Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MU): Corporate Profile & Financials
Source: Micron Technology, Inc. Form 10-K Fiscal Year 2026
Quick Facts / Company Snapshot
| Metric / Attribute | Disclosed Operational Data |
|---|---|
| Official Company Name | Micron Technology, Inc. |
| Trading Symbol & Listing Exchange | MU / Nasdaq Global Select Market |
| SEC Commission File Number | 1-10658 |
| Corporate Headquarters | 8000 S. Federal Way, Boise, Idaho 83716-9632 |
| Principal Contact Number | (208) 368-4000 |
| State of Incorporation | Delaware |
| IRS Employer Identification Number | 75-1618004 |
| Global Employee Workforce | Approximately 61,000 employees (as of September 3, 2026) |
| Chairman and Chief Executive Officer | Sanjay Mehrotra |
| President and Chief Operating Officer | Manish Bhatia |
| President and Chief Technology and Products Officer | Scott J. DeBoer |
| Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | Mark J. Murphy |
| Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (Auditor since 1984) |
| Cumulative Granted Patents | Over 62,000 patents worldwide |
| Active Patent Holdings | Approximately 15,500 active U.S. patents and 8,000 active foreign patents |
| Primary Semiconductor Memory Technologies | DRAM, NAND Flash, NOR |
| Reportable Business Segments | CMBU, CDBU, MCBU, AEBU |
| Wholly Owned Global Fab & Test Locations | United States, Taiwan, Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, China, India |
| Common Stock Par Value & Shares Outstanding | $0.10 par value / 1,131,423,212 shares outstanding (as of October 2, 2026) |
| Fiscal Calendar Basis | 52- or 53-week fiscal year ending Thursday closest to August 31 (Fiscal 2026: 53 weeks ended September 3, 2026) |
🏢 The Corporate Identity: Who They Are & Where They Came From
The Big Picture
Micron Technology, Inc. is an industry-scale designer, developer, and manufacturer of semiconductor memory and storage solutions. The company operates at the structural center of modern computing architectures, providing foundational hardware components that power artificial intelligence (AI) and compute-intensive workloads running across cloud data centers, high-performance computing clusters, enterprise networks, client devices, and intelligent edge environments.
Through its integrated research, development, and manufacturing ecosystem, Micron delivers a diversified portfolio centered around dynamic random-access memory (DRAM), negative-AND flash memory (NAND), and NOR semiconductor devices. These memory architectures serve as critical physical infrastructure across global electronics supply chains, facilitating high-speed data retrieval, low-latency computational execution, and non-volatile long-term mass storage.
- Transformative AI Deployment: Generative AI workflows, high-performance enterprise server infrastructure, and localized AI compute models require dense configurations of high-bandwidth memory and high-capacity flash storage.
- Integrated Global Scale: Micron operates an interconnected global network of manufacturing centers of excellence, uniting silicon wafer fabrication, chemical and photolithographic processing, back-end packaging, component testing, and module assembly.
The company markets its products directly to major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), hyperscale cloud operators, and enterprise technology providers, as well as indirectly through independent distributors, sales representatives, and retail channels. Micron’s operational posture is characterized by significant capital deployment into proprietary fabrication and process technologies aimed at shrinking semiconductor line-widths, scaling multi-layer 3D die structures, elevating bit density per processed wafer, and lowering unit production costs.
The Journey: History & Evolution
Micron’s operational history is marked by continuous multi-decade transitions across lithographic nodes and memory architectures. Operating in a highly cyclical, capital-intensive industry, the company has methodically scaled its production capabilities from legacy planar memory circuits into advanced 3D stacking configurations and extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography.
A pivotal technological inflection point occurred during fiscal 2024 when the company initiated volume production of its ninth-generation (G9) NAND node. This was followed in fiscal 2025 by the commercial shipment of the industry’s first 1γ (1-gamma) DRAM production node, representing Micron’s inaugural implementation of EUV lithography in high-volume memory fabrication. By the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, the 1γ DRAM node accounted for the majority of the company’s DRAM bit production, establishing itself as the fastest-ramping and highest-volume memory node in corporate history.
