Why Micron Technology Inc (MU) Stock Is Rising
As of 2026-09-17, Micron Technology Inc (MU) has a next-year EPS growth estimate of 113.21%. 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 111.80% to 112.09% on 2026-09-11.
- +Sustained Upward Momentum: The estimate has risen consistently across 4 trading sessions since detection, now up a net +1.12 pp to 113.21%.
- ·Current-Year Growth: Projected at 785.24%, supporting the forward estimate revision.
News Context
The primary driver is the upward revision to Micron's next-year EPS growth estimate, which analysts raised from 99.55% to 108.36% in late June and has since edged higher to 111.80%. The move is plausibly tied to reports that Nvidia warned customers of 15% AI server price hikes due to soaring memory costs, a direct tailwind for Micron's pricing power. That momentum has persisted despite a recent headline questioning the
Generated 2026-09-03 · news as of 2026-09-03
Current Snapshot
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Semiconductors
- EPS growth next year
- 113.21%
- EPS growth this year
- 785.24%
- EPS next quarter (est)
- $31.16
- Last price
- $977.50
EPS Revision History
| Date | EPS Next Y | EPS This Y | Next Q (est) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-17 | 113.21% | 785.24% | $31.16 | $977.50 |
| 2026-09-16 | 113.04% | 785.04% | $31.14 | $926.55 |
| 2026-09-15 | 112.74% | 785.04% | $31.14 | $927.60 |
| 2026-09-14 | 112.15% | 785.08% | $31.14 | $924.03 |
| 2026-09-13 | 112.09% | 785.04% | $31.14 | $975.26 |
| 2026-09-11 | 112.09% | 785.04% | $31.14 | $975.26 |
| 2026-09-10 | 111.80% | 785.02% | $31.14 | $977.41 |
| 2026-09-09 | 111.80% | 785.02% | $31.14 | $1027.77 |
| 2026-09-08 | 111.80% | 785.02% | $31.14 | $1000.26 |
| 2026-09-07 | 111.80% | 785.02% | $31.14 | $1016.59 |
| 2026-09-06 | 111.80% | 785.02% | $31.14 | $1016.59 |
| 2026-09-04 | 111.80% | 785.02% | $31.14 | $1016.59 |
| 2026-09-03 | 111.80% | 785.02% | $31.14 | $958.16 |
| 2026-09-02 | 111.80% | 785.02% | $31.14 | $956.08 |
| 2026-09-01 | 111.80% | 785.02% | $31.14 | $933.44 |
| 2026-08-31 | 111.80% | 785.02% | $31.14 | $958.73 |
| 2026-08-30 | 111.80% | 785.02% | $31.14 | $932.86 |
| 2026-08-29 | 111.80% | 785.02% | $31.14 | $932.86 |
| 2026-08-28 | 111.80% | 785.02% | $31.14 | $932.86 |
| 2026-08-27 | 112.19% | 783.38% | $31.14 | $935.39 |
| 2026-08-26 | 112.19% | 783.38% | $31.14 | $938.40 |
| 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 |
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
- Micron Jumps 5.5% as Labor Claims AI's Margin WindfallGuruFocus.com
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- Micron Sends Fresh Signal to AI Chip InvestorsGuruFocus.com
- SanDisk Stock Looks Cheap, But Can It Keep Earning This Much?Trefis
- Micron's Taiwan workers say 68 months' bonus not enoughAFP
- Micron bets $2.75 billion on India as AI memory demand surgesGuruFocus.com
- Why Micron Stock Is Rising as Intel CEO Issues Memory-Chip WarningBarrons.com
- A $2.75 Billion Reason Why Micron Stock In FocusGuruFocus.com
- U.S. semiconductor industry faces shortage of 157,000 workers by 2030Quartz
Screen Performance
Aggregate stats across all 2046 tickers our top-EPS-revision screen has flagged over the past 169 days.
- Median return since detection
- +0.4%
- % of tickers in the green
- 51%
- Median return on winners
- +21.4%
- Large revisions captured
- 1726
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 111.80% to 112.09% on 2026-09-11. The estimate has since risen consistently across 4 additional trading sessions, gaining a net +1.12 pp to 113.21%. 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 2026-09-17, Micron Technology Inc (MU) has a next-year EPS growth estimate of 113.21%, based on analyst consensus.
When was the latest EPS estimate revision for MU?▾
The most recent revision occurred on 2026-09-17, when analysts adjusted the next-year EPS growth estimate from 113.04% to 113.21%.
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.