Micron Technology Acquires Powerchip's P5 Fab for $1.8 Billion
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 23 Jan 26
Source: Newsfilter
Micron Technology Inc's stock rose 3.00% as it reached a 52-week high, reflecting strong investor interest.
The company has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire Powerchip Semiconductor's P5 fabrication site in Taiwan for $1.8 billion, which will enhance its production capabilities and address the growing global demand for memory solutions. This strategic acquisition is expected to significantly increase DRAM wafer output starting in the second half of 2027, creating operational synergies with Micron's existing facilities in Taiwan.
This acquisition positions Micron to better serve its customers and strengthen its competitive edge in the memory market, particularly as demand continues to rise amid ongoing supply challenges.
Analyst Views on MU
Wall Street analysts forecast MU stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for MU is 336.12 USD with a low forecast of 235.00 USD and a high forecast of 500.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
26 Analyst Rating
24 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 399.650
Low
235.00
Averages
336.12
High
500.00
Current: 399.650
Low
235.00
Averages
336.12
High
500.00
About MU
Micron Technology, Inc. provides memory and storage solutions. The Company delivers a portfolio of high-performance dynamic random-access memory (DRAM), NAND, and NOR memory and storage products through its Micron and Crucial brands. The Company's products enable advancing in artificial intelligence (AI) and compute-intensive applications. Its segments include Compute and Networking Business Unit (CNBU), Mobile Business Unit (MBU), Embedded Business Unit (EBU), and Storage Business Unit (SBU). CNBU segment includes memory products and solutions sold into the data center, PC, graphics, and networking markets. MBU segment includes memory and storage products sold into the smartphone and other mobile-device markets. EBU segment includes memory and storage products and solutions sold into the intelligent edge through the automotive, industrial, and consumer embedded markets. SBU segment includes SSDs and component-level storage solutions sold into the data center, PC, and consumer markets.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
