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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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According to the article, 13 U.S.-listed stocks have a market capitalization of at least $1 trillion, and analysts are most bullish on Micron, with a median target price of $1,575 per share, implying 70% upside from the current $925. Micron's results have surged amid a memory chip shortage driven by AI infrastructure demand: revenue in the September quarter rose 379% to $54 billion, and non-GAAP earnings reached $33.42 per diluted share, up from $3.03 a year earlier. The CEO expects tighter supply-demand conditions in fiscal 2027 and 2028. However, new capacity from Micron, Samsung, SK Hynix and others could lead to oversupply by 2029, and memory prices have historically fallen sharply in such periods. Some investors believe AI demand and longer contracts could weaken the boom-and-bust pattern, while others remain cautious.
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