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Historical analyst accuracy
For Micron Technology, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 57% were profitable, average return +61% (567 calls). At 3 months: +20% average return (64% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mizuho | 32 | 44% | +56% |
| UBS | 30 | 60% | +91% |
| Keybanc | 29 | 45% | +14% |
| Needham | 28 | 71% | +80% |
| Citigroup | 27 | 56% | +90% |
Valuation
Is Micron Technology overvalued, and is it a good time to buy Micron Technology right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: Micron Technology's valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | Micron Technology | Sector median (Information Technology) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 21.2 | 39.4 |
| Forward P/E | 6.0 | 20.6 |
| Net margin | 56% | 16% |
👉 Micron Technology trades below its sector median (21.2 vs 39.4) — potentially undervalued, or lower expected growth.
📖 P/E, PEG, margin…: see the glossary
💵 Dividend : Micron Technology pays about $0.49/share/yr → 0.05% yield. what is this?
Frequently asked questions
Is Micron Technology a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Micron Technology (MU) is "Buy" (160 bullish, 0 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 57% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Micron Technology's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $1,500 (+60% vs $935), ranging from $510 to $2,000 (25 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Micron Technology?
Over 1 year, 57% of analyst targets on Micron Technology were profitable, for an average return of +61% (across 567 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Micron Technology stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $1,500 within 12 months, i.e. +60% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $2,000, the most cautious $510.
What is the Micron Technology stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $1,500, +60%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (57%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Micron Technology overvalued?
Its P/E is 21.2, forward P/E 6.0. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.