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Is Micron Stock Going to $1,625? 1 Wall Street Analyst Think So.

UBS analyst Timothy Arcuri reiterated a $1,625 price target for Micron (MU), citing strong fundamentals, share buybacks, and long-term contracts. Micron is expected to report a 352% revenue increase and 10x EPS jump in Q4. The stock trades at less than 7x 2027 expected EPS, according to UBS.

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Published Sep 25, 2026, 4:45 AM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$MUBullishMed
01

Why it matters

The upgrade could drive buying pressure before the earnings release.

02

Market read

New UBS price target may influence short‑term trading ahead of earnings.

03

What to watch

Buyback funding depends on CHIPS Act restrictions lifting in December.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 6/10Timing: ahead of Q4 earnings on Sept. 30

Background

Analyst note reiterates bullish outlook based on supply‑demand gap and upcoming earnings.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$MUBullishHigh confidence
Context

UBS analyst Timothy Arcuri reiterated a buy rating and raised the price target to $1,625 ahead of Micron's Q4 earnings report on Sept. 30.

Expected impact

Potential short-term rally as investors price in the new target.

Evidence & confidence

The target is substantially above current levels and is supported by expectations of strong revenue and EPS growth.

Market effects

Higher target may lift sentiment across the memory‑chip sector.

U.S. tech investors may increase exposure to AI‑related hardware.

Potential ripple to global semiconductor supply‑chain outlook.

Counterpoint

If memory prices fall sooner than expected, the target may be unrealistic.

Key entities

  • Micron Technology

    Memory‑chip maker (NASDAQ:MU).

  • Timothy Arcuri

    UBS analyst who issued the price target.

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