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Micron Technology, Inc. - Common Stock (MU) Feb 2026 Filing Analysis
Does management do what it says?
While FY25 is closed, the cash flow statement for the first six months of FY25 shows $7.26 billion in capex, which aligns with the $14 billion annual run rate previously guided. (1 met across 1 tracked commitment)
“For the first six months of 2025, net cash used for investing activities consisted primarily of $7.26 billion of expenditures for property, plant, and equipment.”
The company has successfully managed its derivative portfolio; as of February 2026, the net liability on cash flow hedges has been reduced, and the total AOCI loss balance is only $82 million, indicating the prior $102 million loss reclassification is largely complete or superseded by new hedge positions. (1 met across 1 tracked commitment)
“Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (82) [as of February 26, 2026].”
The project remains on track with the previously stated timeline for first wafer output in mid-calendar 2027. (1 in progress across 1 tracked commitment)
“Construction of the fab began in October 2023, with first DRAM wafer output projected in mid-calendar 2027.”
Management has significantly raised the capital expenditure guidance for fiscal year 2026 from approximately $20 billion to above $25 billion, reflecting increased investment in AI-driven capacity and US manufacturing expansion. (1 revised across 1 tracked commitment)
“We estimate capital expenditures for property, plant, and equipment, net of proceeds from government incentives, to be above $25 billion in 2026.”
The effective tax rate for the first six months of 2026 was 14.4%, which is lower than the previously guided 'high-teens' range, primarily due to changes in profitability mix and discrete tax benefits. (1 revised across 1 tracked commitment)
“The change in our effective tax rate for the second quarter and first six months of 2026... was primarily due to the 15% minimum tax Pillar Two Model Rules... Effective tax rate 14.4 % [for Six Months Ended February 26, 2026].”
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How durable is the business?
Micron is aggressively expanding its manufacturing moat with a plan to invest over $25 billion in capital expenditures in 2026, specifically targeting leading-edge DRAM capacity for AI. (1 expanding)
“We estimate capital expenditures for property, plant, and equipment, net of proceeds from government incentives, to be above $25 billion in 2026.”
The Cloud Memory Business Unit (CMBU) provides memory for massive 'hyperscale' cloud providers and high-bandwidth memory (HBM) for AI data centers. — Cloud Memory Business Unit (CMBU) (32.3% revenue share) (+4 more findings)
“CMBU Revenue $ 7,749... Operating income $ 5,127... CMBU revenue increased 163%”
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Where does growth come from?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is driving massive demand for memory and storage in data centers, growing faster than the industry can supply it. — Total Revenue: 196% YoY (+4 more signals)
“The AI-driven growth in the data center has accelerated demand for memory and storage at a rate greater than our ability and the industry’s ability to increase supply.”
Micron is accelerating its US manufacturing footprint with capital expenditures projected to exceed $25 billion in 2026, supported by $6.4 billion in CHIPS Act grants. (1 accelerating across 1 signal)
“We estimate capital expenditures for property, plant, and equipment, net of proceeds from government incentives, to be above $25 billion in 2026.”
Gross margins are in a powerful upward trend, more than doubling from 37% a year ago to 74% in the current quarter due to tight supply and favorable product mix. (1 accelerating across 1 signal)
“Our consolidated gross margin percentage increased to 74% for the second quarter of 2026 from 56% for the first quarter of 2026... improved to 74% for the second quarter of 2026 from 37% for the second quarter of 2025”
Revenue growth is accelerating sharply, jumping from $8.05 billion in Q2 2025 to $13.64 billion in Q1 2026, and reaching $23.86 billion in Q2 2026, driven by AI-led demand for DRAM and NAND. (1 accelerating across 1 signal)
“Total revenue for the second quarter of 2026 increased 75% as compared to the first quarter of 2026... Total revenue for the second quarter of 2026 increased 196% as compared to the second quarter of 2025”
The Cloud Memory Business Unit (CMBU) is showing explosive growth, with revenue increasing 47% sequentially and 163% year-over-year as hyperscale customers adopt HBM for AI. (1 accelerating across 1 signal)
“CMBU revenue increased 47%, primarily due to increases in average selling prices and favorable mix... CMBU revenue increased 163% [YoY]”
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What could break the thesis?
Micron faces significant legal risk from patent infringement lawsuits, specifically a jury verdict in May 2024 that could require the company to pay $445 million in damages to Netlist. [REGULATORY] (+4 more risks)
“a jury rendered a verdict that Micron’s memory modules infringe two asserted patents—U.S. Patent No. 7,619,912 (“the ‘912 patent”) and U.S. Patent No. 11,093,417 (“the ‘417 patent”)—and found that Micron should pay $425 million for infringement of the ‘912 patent and $20 million for infringement of the ‘417 patent.”
The risk is stable; the notional amount of currency hedges has increased to over $15 billion (including non-designated hedges), but fair value losses remain manageable relative to the balance sheet. (1 stable)
“We utilize forward contracts that generally mature within two years designated as cash flow hedges to minimize our exposure to changes in currency exchange rates.”
The risk is easing in the short term due to a significant recovery in pricing; DRAM average selling prices increased in the mid-60% range and NAND in the high-70% range compared to the previous quarter. (1 easing)
“Sales of DRAM products increased 74%, primarily due to a mid-60% range increase in average selling prices... Sales of NAND products increased 82%, primarily due to a high-70% range increase in average selling prices.”
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