Tuesday, UBS updated its outlook on Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU), raising the stock's price target to $120 from $95 while maintaining a Buy rating. The firm's analyst noted that Micron's results are anticipated to align with the higher end of the guidance provided by the company.
Although Micron Technology did not issue a positive pre-announcement, the expectation is for revenue and gross margin to be around $6-6.1 billion and in the high teens, respectively. These projections are considered satisfactory by the analyst, though not exceptional.
The current situation in the DRAM market is characterized by a slight moderation in mobile and PC demand following a period of inventory replenishment. However, server demand is on the rise due to capacity being allocated to High Bandwidth (NASDAQ:BAND) Memory (HBM), which is affecting DDR5 availability.
The analyst views these developments as subtle, expecting DRAM prices to increase in the second half of the year. This is due to the continued tightness in server supply and anticipated demand from new smartphone and PC models requiring more DRAM for AI applications.
On the NAND front, the market is described as solid with increasing visibility into enterprise Solid State Drives (SSDs). A notable point is the limited capital expenditure from producers, which is contributing to higher pricing in the market. In light of these observations, the analyst has made slight adjustments to the May and August estimates for Micron, positioning them above the consensus, and has subsequently raised the price target.
Micron Technology's updated price target reflects a more optimistic view of the company's future performance, particularly in the NAND segment. The analyst's comments suggest that while the immediate term may present a balanced set of conditions, the longer-term outlook, especially in terms of pricing dynamics and market demand, is positive.
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