JPMorgan bullish MU: memory pricing up, large FCF, and buyback catalyst ahead
Sep 28, 2026, 1:33 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Strong price upside from transmissible pricing power in DRAM/NAND, plus HBM-driven margin expansion and a sizable buyback catalyst post-CHIPS Act anniversary, historically associated with meaningful re-rating when memory cycles tighten.
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JPMorgan’s Harlan Sur expects Micron to confirm strong memory pricing in Q4, boosting revenue, margins, and free cash flow. He notes DRAM/NAND prices up ~20% QoQ, ongoing HBM4 ramp, and robust data-center demand supporting above-consensus guidance for Q4 and the November quarter. A CHIPS Act milestone drives a planned 100% excess cash buyback, potentially unlocking upside through calendar 2027.
JPMorgan keeps MU overweight with a $1,540目标, citing strong pricing upside.
DRAM and NAND ASP expected to rise ~20% QoQ; HBM4 ramp supports margins.
Q4 and Nov guidance likely above consensus; FCF >$24B; CHIPS Act buybacks catalyst.
MU down ~3.9% to $1,040.18 despite bullish setup.
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