Micron Technology's stock jumped 12% after the company announced strong demand for its memory chips. In its fiscal first-quarter earnings call, Micron reported adjusted earnings of $4.78 per share and revenue of $13.64 billion.
This performance exceeded LSEG estimates, which were $3.95 per share and $12.84 billion in sales.
The company indicated that the total addressable market for high-bandwidth memory could reach $100 billion by 2028. This market is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate of 40%.
Micron's business chief, Sumit Sadana, stated, "We are more than sold out," highlighting the significant unmet demand for their products.
Micron raised its capital expenditures guidance to $20 billion, up from $18 billion. For the current quarter, the company forecasts revenues to be around $18.70 billion, which is well above the $14.20 billion expected by LSEG.
Adjusted earnings for the upcoming quarter are projected to be $8.42 per share, higher than the $4.78 per share anticipated by analysts.
Following the earnings report, several financial institutions adjusted their ratings for Micron. JPMorgan increased its price target on the stock, recognizing the favorable pricing environment. Bank of America upgraded Micron shares to a buy rating.
Morgan Stanley described the results as the best revenue and net income upside in the history of the U.S. semiconductor industry, outside of Nvidia.
Looking ahead, analysts believe that if artificial intelligence continues to grow, the next twelve months could benefit memory chip makers significantly.
Morgan Stanley noted that memory would be one of the biggest beneficiaries of the AI trade, suggesting a promising outlook for Micron and its products.
