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Micron Technology Reports Q4 Earnings: Revenue Up 379%, EPS Up 1,003%

Micron Technology reported Q4 revenue of $54.23B, up 379% YoY, with non-GAAP EPS of $33.42. Data Center revenue rose 56% QoQ to $18.0B. Q1 guidance is $60B-$63B revenue and $38.15 EPS, with gross margin expected to drop to 86%. Analysts' price targets have increased, with a mean target of $1,521.

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Published Oct 1, 2026, 7:00 AM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$MUNeutralHigh
01

Why it matters

The earnings beat and strong data‑center revenue reinforce Micron's growth narrative, but margin compression hints at future pricing challenges.

02

Market read

First‑report earnings with record revenue and guidance for a major memory chip maker; high relevance for tech‑sector traders.

03

What to watch

High inventory absorption and upcoming capital spending could affect cash flow and short‑term earnings.

Relevance 9/10Novelty 9/10Timing: pre‑market today

Background

Micron's Q4 results come amid a broader AI‑driven demand surge for memory, with DRAM and NAND pricing at multi‑digit growth.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$MUNeutralHigh confidence
Context

Micron Technology reported Q4 2026 earnings with record $54.23B revenue, 87% gross margin and guided Q1 FY27 revenue $60‑$63B, providing fresh material for traders.

Expected impact

likely upward pressure as investors price in revenue beat and robust data‑center demand, with potential moderation from margin guidance.

Evidence & confidence

Earnings and guidance are first‑report facts for a large‑cap semiconductor, offering clear directional bias.

Market effects

Sector

Boosts semiconductor sector sentiment, especially memory and data‑center segments.

Regional

Positive for US tech equities; may lift broader market indices.

Global

Highlights global demand for DRAM/NAND, influencing overseas memory manufacturers.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Margin guidance below 87% could signal cost pressures; investors may stay cautious despite revenue beat.

Key entities

  • company
    Micron Technology

    US‑listed semiconductor manufacturer (ticker MU).

  • executive
    Mark Murphy

    Chief Financial Officer of Micron, provided margin guidance.

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