To The Moon

🌟🌟🌟Micron Technology $Micron Technology(MU)$  is set to report its fiscal Q3 2025 earnings on Wednesday June 25 and the stakes couldn't be higher.  With its share price up almost 40% year todate, investors are asking - Can the AI fueled rally continue or is it  a reality check on the horizon?

Micron's Outlook - A Surge Powered by AI Infrastructure

Micron's rally reflects a deeper transformation in AI computing.  As Generative AI and Large Language Models redefine performance benchmarks, the demand for high bandwidth memory (HBM) and data center DRAM has exploded.  These are the 2 segments where Micron is excelling.

In Q2 Micron's HBM revenue topped USD 1 billion, backed by wins with Nvidia and AMD.  Its HBM3E chips are now integrated into Nvidia's Blackwell GPUs and AMD's MI300X accelerators, cementing Micron's place as a critical enabler in the AI supply chain.

Micron's Q3 projections are strong as analysts expect revenue of USD 8.8 billion (up 30% year over year) and EPS of USD 1.59, more than double last year's numbers.  DRAM revenue alone could reach USD 7 billion, reflecting a 49% year over year jump.

Comparing Micron Against Nvidia and AMD 

While Nvidia $NVIDIA(NVDA)$  dominates the AI spotlight with its world leading GPUs and massive profit margins and AMD $Advanced Micro Devices(AMD)$  plays the role of a fast rising challenger to Nvidia, Micron quietly powers them both.

Nvidia has a USD 3.4 trillion market cap and outsized margins but it depends on Micron's memory chips to push the performance envelope of its AI chips. 

AMD's MI300X series, aimed squarely at AI workloads, also runs on Micron's HBM.

Micron, unlike its headline grabbing peers, trades at a Forward P/E ratio of just 11.7, offering exposure to the AI Supercycle without the frothy valuation risk.

In a nutshell - Micron is the backbone of AI, not the headline grabber and that maybe its edge.

What Analysts Are Saying?

Analysts are increasingly bullish and price targets are catching up:

Rosenblatt leads with a Target of USD 172, citing deep AI exposure. 

Wedbush and Wells Fargo recently raised their targets to USD 150.

The consensus among 28 analysts sits at an average Target price of USD 134.43 with an upside potential of 10%.

With demand accelerating and supply tight especially for HBM, Micron's pricing power could improve, supporting even stronger margins ahead.

Can Micron's Earnings Support the Rally?

Despite glowing forecasts, risks remain.  Gross margins are expected to slip to 36.5%, pressured by NAND pricing and fab startup costs.  Nonetheless Micron has sold out its HBM capacity through 2025 and is locking in 2026 contracts at even higher prices - A clear signal that it is riding a durable wave of growth.

Micron has also beaten estimates for 4 straight quarters and its USD 200 billion expansion plan is poised to boost supply resilience and margins over the long term. 

Concluding Thoughts - Micron's Moment of Truth

This week's Q3 report is more than just an earnings snapshot.  It is a pivotal moment for Micron.  It has evolved from just a humble cyclical memory supplier to a structural pillar of the AI revolution.  If Micron delivers solid numbers and upbeat guidance, it could jump even higher, backed not by hype but by demand.

With demand surging, pricing power improving and strategic investments paying off, Micron has the tailwind.  

In the AI race, Nvidia may drive the headlines but Micron powers the engine.

@Daily_Discussion  @TigerStars  @Tiger_comments  @Tiger_SG  @CaptainTiger  @TigerClub