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Micron Rides HBM Shortage to Fresh Highs as 2026 Capacity Sells Out

Executives say supply will trail AI demand beyond 2026, reinforcing pricing leverage.

Overview

  • Micron says its high‑bandwidth memory is sold out for 2026 as AI orders accelerate.
  • CEO Sanjay Mehrotra expects supply constraints to persist beyond calendar 2026, supporting firmer pricing.
  • The company posted record Q1 fiscal 2026 revenue of $13.6 billion, up 57% year over year.
  • TD Cowen raised its price target to $450, and shares are up more than 260% over 12 months and roughly 39% in January.
  • Micron is expanding output with about $20 billion in FY26 capital spending and is reallocating capacity by ending Crucial consumer shipments next month.