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17 Jul 2026, 14:44 UTC · 1h ago
Micron Technology: Record DRAM Pricing Meets A Stock In Retreat
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24/7 Wall Street
17 Jul 2026, 14:44 UTC · 1h ago
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Chinese memory maker CXMT is preparing an $8.55 billion IPO to compete with established DRAM producers. — Increased competition from a state-backed Chinese entity threatens the pricing power and market share of major players like Micron.
-0.60Micron has locked in supply agreements for the next five years at historically high memory prices. — Long-term price guarantees provide significant revenue visibility and protect against near-term spot price volatility.
+0.50DRAM Average Selling Prices (ASPs) have hit a 10-year peak of $1.17 in 2Q26. — Record-high pricing indicates strong fundamental demand and significant short-term margin expansion for memory manufacturers.
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AI cloud provider CoreWeave is exploring financial hedges against a potential drop in memory costs. — Hedging by a major AI infrastructure player suggests a growing market expectation that the current memory price peak may be turning.
Micron's CEO expects supply constraints to persist beyond calendar 2027, meeting only 50-66% of key customer demand. — Severe undersupply typically sustains high prices and supports bullish long-term revenue projections.
+0.30Which stocks this story touches
The stock has declined significantly due to fears of a memory price peak and competition from a potential CXMT IPO.
The stock fell 12% as part of a broader semiconductor sector sell-off.
The article mentions a guidance miss for the company contributing to a tech stock plunge.
SK Hynix reported significant ASP gains in the first quarter.
Samsung is seeing strong DRAM ASP growth and is seeking further price increases.
[mutual] Both companies are major DRAM producers and were subject to the same antitrust probe for suspected price collusion.
[mutual] Both companies are major DRAM producers and were subject to the same antitrust probe for suspected price collusion.
[mutual] Both companies are major DRAM producers and were subject to the same antitrust probe for suspected price collusion.
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