- EUV Lithography Deployment: Successful operational scaling of the 1γ node integrates EUV tooling to optimize wafer patterning and improve cleanroom space efficiency, creating the operational blueprint for the upcoming 1δ (1-delta) DRAM node.
- Commercial Transformation: During fiscal 2026, the enterprise transitioned significant commercial customer volumes into long-term strategic customer agreements structured as take-or-pay arrangements with enforceable minimum/maximum pricing bands, stabilizing baseline cycle margins.
Micron has simultaneously restructured its consumer-facing operational footprint. In December 2025, the company announced the exit of its Crucial-branded consumer retail product operations. This strategic pivot redirected internal wafer allocations and packaging capacity toward high-margin, enterprise-scale data center infrastructure, specialized automotive applications, and high-performance computing memory modules.
The Corporate Umbrella
Micron Technology, Inc. serves as the Delaware-incorporated parent holding company and primary operational engine for the consolidated enterprise. All unsecured public corporate bonds, senior notes, and primary credit facilities reside at the parent entity level. Micron’s operating subsidiaries—spanning fabrication, assembly, testing, sales, and research entities across North America, Asia-Pacific, and Europe—operate under the parent company’s direct ownership and governance structure.
⚙️ The Business Engine: What They Do & Where They Operate
The Core Divisions
Micron manages, evaluates, and allocates resources to its operations through four primary market-aligned reportable operating segments, alongside an “All Other” operational category and corporate unallocated expense pools. The Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM), identified as the Chief Executive Officer, reviews revenue, cost of goods sold, operating expenses, and operating income across these units to allocate capital, engineering, and workforce assets.
| Segment / Business Unit | FY2026 Revenue ($M) | FY2026 % of Total | FY2026 Cost of Goods Sold ($M) | FY2026 Gross Margin ($M) | FY2026 Operating Income ($M) | FY2026 Op. Margin % | Goodwill Carrying Value ($M) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud Memory Business Unit (CMBU) | 43,085 | 32.35% (Calculated by FirmsWorld) | 8,802 | 34,283 | 31,225 | 72% | 654 |
| Core Data Center Business Unit (CDBU) | 37,592 | 28.22% (Calculated by FirmsWorld) | 6,031 | 31,561 | 29,539 | 79% | 109 |
| Mobile and Client Business Unit (MCBU) | 36,601 | 27.48% (Calculated by FirmsWorld) | 6,413 | 30,188 | 29,208 | 80% | 284 |
| Automotive and Embedded Business Unit (AEBU) | 15,886 | 11.93% (Calculated by FirmsWorld) | 3,891 | 11,995 | 11,217 | 71% | 103 |
| All Other | 24 | 0.02% (Calculated by FirmsWorld) | 19 | 5 | 2 | 8% | — |
| Corporate Unallocated | — | — | 528 | (528) | (1,851) | — | — |
| Total Consolidated Operations | 133,188 | 100.00% | 25,684 | 107,504 | 99,340 | 75% | 1,150 |
The segment data illustrates an enterprise shift toward high-margin data center infrastructure. CMBU experienced dramatic revenue expansion driven by hyperscale server architectures requiring specialized high-bandwidth memory (HBM) and enterprise double data rate (DDR5) solutions. CDBU delivered substantial top-line momentum via PCIe Gen6 high-performance data center solid state drives (SSDs) and enterprise storage arrays.
MCBU maintained steady operational profitability across client personal computers and smartphone product cycles, even as a portion of its bit allocation was deliberately redirected toward higher-value cloud and enterprise business units. AEBU expanded across automotive driver-assistance systems and smart factory automation, demonstrating strong unit margins despite serving legacy design lifecycles.
