While computer memory specialist Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) fundamentally benefits from the surge in artificial intelligence — largely because of its high-performance memory and storage solutions — MU stock suffered a rude awakening recently.
Last week, shares tumbled almost 15% following the company’s rather disappointing earnings report. Still, astute risk-takers may find upside opportunity in the carnage.
After the market closed last Wednesday, Micron released its results for the first quarter of fiscal 2025. Adjusted earnings per share landed at $1.79, beating the consensus view of $1.76. However, the market didn’t take too kindly to the tech giant generating sales of $8.71 billion, thus missing the expected tally of $8.72 billion.
However, it was likely guidance that sent investors rushing for the exits. Management anticipates that in the current quarter, revenue might land at only $7.9 billion, give or take $200 million. Either way, that’s short of analysts’ estimate of $9 billion. Adding to the woes, Micron expects Q2 adjusted EPS to reach $1.43, plus or minus 10 cents. This figure pales in comparison to the prior estimate of $1.92.
With this trade, MU stock has now fallen back into the clutches of a horizontal consolidation pattern that began in late July of this year. Because of the rarity of one-week drops exceeding 10%, investors have reason to be cautious. Nevertheless, data-driven traders may view Micron stock as a compelling comeback opportunity.
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