected at 783.38%, supporting the forward estimate revision.
News Context
The primary driver behind MU’s rise is the upward revision to its next-year EPS growth estimate, which climbed from 111.06% to 112.19% on net. Recent headlines about Nvidia warning of 15% AI-server price hikes due to soaring memory costs provide a plausible catalyst, as higher memory prices would benefit Micron. Momentum has continued beyond the initial change, with the estimate moving higher across subsequent revisions.
Generated 2026-08-25 · news as of 2026-08-25
Current Snapshot
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Semiconductors
- EPS growth next year
- 112.19%
- EPS growth this year
- 783.38%
- EPS next quarter (est)
- $31.14
- Last price
- $932.97
EPS Revision History
| Date | EPS Next Y | EPS This Y | Next Q (est) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-25 | 112.19% | 783.38% | $31.14 | $932.97 |
| 2026-08-24 | 112.19% | 783.38% | $31.14 | $910.43 |
| 2026-08-23 | 112.19% | 783.38% | $31.14 | $966.78 |
| 2026-08-21 | 111.17% | 783.38% | $31.14 | $966.78 |
| 2026-08-20 | 111.24% | 783.44% | $31.14 | $974.33 |
| 2026-08-19 | 111.06% | 783.11% | $31.15 | $937.10 |
| 2026-08-18 | 111.06% | 783.11% | $31.15 | $940.76 |
| 2026-08-17 | 111.06% | 783.11% | $31.15 | $1011.75 |
| 2026-08-16 | 111.06% | 783.11% | $31.15 | $971.66 |
| 2026-08-14 | 111.06% | 783.11% | $31.15 | $971.66 |
| 2026-08-13 | 111.06% | 783.11% | $31.15 | $949.83 |
| 2026-08-12 | 111.06% | 783.11% | $31.15 | $911.29 |
| 2026-08-11 | 111.06% | 783.11% | $31.15 | $868.52 |
| 2026-08-10 | 111.06% | 783.11% | $31.15 | $861.00 |
| 2026-08-09 | 111.24% | 783.22% | $31.16 | $877.57 |
| 2026-08-07 | 111.24% | 783.22% | $31.16 | $877.57 |
| 2026-08-06 | 111.24% | 783.22% | $31.16 | $881.47 |
| 2026-08-05 | 111.24% | 783.22% | $31.16 | $893.19 |
| 2026-08-04 | 111.24% | 783.22% | $31.16 | $892.67 |
| 2026-08-03 | 111.24% | 783.22% | $31.16 | $829.50 |
| 2026-08-02 | 111.24% | 783.22% | $31.16 | $823.03 |
| 2026-07-31 | 111.24% | 783.22% | $31.16 | $823.03 |
| 2026-07-30 | 111.24% | 783.22% | $31.16 | $874.66 |
| 2026-07-29 | 111.24% | 783.22% | $31.16 | $739.00 |
| 2026-07-28 | 111.21% | 783.32% | $31.16 | $820.53 |
| 2026-07-27 | 111.21% | 783.32% | $31.16 | $900.20 |
| 2026-07-26 | 111.21% | 783.32% | $31.16 | $920.95 |
| 2026-07-24 | 111.21% | 783.32% | $31.16 | $920.95 |
| 2026-07-23 | 111.21% | 783.32% | $31.16 | $990.21 |
| 2026-07-22 | 111.21% | 783.32% | $31.16 | $959.48 |
Reports Featuring MU
- 2026-07-23
Top EPS Revision Plays: FCEL Surges 35%, CLF Jumps 22% on Earnings Beat
- 2026-06-03
MRVL Leads Tech Surge With 44.8% Gain on EPS Revision and Nvidia Endorsement
- 2026-05-27
PowerBank Surges 46.5% as EPS Revisions Drive Multi-Sector Rally This Week
- 2026-05-06
DOCN Jumps 57% After EPS Revision: AI Cloud Services Surge
- 2026-05-05
SNDK Surges 31% as Analysts Raise EPS Estimates; STX Jumps 29% After Outlook Hike
Recent News
- Nvidia Reportedly Warns Top Customers of 15% Price Hikes on AI ServersBeInCrypto
- Nvidia customers face over 15% server price hikes as memory costs soar - reportInvesting.com
- Palantir, Freeport Break Out, Lead Five Stocks Near Buy PointsInvestor's Business Daily
- These 3 AI stocks are bought by both hedge funds and mutual fundsInvesting.com
- Q3 Earnings Preview: High Expectations, Positive Revisions, and Broad-Based GrowthZacks
- Goldman Sachs Sees Nvidia Setup Few ExpectGuruFocus.com
- Why higher yields aren't scaring off retail tradersYahoo Finance Video
- Micron Falls as Wall Street Questions Its $1 Trillion ValuationGuruFocus.com
- Did Citadels $4 Billion AI Stock Selloff Weigh On MU, SNDK, NBIS?Benzinga Prediction Markets
- MU Stock Alert: BMO Names Micron a Top AI Memory Play With $1,300 Price TargetGuruFocus.com
Screen Performance
Aggregate stats across all 2014 tickers our top-EPS-revision screen has flagged over the past 146 days.
- Median return since detection
- +3.1%
- % of tickers in the green
- 56%
- Median return on winners
- +19.9%
- Large revisions captured
- 1606
Past detection performance reflects the price change between when a ticker first entered our screen and the most recent observation. Not a forward-looking forecast.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Micron Technology Inc (MU) stock go up recently?▾
Micron Technology Inc (MU) stock has risen following an analyst upgrade of its next-year EPS growth estimate from 111.06% to 111.24% on 2026-08-20. Since detection, the estimate has moved up a net +0.95 pp to 112.19%. EPS estimate upgrades are among the strongest leading indicators of stock outperformance.
What is Micron Technology Inc's next-year EPS growth estimate?▾
As of 2026-08-25, Micron Technology Inc (MU) has a next-year EPS growth estimate of 112.19%, based on analyst consensus.
When was the latest EPS estimate revision for MU?▾
The most recent revision occurred on 2026-08-23, when analysts adjusted the next-year EPS growth estimate from 111.17% to 112.19%.
What sector and industry does Micron Technology Inc belong to?▾
Micron Technology Inc operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Semiconductors industry.
How often is this EPS estimate data updated?▾
EPS revision data is refreshed daily from analyst consensus estimates. MU appears on this page because it was flagged by our daily top-EPS-revision-performer screen.
EPS revision data sourced from analyst consensus estimates, refreshed daily. Micron Technology Inc (MU) appears here because it was detected by our daily top-EPS-revision-performer screen.