Why Micron Technology, Inc.’s (MU) Stock Is Down 10.86%

By Jenna Brashear
May 14, 2026
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In this article, we go over a few key elements for understanding Micron Technology, Inc.’s stock price such as:

  • Micron Technology, Inc.’s current stock price and volume
  • Why Micron Technology, Inc.’s stock price changed recently
  • Upgrades and downgrades for MU from analysts
  • MU’s stock price momentum as measured by its relative strength

About Micron Technology, Inc. (MU)

Before we jump into Micron Technology, Inc.’s stock price, history, target price and what caused it to recently dip, let’s take a look at some background.

Micron Technology, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells memory and storage products in the United States, Taiwan, Japan, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Europe, and internationally. It operates through the Cloud Memory Business Unit; Core Data Center Business Unit; Mobile and Client Business Unit; and Automotive and Embedded Business Unit segments. The company provides memory products, including dynamic random access memory components and modules, CXL-based memory, LPDDR components and modules, graphics memory, high-bandwidth memory, and data center memory products; multichip packages (MCP) comprising embedded multimedia card-based, universal flash storage-based, and NAND-based MCPs; and technology leadership products that include 1y DRAM and G9 NAND technologies. It also offers storage products, such as data center solid-state drives (SSD), client SSD storage, and auto and industrial SSD storage; managed NAND; NAND flash; NOR flash; and memory cards. In addition, the company provides design tools, including FBGA and part decoders; DRAM power calculators; NAND power calculators; simulation models; chipset compatibility guides; serial presence-detection tools; cross-reference tools; UFSparm; SSD firmware; software and drivers; storage executive software; and obsolete part catalogs. It markets its semiconductor memory and storage products under the Micron and Crucial brands. The company serves the data center, PC, graphics, networking, automotive, industrial, and consumer embedded markets, as well as the smartphone and other mobile-device markets. It sells its products through its direct sales force, independent sales representatives, distributors, and retailers; web-based customer direct sales channel; and channel and distribution partners. Micron Technology, Inc. was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Boise, Idaho.

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Micron Technology, Inc.’s Stock Price as of Market Close

As of May 14, 2026, 9:58 AM, CST, Micron Technology, Inc.’s stock price was $801.315.

Micron Technology, Inc. is down 0.29% from its previous closing price of $803.630.

During the last market session, Micron Technology, Inc.’s stock traded between $776.040 and $812.000. Currently, there are approximately 1,126.00 million shares outstanding for Micron Technology, Inc..

Micron Technology, Inc.’s price-earnings (P/E) ratio is currently at 37.8, which is low compared to the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry median of 64.2. The price-earnings ratio gauges market expectation of future performance by relating a stock’s current share price to its earnings per share.

Micron Technology, Inc. Stock Price History

Micron Technology, Inc.’s (MU) price is currently up 54.95% so far this month.

During the month of May, Micron Technology, Inc.’s stock price has reached a high of $818.670 and a low of $510.210.

Over the last year, Micron Technology, Inc. has hit prices as high as $818.670 and as low as $90.930. Year to date, Micron Technology, Inc.’s stock is up 180.76%.

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What Caused Micron Technology, Inc. Stock’s Price to Dip?

Stock prices are primarily based on seller supply and buyer demand. But have you ever wondered about what other factors affect a stock's price?

When an analyst changes their opinion of a stock by upgrading or downgrading their rating, it often leads to a sudden stock price adjustment. As of May 13, 2026, there was 1 analyst who downgraded Micron Technology, Inc.’s stock and 2 analysts who upgraded over the last month.

Additionally, you'll want to evaluate Micron Technology, Inc.’s financial health and valuation. Investors can use AAII's Value Grade, which combines six key valuation metrics like P/E and P/S ratios for a comprehensive analysis to conduct analysis on Micron Technology, Inc.’s valuation and financial health. This approach mitigates the limitations of single-metric evaluations.

Micron Technology, Inc.’s current valuation based on AAII’s Value Grade is a F, which means it is considered to be Ultra Expensive.

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Lastly, news and media coverage as well as recent press reports about the company or its industry may cause stock prices to fluctuate. You can check out the most recent news articles about Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) by visiting AAII Stock Evaluator.

Relative Price Strength of Micron Technology, Inc.

Relative price strength measures a stock's performance against the market, helping investors identify stocks that are outperforming benchmarks.

For AAII’s Momentum Grade, a weighted relative price strength is calculated. Follow this link to learn more about the Momentum Grade.

As of May 13, 2026, Micron Technology, Inc. has a weighted four-quarter relative price strength of 65.68%, which translates to a Momentum Score of 99 and is considered to be Very Strong.

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Micron Technology, Inc. Stock Price: Bottom Line

As of May 14, 2026, Micron Technology, Inc.’s stock price is $801.315, which is down 0.29% from its previous closing price.

AAII advises against making stock decisions based solely on price or past returns. Instead, consider a variety of metrics, fundamentals, and analytics to evaluate a stock like Micron Technology, Inc. stock prices are influenced by market supply and demand and offer just a snapshot of a company's overall health.

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