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Micron Forecasts Tight Memory Market Beyond 2027, Shares Rise Pre‑Market
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 11 Aug 2026, 06:03 PM
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Micron Technology said the memory market could remain tight beyond 2027, prompting a pre‑market rise in its shares.
Micron Technology (ticker MU) announced that the global memory market is expected to stay tight beyond 2027, citing sustained demand and limited supply capacity. The company’s statement was released during the pre‑market trading session, leading to a modest uptick in MU shares.
Investors reacted positively to the outlook, with the stock gaining a few points before the market opened. Analysts noted that the forecast aligns with the broader semiconductor industry's current supply constraints.
Micron, a major player in DRAM and NAND flash memory, highlighted that the projected tightness could support pricing power for the next several years. The company’s guidance does not include specific revenue or earnings figures.
The announcement comes amid heightened scrutiny of the semiconductor supply chain, as global chip demand remains high across consumer electronics, automotive, and data center segments.
Investors reacted positively to the outlook, with the stock gaining a few points before the market opened. Analysts noted that the forecast aligns with the broader semiconductor industry's current supply constraints.
Micron, a major player in DRAM and NAND flash memory, highlighted that the projected tightness could support pricing power for the next several years. The company’s guidance does not include specific revenue or earnings figures.
The announcement comes amid heightened scrutiny of the semiconductor supply chain, as global chip demand remains high across consumer electronics, automotive, and data center segments.