Micron Technology Invests $100 Billion to Address AI Chip Shortage
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 1h ago
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Source: Benzinga
- Memory Chip Shortage: Micron Technology's Executive VP Manish Bhatia confirmed that the rapid growth of AI infrastructure has led to an 'unprecedented' shortage of memory chips, as production capacity is diverted to AI giants, creating supply constraints in the traditional consumer electronics market.
- Market Impact: Counterpoint Research predicts a 2.1% decline in global smartphone shipments due to soaring prices from the high-end memory shortage, with Dell and other PC manufacturers warning that standard DRAM scarcity will lead to higher prices and reduced availability.
- Major Investment: Micron officially broke ground on a $100 billion mega-site in New York, expected to create 50,000 jobs and aims to shift 40% of its DRAM production to U.S. soil, highlighting its significance for national security.
- Accelerated Production: While the New York site won't produce until 2030, Micron announced an $1.8 billion acquisition of an existing plant in Taiwan to fast-track DRAM output by 2027, prioritizing the needs of autonomous robots and AI accelerators.
Analyst Views on DELL
Wall Street analysts forecast DELL stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for DELL is 164.85 USD with a low forecast of 113.00 USD and a high forecast of 180.00 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.
15 Analyst Rating
11 Buy
3 Hold
1 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 120.530
Low
113.00
Averages
164.85
High
180.00
Current: 120.530
Low
113.00
Averages
164.85
High
180.00
About DELL
Dell Technologies Inc. is engaged in designing, developing, manufacturing, marketing, selling, and supporting a wide range of comprehensive and integrated solutions, products, and services. The Company operates through two segments: Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) and Client Solutions Group (CSG). Its ISG segment enables the Company’s customer’s digital transformation with solutions that address artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, data analytics, and multi cloud environments. Its comprehensive storage portfolio includes modern and traditional storage solutions, including all-flash arrays, scale-out file, object platforms, hyper-converged infrastructure, and software-defined storage. Its CSG segment offers branded personal computers (PCs) including notebooks, desktops, and workstations and branded peripherals that include displays, docking stations, keyboards, mice, and webcam and audio devices, as well as third-party software and peripherals.
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.