The Global Product Catalog
Micron organizes its product output across three fundamental semiconductor families: DRAM, NAND flash, and NOR memory. The company packages these components into discrete integrated circuits, multi-chip packages (MCPs), server memory modules, solid state drives, and bare silicon wafers.
| Semiconductor Technology | FY2026 Revenue ($M) | FY2026 Revenue Share % | FY2025 Revenue ($M) | FY2024 Revenue ($M) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamic Random-Access Memory (DRAM) | 100,679 | 75.59% (Calculated by FirmsWorld) | 28,578 | 17,603 |
| NAND Flash Memory (NAND) | 31,785 | 23.86% (Calculated by FirmsWorld) | 8,503 | 7,227 |
| Other Technologies (Primarily NOR) | 724 | 0.54% (Calculated by FirmsWorld) | 297 | 281 |
| Total Consolidated Net Revenue | 133,188 | 100.00% | 37,378 | 25,111 |
DRAM products represent the predominant share of net revenue. DRAM is a volatile semiconductor memory device characterized by high speed and low latency, widely utilized across cloud server clusters, graphic accelerators, enterprise data centers, client PCs, and automotive platforms. The core DRAM portfolio includes:
- High-Bandwidth Memory (HBM): Utilizing a 3D-stacked silicon die architecture interconnected with through-silicon via (TSV) technology. In fiscal 2026, HBM3E 12-high configurations comprised the majority of shipments, while volume production commenced on HBM4 36GB 12-high modules built on the 1β (1-beta) DRAM node. Sampling of HBM4 48GB 16-high modules also began.
- Double Data Rate (DDR): Commercial volume production is anchored by DDR5 memory. During fiscal 2026, Micron delivered qualification samples of 256GB DDR5 registered dual in-line memory modules (RDIMMs) fabricated on the 1γ node with 3D die stacking.
- Low-Power DRAM (LPDDR): Optimized for power-sensitive environments including mobile edge devices, AI PCs, and automotive systems. Product offerings include LPDDR5, LPDDR5X (shipped in small-outline compression-attached memory module formats and discrete 1γ 16Gb/24Gb packages), and initial qualification samples of 1γ 16Gb LPDDR6.
- Graphics DRAM (GDDR): Specialized high-frequency memory, including GDDR6, engineered for graphics processing units (GPUs), gaming systems, and high-performance computing accelerators.
NAND products comprise non-volatile, re-writable storage devices used in enterprise, client, and embedded systems. In fiscal 2026, production centered on leading-edge Micron G8 and G9 NAND nodes across triple-level cell (TLC) and quad-level cell (QLC) architectures. The portfolio includes:
- Solid State Drives (SSDs): Combining proprietary NAND die, custom controllers, and firmware. Offerings include high-performance PCIe Gen6 enterprise drives and the 245TB 6600 ION SSD engineered with G9 QLC NAND for hyperscale AI data lakes. Client and enterprise series include the 2500, 2600, 2650, 5400, 6550 ION, 7450, 7500, 7550, 7600, 9550, and 9650 series.
- Managed NAND & Multi-Chip Packages: Highly integrated form factors such as embedded MultiMediaCards (e.MMC), Universal Flash Storage (UFS 4.1 for automotive and mobile), and multi-chip packages (MCPs) that bundle LPDDR and NAND die within a single enclosure.
- NOR Memory: Non-volatile memory providing instantaneous read execution, utilized for secure boot code, operating system storage, and execute-in-place applications in automotive and industrial control systems.
The Names You Know
Micron distributes its technology solutions under its primary corporate brand name, Micron®, as well as through private-label arrangements with major equipment manufacturers. Historically, the company marketed memory and storage upgrades directly to consumers and system builders under the Crucial® brand name. In December 2025, management formalized a strategic decision to exit the Crucial consumer product portfolio to focus capital on higher-margin enterprise, cloud, and edge solutions.
