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Analysts Push Micron Price Targets Higher Ahead of March 18 Earnings on AI Memory Tightness

Wall Street cites sold‑out 2026 HBM supply with steep DRAM and NAND price gains driving margins higher.

Overview

  • Wedbush lifted its Micron target to $500, Wells Fargo to $470, Mizuho to $480, Susquehanna to $525, and Citi to $430, citing stronger memory pricing and AI demand.
  • Micron reports fiscal Q2 results on March 18, with Street forecasts around $8.6–$8.7 in EPS and roughly $19 billion in revenue.
  • The company signaled exceptional profitability, guiding Q2 to about 68% gross margin and $8.42 EPS after posting a record Q1 with $13.6 billion revenue.
  • Industry checks point to sharp contract price increases for DRAM and NAND—some near triple‑digit gains—while Micron’s 2026 HBM output is fully allocated.
  • Shares have been volatile as oil‑price shocks tied to Middle East tensions pressured tech, while competitive and qualification risks persist from Samsung, SK Hynix, and upcoming HBM4 cycles.