MU
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Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) closed at $542.21 as of 2026-05-01, trading 338.4% above its 200-week moving average of $123.69. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 309.7% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 66, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.2x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.92 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2139 weeks of data, MU has crossed below its 200-week moving average 35 times. On average, these episodes lasted 25 weeks. Historically, investors who bought MU at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +40.3%.
With a market cap of $611.5 billion, MU is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 0.5%. Return on equity stands at 39.8%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 8.4x book value.
Share count has increased 2.6% over three years, indicating dilution. MU passes our Buffett quality screen: high return on equity, low debt, and positive free cash flow.
Over the past 33.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in MU would have grown to $25453, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 18.1% vs 10.7% for the index — confirming MU as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
In the past 12 months, corporate insiders have made 1 open-market purchase totaling $7,821,723.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: MU vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After MU Crosses Below the Line?
Across 30 historical episodes, buying MU when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +59.5% after 12 months (median +26.0%), compared to +15.8% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 70% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +62.3% vs +31.5% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment MU crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
MU has crossed below its 200-week MA 35 times with an average 1-year return of +40.3% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1985 | Sep 1987 | 123 | 74.4% | +51.3% | +58044.8% |
| Oct 1987 | Dec 1987 | 9 | 43.9% | +62.1% | +43932.0% |
| Sep 1989 | May 1990 | 33 | 41.8% | -39.8% | +43932.0% |
| May 1990 | May 1990 | 1 | 1.3% | +9.2% | +41508.2% |
| Jun 1990 | Feb 1991 | 37 | 48.0% | +0.9% | +40758.5% |
| May 1991 | May 1991 | 1 | 5.0% | +0.4% | +40393.7% |
| Jun 1991 | Oct 1991 | 17 | 21.5% | +8.5% | +40393.7% |
| Nov 1991 | Dec 1991 | 7 | 16.8% | +63.4% | +44363.6% |
| Mar 1992 | Apr 1992 | 1 | 0.6% | +36.3% | +38509.7% |
| Apr 1992 | May 1992 | 5 | 6.5% | +65.6% | +41343.4% |
| Jun 1992 | Jul 1992 | 5 | 6.9% | +154.0% | +42118.0% |
| Jul 1996 | Sep 1996 | 10 | 23.2% | +111.1% | +5101.9% |
| Oct 1996 | Nov 1996 | 1 | 3.7% | +7.0% | +4325.5% |
| Oct 1997 | Oct 1998 | 54 | 41.3% | -4.5% | +3219.1% |
| Apr 1999 | Jun 1999 | 7 | 5.3% | +230.7% | +2835.7% |
| Sep 2001 | Feb 2002 | 25 | 45.5% | -45.8% | +1597.6% |
| Mar 2002 | Jan 2006 | 199 | 79.8% | -76.5% | +1565.0% |
| Jan 2007 | Jul 2007 | 24 | 16.9% | -51.5% | +4089.5% |
| Jul 2007 | Dec 2009 | 126 | 83.4% | -58.1% | +4583.6% |
| Jan 2010 | Mar 2010 | 6 | 7.7% | +7.8% | +5989.3% |
| May 2010 | May 2010 | 1 | 2.3% | +26.8% | +6387.2% |
| Jun 2010 | Oct 2010 | 17 | 19.6% | -4.7% | +6663.4% |
| Nov 2010 | Nov 2010 | 3 | 4.9% | -29.7% | +7101.4% |
| Jun 2011 | Jun 2011 | 1 | 2.8% | -20.4% | +7610.8% |
| Aug 2011 | Jan 2012 | 22 | 30.7% | +0.3% | +8710.6% |
| Apr 2012 | Jan 2013 | 39 | 26.1% | +43.8% | +7887.8% |
| Aug 2015 | Oct 2015 | 8 | 16.9% | -11.9% | +3179.9% |
| Oct 2015 | Dec 2016 | 59 | 49.0% | -1.7% | +3124.8% |
| Mar 2020 | Mar 2020 | 1 | 3.8% | +150.7% | +1439.6% |
| Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | 3 | 8.9% | +22.4% | +893.4% |
| Aug 2022 | Jan 2023 | 22 | 18.0% | +11.5% | +859.1% |
| Feb 2023 | May 2023 | 14 | 11.0% | +44.0% | +820.0% |
| Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | 2 | 4.6% | +109.6% | +770.3% |
| Aug 2023 | Aug 2023 | 2 | 0.8% | +70.6% | +762.1% |
| Mar 2025 | Apr 2025 | 3 | 18.4% | +467.7% | +740.9% |
| Average | 25 | — | +40.3% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MU below its 200-week moving average?
No. Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) is currently 338.4% above its 200-week moving average of $123.69. It would need to fall to $123.69 to cross below the line.
What is MU's 200-week moving average price?
Micron Technology, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $123.69 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when MU drops below its 200-week moving average?
MU has crossed below its 200-week moving average 35 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +40.3%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 25 weeks on average.
Is MU a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about MU as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 66. Free cash flow yield is 0.5%. Return on equity is 39.8%. Price-to-book is 8.4x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does MU compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.3 years, $100 invested in MU would have grown to $25453, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That's 18.1% annualized vs 10.7% for the index. MU has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does MU pay a dividend?
Yes. Micron Technology, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 11.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01