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Micron Jumps as CFO Confirms HBM4 Production and Analysts Lift Targets

Tight AI memory supply continues to bolster pricing power into 2026.

Overview

  • At a Wolfe Research event, Micron said HBM4 is in high-volume production with shipments ramping ahead of plan.
  • Micron shares rose about 5% to 6% on Wednesday following the update on next-generation HBM.
  • Morgan Stanley raised its price target to $450 with an Overweight rating, and Deutsche Bank lifted its target to $500 while increasing its 2026 EPS estimate to $46.50.
  • Analysts and management pointed to persistently tight HBM and DRAM supply, with much of 2026 capacity locked under long-term agreements tied to AI accelerators such as Nvidia’s.
  • To meet AI-driven demand, Micron is expanding manufacturing capacity and pursuing partnerships including work with Powerchip to scale output.