The enterprise intellectual property portfolio represents a core operational asset. As of September 3, 2026, the company held:
- Over 62,000 Total Patents: Granted cumulatively across worldwide jurisdictions over the company’s operating lifespan.
- 23,500 Active Patents: Consisting of approximately 15,500 active U.S. patents and 8,000 active foreign patents, with statutory protections expiring at various dates through 2045.
- Proprietary AMBYX™ Platform: Proprietary line of intelligent test and burn-in hardware systems utilized inside fabrication facilities to conduct parallel die-level circuit testing, compressing validation cycles and reducing capital test expenditures.
Mapping the Global Reach
Micron maintains an extensive worldwide sales, distribution, and logistics network. While customers maintain global operational presences, the company categorizes net revenue based on the geographic location of customer headquarters, alongside monitoring shipment delivery destinations.
| Geographic Region / Customer HQ | FY2026 Revenue ($M) | FY2026 Revenue Share % | FY2025 Revenue ($M) | FY2024 Revenue ($M) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 91,323 | 68.57% (Calculated by FirmsWorld) | 24,113 | 13,168 |
| Taiwan | 16,950 | 12.73% (Calculated by FirmsWorld) | 5,672 | 4,708 |
| Mainland China (excluding Hong Kong) | 8,338 | 6.26% (Calculated by FirmsWorld) | 2,639 | 3,045 |
| Hong Kong | 6,289 | 4.72% (Calculated by FirmsWorld) | 1,138 | 1,071 |
| Other Asia Pacific | 5,777 | 4.34% (Calculated by FirmsWorld) | 1,913 | 1,330 |
| Japan | 2,066 | 1.55% (Calculated by FirmsWorld) | 895 | 840 |
| Europe | 1,716 | 1.29% (Calculated by FirmsWorld) | 625 | 818 |
| Other International | 729 | 0.55% (Calculated by FirmsWorld) | 383 | 131 |
| Total Consolidated Net Revenue | 133,188 | 100.00% | 37,378 | 25,111 |
Revenue distribution reflects the global concentration of technology hardware design and procurement. While approximately one-third of net revenue originated from customers headquartered outside the United States in fiscal 2026, approximately 70% of total revenue was derived from physical product shipments delivered to manufacturing facilities and integration hubs located outside the United States.
Customer concentration is prominent across the business units. While no single customer represented 10% or more of total revenue in fiscal 2026, the company’s top ten customers collectively accounted for over half of total consolidated net revenue. In prior years, single customers accounted for 17% (fiscal 2025) and 10% (fiscal 2024) of total net revenue.
The Brick & Mortar Footprint
Micron operates complex 300mm wafer fabrication cleanrooms, chemical mechanical planarization lines, advanced packaging facilities, and automated test plants across the globe. These facilities run continuously 24 hours per day, seven days per week.
| Geographic Location | Principal Operations Conducted | Long-Lived Assets FY2026 ($M) | Long-Lived Assets FY2025 ($M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | R&D, wafer fabrication, component assembly & test, module assembly & test | 27,613 | 18,965 |
| United States | R&D headquarters, wafer fabrication, reticle photomask manufacturing | 14,463 | 8,445 |
| Singapore | R&D, NAND wafer fabrication, component & module assembly and test | 12,345 | 10,669 |
| Japan | R&D, DRAM wafer fabrication | 7,247 | 7,038 |
| Malaysia | Component assembly & test, module assembly & test | 1,184 | 1,124 |
| India | Component assembly & test, module assembly & test | 609 | 449 |
| China | Component assembly & test, module assembly & test | 473 | 544 |
| Other Global Sites | Design centers, sales offices, support facilities | 97 | 92 |
| Total Consolidated Long-Lived Assets | Integrated Global Operational Infrastructure | 64,031 | 47,326 |
The carrying value of property, plant, and equipment stood at $63,310 million as of September 3, 2026, up from $46,590 million in 2025, complemented by $721 million in operating lease right-of-use assets (forming the $64,031 million long-lived asset total). Key facility details and ongoing construction projects include:
- Taiwan Wafer Production Hub: The majority of Micron’s DRAM bit output in fiscal 2026 originated from fabrication facilities in Taiwan. In March 2026, the company completed the acquisition of an operating wafer fab in Tongluo, Miaoli County, Taiwan, from Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation for $1,800 million in cash, and broke ground on a second cleanroom of equivalent size at the site.
