Micron Beats! Is Memory The Next Nvidia Trade?

Micron reported revenue and adjusted EPS that both exceeded Wall Street expectations, while issuing a strong outlook for the current quarter. With expectations now elevated, the focus may shift toward sustainability of margins and the durability of the current demand cycle. ---------- Have you bet on memory sector? Is Micron's nvidia moment coming?

avatarLanceljx
12-18 22:13
$Micron Technology(MU)$  Here is a considered, structured perspective on Micron’s strength, memory sector positioning, and the broader semiconductor landscape: --- 1. Micron’s Outperformance in Context Micron’s recent earnings beat and strong guidance reflect a favourable combination of supply discipline and robust end-market demand, especially in AI-related infrastructure. Tight supply in memory naturally supports pricing and margin stability, which in turn fuels share performance. The market reaction shows confidence in the current cycle, but elevated expectations can also compress future upside if results normalise even modestly. Key points to watch for Micron over the next few quarters: Sustainability of product pricing in DRAM and NAND, In
avatarMrzorro
12-18 15:51
Forget the Sell-Off: Micron Proves the AI Feast Is Just Beginning $Micron Technology(MU)$  , the US memory hegemon, the world's third largest DRAM maker, and fourth largest NAND manufacturer, released its FY2026 Q1 earnings after the bell. Although the market reaction to $Oracle(ORCL)$   and $Broadcom(AVGO)$   was poor last week, Micron handed in a report and guidance that far exceeded market expectations. Three Things to Watch Management Raises 2028 HBM Market Forecast, Hitting the $100 Billion Mark Two Years Early Since HBM is often bundled with A
avatarTiger_comments
12-18 23:21

Can MU Sustain the Rally? Too Late To Bet on Memory Stocks?

$S&P 500(.SPX)$ opened higher on Micron’s explosive earnings report, but quickly gave back some gains, as investors remain cautious ahead of the Bank of Japan’s rate decision on Friday. $Micron Technology(MU)$ itself jumped as much as 16% at the open before settling around +13%. Regardless, Micron was clearly the standout performer of the session.Micron delivered a clean beat: revenue, profits, cash flow, and profitability all exceeded expectations.EPS: $4.78; Revenue: $13.64B, up 57% year-over-year. Q2 outlook: EPS: $8.42; Revenue: $18.7B — record highsGrowth driven by AI-led demand for memory and storageNet income came in at $5.48B, up 58% quarter-over-quarter and 135% year-over-year.Gross margin surg
Can MU Sustain the Rally? Too Late To Bet on Memory Stocks?
avatarkoolgal
05:05
🌟🌟🌟Micron $Micron Technology(MU)$ is the market's unexpected hero as its surge this week has flipped the script from gloom to glory.  Micron is the spark that turned bearish doubt into bullish conviction. Micron did not just beat expectations, it shattered them.  With Q1 26 revenue at USD 13.64 billion vs USD 12.83 billion expected & EPS of USD 4.78 vs USD 3.95 forecasted, Micron proved that it is not just riding the AI wave.  It is steering it.  Its Q2 guidance of USD 18.7 billion far exceeded expectations, and sent shockwaves through Wall Street, igniting fresh optimism. Micron did not just deliver earnings, it delivered momentum, meaning and market magic.  In a week where doubt lingered, Micron became the standout p
1. Is this the nvidia moment for micron: micron is benefiting strongly from artificial intelligence workloads which benefit from large fast memory. This is an opportunity for micron to capitalise on greater memory demand 2.current forecasts for memory demand indicate tight supply for first half of 2026. While it is possible that this could continue throughout 2026 and into 2027. 3 this supply demand imbalance is due to orders for memory for new data centres which are planned for deployment over 2026 and 2027. Further data centre demand is critical to future performance of $Micron Technology(MU)$
avatarAN88
04:45
never too late
avatarShyon
12-18 23:45
From my perspective, $Micron Technology(MU)$ earnings don’t just beat expectations — they push back against the “AI bubble” narrative. What stands out is earnings quality: cash flow above net income, margins far ahead of expectations, and forward EPS nearly tripling. Is this Micron’s “Nvidia moment”? Not a perfect parallel, but the comparison is increasingly valid. Nvidia re-rated when AI demand proved structural, and Micron may be nearing a similar point. Management’s comments about meeting only 50–66% of demand and locking in non-cancelable 2026 orders signal real scarcity and pricing power. That said, it’s not risk-free or clearly “too late.” Valuations have moved, but earnings expectations may still be conservative if supply remains tight. For
avatarECLC
02:25
Micron is rising on strong earnings ease some fear on AI stocks. Not going to bet on "Nvidia moment".
avatarwiwe
12-18 23:42
Very recent development shows that SK Hynix pulled ahead their HBM4 schedule and is ready for Nvidia’s Rubin GPU, continues its leadership in the market with more than 50%. Samsung is following up very quickly on HBM4 as well leveraging their memory/logic foundry integration (HBM4 bottom die uses logic processing), expected to increase its market share to over 30%. This squeeze MU to 3rd place with market share expected to shrink to less than 10%. CEO tried to clarify their HBM4 delay rumors and use of their internal fab as a temporary solution to the base logic die. Reading between the lines, it confirms their lag behind the competition. More importantly, they dont have enough volume. Given AVGO got crashed by the Wall Street even as an absolute leader in AI ASIC, interconnect switches, a
avatarETF_Tracker
12-17 18:12

