Micron Technology Shares Surge to Record High Amid AI-Driven Chip Demand
Micron Technology shares soared to an all-time high this week, closing at $264 after a 4% daily gain. The stock has tripled year-to-date as analysts raise price targets ahead of next week's earnings report. Citi now projects $300 per share, citing "large capital infusions" from AI-related memory chip demand.
The rally reflects a broader semiconductor shortage, with Micron's advanced memory components critical for AI hardware from partners like Nvidia and AMD. Memory chip prices are spiking as manufacturers scramble to meet demand—a trend likely to boost Micron's margins through 2024.