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Michael Burry Expands Micron Bear Bets Ahead of MU Earnings

Sep 22, 2026, 5:47 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Burry's bearish stance on MU can attract hedging/selling flows, especially with MU facing a key earnings event and sector-wide semis volatility; historic precedents show spikes in MU volatility when Burry adjusts positions.

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Michael Burry expanded his Micron short position while boosting long bets in consumer stocks. The move precedes Micron’s Sept. 30 Q4 report, where analysts forecast meaningful EPS growth and robust revenue. Ongoing U.S. memory-capacity expansions may influence MU’s near-term margins and investor sentiment, potentially amplifying downside risk if demand slows.

  • Burry increased MU bearish bets; added short exposure to semis.
  • Also added short to NBIS, SOXX, and PLTR.
  • Increases long in QXO, BBW, SFM, BIRK, MELI.
  • Micron earnings looming; market expects upside, while Burry cautious.

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