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Micron Jumps 10% as Bernstein Lifts Target to $330 on AI-Led Memory Upswing

Analysts point to AI data centers tightening DRAM and HBM supply, supporting sustained price increases into 2026.

Overview

  • Micron closed at $315.42, up 10.52% on the day, with 41.9 million shares traded, about 62% above its three-month average.
  • Bernstein raised its price target to $330 with an Outperform rating, forecasting a 20% to 25% sequential DRAM price increase in Q1 and further gains through 2026.
  • The rally builds on a strong December quarter, with revenue around $13.6 billion and guidance calling for roughly $18.7 billion in fiscal Q2 sales.
  • Micron increased its fiscal 2026 capital spending plan to about $20 billion, signaling confidence in multi-year demand and acknowledging long capacity lead times.
  • Management now projects the HBM market to reach about $100 billion by 2028, and memory peers also advanced as investors bet on tight supply conditions.