Overview
- Shares hit an all-time high after the Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points, adding a tailwind for capital-heavy chip fabrication.
- Citi lifted its price target to $300, Deutsche Bank moved to $280, Morgan Stanley previously went to $325, and HSBC initiated coverage at $330 with a Buy.
- Citi, citing DRAMeXchange data, flagged an estimated ~50% quarter-over-quarter jump in DRAM pricing for 4Q25 as supply tightens on AI demand.
- UBS reiterated a Buy and expects an earnings beat, pointing to constrained DRAM supply and a favorable margin setup heading into Micron’s mid-December report.
- Analysts highlight near-term HBM capacity limits and possible 2026 pricing pressure even as elevated DRAM prices drive stronger revenue and margins now.