🔥Direxion ETF Weekly Trading Themes: AI Weakens, Small Caps Lead & MU

Charts in FocusTech / Mag 7 Rotation Out, Small Caps Rotation In$Direxion NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index Shares(QQQE)$ clearly benefited from the pullback in the NASDAQ 100.Trading Themes for the Week from Direxion 1. $Direxion Daily MU Bull 2X Shares(MUU)$Assets under management are once again approaching USD 400 million.MU shares have risen after HSBC initiated coverage with a Buy rating, calling it a “key beneficiary of an extended supercycle.”Post-earnings volatility expected around ±8.3% following Wednesday’s report.2. $Direxion Daily AVGO Bull 2X Shares(AVL)$ / $Direxion Daily AVGO Bear 1X Shares(AVS)$Broadcom’s post
🔥Direxion ETF Weekly Trading Themes: AI Weakens, Small Caps Lead & MU
avatarOptionsAura
12-17 14:52

MU's financial report tonight, how to lay out

$Micron Technology (MU) $The new quarterly financial report will be released on December 17, 2025 (after the U.S. stock market closes). The market pays attention to the pricing and supply and demand environment of HBM and DDR5 driven by AI, as well as the continuity of memory demand from data centers and smart terminals.Market ForecastConsensus estimates show that Micron Technology's total revenue for the quarter is expected to be $12.709 billion, a year-on-year increase of 45.90%; Adjusted earnings per share are expected to be $3.86, a year-over-year increase of 122.52%; EBIT is expected to be US $5.068 billion, a year-on-year increase of 117.68%. The company gave optimistic guidance for this quarter in the last quarter's earnings conference call, foc
MU's financial report tonight, how to lay out
avatarkoolgal
12-16

Micron At Crossroads: Can It Soar To New Highs?

🌟🌟🌟$Micron Technology(MU)$  is set to release its Q1 fiscal 2026 earnings on Wednesday December 17 and the stakes couldn't be higher.  In a market still reeling from Tech Meltdown Friday , Micron stands as a beacon of the AI boom.  Wall Street is watching to see if this memory giant can defy gravity and hit breathtaking new highs. Despite recent volatility and a slight downturn linked to broader tech jitters, Micron had an incredible year, climbing to 152% year todate. The AI Rocket Fuel and Recent Headwinds  Expectations are high and for good reason.  Micron is the beating heart of the AI data centre revolution.  Analysts expect strong results with revenue forecasted around USD 12.54 billion a
Micron At Crossroads: Can It Soar To New Highs?
avatarShyon
12-15
Heading into Micron's earnings on December 17, I do think expectations are clearly elevated, but not without reason. Goldman Sachs' forecast of $13.2 billion in revenue and $4.15 in EPS suggests Micron is still benefiting from a very strong memory upcycle, especially driven by AI-related demand. When leading banks are willing to go meaningfully above consensus, it usually reflects strong visibility rather than short-term optimism alone. That said, with Micron already up more than 190% this year, the bar for a post-earnings rally is extremely high. Even if Micron beats estimates, the stock's reaction will likely depend more on forward guidance than on the headline numbers. If management signals continued tight supply, firm pricing, and sustained AI-driven demand into 2025, I think new highs
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12-18 00:06
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12-17 17:48
avatarDahmenna szcee
12-17 05:22
$Micron Technology(MU)$  Micron’s earnings may indeed beat consensus, but whether the stock makes new highs is a separate question. Post-earnings reaction With the stock up more than 190% year to date, expectations are already elevated. A beat on revenue and EPS alone may not be sufficient. The market will focus on forward guidance, particularly HBM pricing, customer concentration, and capacity discipline. Any hint of margin peaking or aggressive capex could trigger a “sell-the-news” response, even on strong results. Near-term setup To push decisively higher, Micron likely needs upside guidance for FY2026 or clear evidence that HBM demand from AI accelerators remains structurally undersupplied. Without that, upside may be more gradual rather th
$Micron Technology(MU)$   Memory Stocks Surge: Can Micron Hit New Highs After Earnings? Title: Micron Earnings: The "Beat and Raise" is Priced In. The Question is Guidance. Micron is up 190% YTD. The entire street knows Q3 will beat. The only thing that matters on Dec 17 is Fiscal Q4 and 2026 guidance. Can it hit new highs? It will come down to one word: sustainability. · Bull Case (New Highs): Micron guides for continued strong pricing power and demand into 2026, citing AI server buildouts (HBM) and a recovering PC/phone market. They signal that the memory cycle has "flattened the curve," moving away from violent boom-bust cycles. This could spark another leg up. · Bear Case (Sell-the-News): The beat is modest, and guidance is merely "in-
avatarAN88
12-16
$Micron Technology(MU)$  yes innovative company 
$Micron Technology(MU)$  it will be bearish until  years end 2025[Cool]  [Cool]  [Cool]  [Cool]