Micron: Signs Of A Rebellion In The Memory Market

Summary Micron Technology faces moderating memory price increases as supply and demand rebalance, but AI data center demand remains robust. MU's gross margins are supported by long-term supply contracts, with 40% of revenue soon tied to fixed or capped pricing. Capacity expansions—including Idaho-1, Singapore HBM, and Tonglou—will drive the next growth phase starting FY'27 amid industry-wide supply increases. Key risks include labor negotiations in Taiwan, potential customer inventory build-ups, and margin sensitivity in non-data center segments. JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Investment Thesis There are signs of a rebellion in parts of the memory market. Oppo and Vivo, two Chinese phone makers, have reportedly rejected Samsung's ( SSNLF ) price offer for a memory supply This article was written by Bashar Issa 7.84K Followers Follow Bashar is a financial analyst writing on Seeking Alpha, focused on growth stocks, contrarian setups, and market mispricing. His research looks for companies where consensus is missing a shift in earnings power, competitive positioning, or industry structure. Bashar does not invest personally in the stocks he covers. Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.