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Micron Just Delivered a Monster Quarter, but the Stock Is Plummeting. The Reason Is Obvious.
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Key Points:
- Micron Technology reported a record-breaking fiscal Q4 with $54.2 billion in revenue, an 87% gross margin, and EPS of $32.87, driven by strong growth in its Core Data Center and Cloud Memory segments.
- Despite these strong fundamentals, Micron's stock has dropped about 20% since the earnings release, partly due to a broader semiconductor sector sell-off and concerns about the sustainability of AI-related capital expenditures.
- Investors are worried about the long-term viability of AI spending as hyperscalers face rising financing costs and potential capex reductions, exemplified by Tesla's recent 20% cut in its 2026 budget.
- The cyclical nature of the memory industry also fuels skepticism, with fears that increased supply could normalize prices and reduce profit margins, challenging the current supercycle.
- At around $887 per share and a forward P/E of 7, Micron's valuation appears modest given its growth, leaving investors to debate whether the stock is a buying opportunity or a value trap.