- Boise, Idaho Fabs: Broke ground in September 2022 on a leading-edge memory fab, with first DRAM wafer production projected in mid-calendar 2027. Construction began in 2026 on a second planned Idaho fab, with initial wafer output targeted for late calendar 2028. Headquartered at this campus is Micron Research Labs, launched in August 2026 with a planned $10 billion investment over the next decade.
- Clay, New York Megafab Complex: Planned four-fab site over 20-plus years. Ground was broken in January 2026 on the first fab, achieving its initial foundation concrete pour in July 2026. Initial wafer production is scheduled for calendar 2030.
- Manassas, Virginia Fab: Launched first production starts of 1α DDR4 DRAM in fiscal 2026 to supply aerospace, defense, automotive, and industrial markets.
- Singapore NAND & Advanced Packaging Complex: Broke ground in January 2025 on an HBM advanced packaging facility scheduled for operation in early calendar 2027. In January 2026, broke ground on an additional wafer fab cleanroom inside the NAND manufacturing complex, with operations projected for the second half of calendar 2028.
- Hiroshima, Japan Modernization: Broke ground in July 2026 on a new cleanroom facility to support advanced DRAM and HBM technology transitions utilizing EUV lithography, with initial output expected in late calendar 2028.
- Sanand, Gujarat, India Facility: Micron’s greenfield assembly and test facility commenced commercial shipments and initiated production ramping during fiscal 2026.
📊 The Financial Health: The Global Numbers Simplified
Earnings, Expenses, & Take-Home Profits
The consolidated statement of operations details financial performance during fiscal 2026, driven by strong market demand for AI memory solutions, constrained industry supply, and rising average selling prices.
| Consolidated Statements of Operations (In $ Millions, except per share) | FY2026 (53 Weeks) | FY2025 (52 Weeks) | FY2024 (52 Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 133,188 | 37,378 | 25,111 |
| Cost of goods sold | 25,684 | 22,505 | 19,498 |
| Gross margin | 107,504 | 14,873 | 5,613 |
| Research and development | 5,650 | 3,798 | 3,430 |
| Selling, general, and administrative | 1,947 | 1,205 | 1,129 |
| Other operating (income) expense, net | 567 | 100 | (250) |
| Operating income | 99,340 | 9,770 | 1,304 |
| Interest income | 1,084 | 496 | 529 |
| Interest expense | (106) | (477) | (562) |
| Other non-operating income (expense), net | (647) | (135) | (31) |
| Income before taxes | 99,671 | 9,654 | 1,240 |
| Income tax (provision) benefit | (14,761) | (1,124) | (451) |
| Equity in net income (loss) of equity method investees | 59 | 9 | (11) |
| Net income | 84,969 | 8,539 | 778 |
| Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | (41) | 102 | 178 |
| Total comprehensive income | 84,928 | 8,641 | 956 |
| Earnings Per Share: | |||
| Basic Earnings Per Share | $75.38 | $7.65 | $0.70 |
| Diluted Earnings Per Share | $74.33 | $7.59 | $0.70 |
| Basic Weighted-Average Shares | 1,127 | 1,116 | 1,105 |
| Diluted Weighted-Average Shares | 1,143 | 1,125 | 1,118 |
Gross margin expanded to 81% in fiscal 2026 from 40% in fiscal 2025 and 22% in fiscal 2024. The increase was driven by an approximate 180% surge in DRAM average selling prices, a 200% increase in NAND average selling prices, and mid-20% bit shipment growth across both memory families, augmented by cost reductions achieved through operational yields on the 1γ DRAM and G9 NAND nodes.
