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Micron's Boise memory expansion could drive long-term AI supply chain gains

Aug 20, 2026, 7:18 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Long-term capacity expansion and government subsidies support MU's earnings potential, though near-term volatility (July sell-off) remains a risk.

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Micron rides AI-driven memory demand into a major U.S. expansion. Boise will host two new fabs, aiming to lift DRAM production to 40% in the U.S. by 2035, backed by CHIPS Act funds and a $250 billion capex plan through 2035. While July's 29% drop underscored volatility, the longer-term catalysts remain intact.

Micron's stock surged on AI demand; market cap topped $1T since end-2024.
Boise expansion adds 17,000 jobs; Micron to hire about 3,500.
First front-end memory fab online in 2027; U.S. DRAM to 40% by 2035.
July 29% drop, worst since 2002; August up 14% suggests volatility.
DRAM accounted for 76% of revenue in the latest quarter.

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