Micron Surges After Beating Revenue Forecasts, Driven by AI Chip Demand
March 20, 2025
The company's adjusted earnings skyrocketed to $1.78 billion, or $1.56 per share, a significant increase from $476 million, or 42 cents per share, reported the previous year.
Following the earnings announcement, Micron's shares surged by 5% in after-hours trading, reflecting investor confidence and a notable 22% gain year-to-date.
Despite this positive outlook, Micron faces challenges such as NAND pricing pressures and high inventory levels, which have been exacerbated by geopolitical tensions.
Looking ahead, Micron anticipates mid-single-digit growth in server units for 2025, driven by demand for both traditional and AI servers.
Most analysts tracked by Visible Alpha maintain a positive outlook, with 10 out of 12 analysts rating the stock as 'buy' or equivalent.
Micron Technology has raised its fiscal Q3 revenue forecast to $8.8 billion, surpassing Wall Street estimates, driven by strong demand for AI memory chips.
Micron's Compute and Networking business unit revenue rose to $4.6 billion, marking a 109% increase year-over-year, while its Storage unit faced a sequential decline.
Michael Ashley Schulman, Chief Investment Officer at Running Point Capital, highlighted Micron's crucial role in AI infrastructure, noting the company's strong revenue and earnings forecast.
The company is strategically focusing on maintaining its leadership in low-power DRAM for servers and is transitioning to new SOCAMM form factors in collaboration with NVIDIA.
Micron is also constructing a new DRAM fabrication plant in Idaho, with production expected to commence in fiscal 2027, supported by funding from the CHIPS Act.
Management emphasizes the importance of technological innovation and operational efficiency to sustain growth amidst competitive and geopolitical challenges.
Despite a recent drop in stock price, Micron's shares have increased by 22% since the beginning of 2025, outperforming the Nasdaq composite index, which has declined by 8%.
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