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12 Aug 2026, 06:23 UTC · 1h ago
Micron stock: why 85% margins aren't enough to stop the sell-off
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Invezz
12 Aug 2026, 06:23 UTC · 1h ago
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Micron reported record fiscal Q3 revenue of $41.46 billion and a non-GAAP gross margin of 84.9%. — Exceptional fundamental growth and software-like margins typically drive valuation increases if the market believes they are sustainable.
+0.60Micron expects non-GAAP gross margins to rise further to approximately 86% in Q4 with roughly $50 billion in revenue. — Positive forward guidance on both top-line revenue and profitability suggests continued momentum in the current quarter.
+0.50Investors are pricing Micron based on a 'cyclical peak' thesis, causing the stock to trade significantly below its June highs despite strong results. — Market skepticism regarding the longevity of the memory cycle creates a valuation ceiling regardless of current earnings beats.
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Despite record margins and revenue, the stock is facing a sell-off due to investor fears of a cyclical peak.
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