- Micron (MU) shares fell 10% on the final trading day of March, extending a post-earnings slide to as much as 30% down from March 18.
- Investor concerns center on fears that more efficient AI could reduce demand for high-bandwidth memory, a key product for Micron.
- Despite the sell-off, Wall Street analysts like Morgan Stanley‘s Joseph Moore argue memory demand remains strong, driven by agentic AI growth.
- Micron forecasts Q3 revenue above expectations, but heavy capital spending and potential DRAM price declines create market uncertainty.
Shares in Micron (MU) stock continued their sharp March descent on the month’s final Monday, plunging 10% despite robust demand from AI data centers. Consequently, the stock ended the month with an 18% overall slump after a brief 4% rebound on Tuesday.
The fear among investors, according to market analysis, is that more efficient AI will curb demand for high-bandwidth memory. This key component for AI data centers has fueled Micron‘s 270% annual gain, but most 2026 gains have now retreated.
However, Wall Street firms remain hopeful about the long-term outlook. Morgan Stanley analyst Joseph Moore stated Thursday, “[t]here’s just no indication that demand for memory or storage is going down.”
Moore also noted that memory will be crucial for agentic AI, which can perform tasks autonomously. Such growth is expected to positively affect semiconductor leaders like Micron, NVIDIA (NVDA), and AMD.
Furthermore, Micron expects Q3 revenue above analysts’ forecasts. Meanwhile, the company’s plans for heavy capital spending could increase supply, potentially compressing margins.
The Street’s view remains mixed, however, as evidenced by recent analyst actions. Citi cut Micron‘s price target to $425 from $510, citing DRAM price concerns, but maintained a buy rating.
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