The article argues Micron (MU) could rally strongly before 2027, even though the stock already had an extraordinary rally earlier this year. Micron stock averaged a 28% gain in the fourth quarter over 2020–2025, but it has fallen roughly 17% from its September close of $1,065 through Oct. 16. The author points to two catalysts: upcoming earnings from major AI companies that increasingly cite memory supply constraints, and an increase in Micron's buyback authorization to $35.16 billion, with capital returns set to rise from Dec. 9, subject to CHIPS Act funding restrictions. At around $911, the stock trades at about 5.2 times forward earnings based on Wall Street's fiscal 2027 EPS estimate of about $176. Risks cited include memory's cyclicality and competition from China's CXMT.
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