Operating income rose to $99,340 million, representing 75% of net revenue. R&D expenses increased 49% to $5,650 million due to higher variable incentive compensation and elevated test wafer volumes. Income tax expense reached $14,761 million (effective tax rate of 14.8%), heavily influenced by the adoption of Pillar Two minimum tax legislation in Singapore, which resulted in $9,030 million in domestic top-up taxes that partially offset the $11,220 million in local statutory tax incentive relief.
Assets, Debts, & Corporate Wealth
The consolidated balance sheet reflects significant cash generation and asset accumulation during the period.
| Consolidated Balance Sheets (In $ Millions) | As of September 3, 2026 | As of August 28, 2025 | Latest YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | 38,364 | 9,642 | +297.88% |
| Short-term investments | 5,070 | 665 | +662.41% |
| Receivables | 36,197 | 9,265 | +290.69% |
| Inventories | 10,372 | 8,355 | +24.14% |
| Other current assets | 1,067 | 914 | +16.74% |
| Total current assets | 91,070 | 28,841 | +215.77% |
| Long-term marketable investments | 30,019 | 1,629 | +1742.79% |
| Property, plant, and equipment, net | 63,310 | 46,590 | +35.89% |
| Goodwill | 1,150 | 1,150 | 0.00% |
| Other noncurrent assets | 10,339 | 4,588 | +125.35% |
| Total assets | 195,888 | 82,798 | +136.59% |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 22,605 | 9,649 | +134.27% |
| Current debt | 491 | 560 | -12.32% |
| Other current liabilities | 4,386 | 1,245 | +252.29% |
| Total current liabilities | 27,482 | 11,454 | +139.93% |
| Long-term debt | 4,688 | 14,017 | -66.55% |
| Noncurrent unearned government incentives | 786 | 1,018 | -22.79% |
| Noncurrent customer contract liabilities | 12,895 | 142 | +8980.99% |
| Other noncurrent liabilities | 11,659 | 2,002 | +482.37% |
| Total liabilities | 57,510 | 28,633 | +100.85% |
| Common stock ($0.10 par value) | 128 | 127 | +0.79% |
| Additional capital | 14,974 | 13,339 | +12.26% |
| Retained earnings | 131,851 | 48,583 | +171.39% |
| Treasury stock, at cost | (8,502) | (7,852) | +8.28% |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | (73) | (32) | +128.12% |
| Total shareholders’ equity | 138,378 | 54,165 | +155.47% |
| Total liabilities and equity | 195,888 | 82,798 | +136.59% |
Liquidity reserves (comprising cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments, and long-term marketable investments) rose to $73,453 million at fiscal year-end 2026, compared to $11,936 million at the close of fiscal 2025. This balance was bolstered by operational cash flows and the collection of $12,747 million in customer contract deposits.
Concurrently, management executed extensive debt extinguishments. The carrying value of total debt was reduced from $14,577 million in fiscal 2025 to $5,179 million in fiscal 2026 ($2,387 million of which represents finance lease liabilities), leaving only $2,792 million in net notes payable outstanding across the balance sheet.
Cash Flow: Tracking the Money Movement
The consolidated statements of cash flows trace the generation and deployment of capital across operations, infrastructure investments, debt repayments, and capital return programs.
| Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (In $ Millions) | FY2026 | FY2025 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Activities: | |||
| Net income | 84,969 | 8,539 | 778 |
| Depreciation expense and amortization of intangibles | 9,503 | 8,352 | 7,780 |
| Stock-based compensation | 1,333 | 972 | 833 |
| Change in Receivables | (25,206) | (1,776) | (3,581) |
| Change in Inventories | (2,017) | 520 | (488) |
| Change in Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 8,707 | 862 | 1,915 |
| Change in Other current liabilities | 3,141 | (272) | 989 |
| Change in Other noncurrent liabilities | 9,633 | 381 | 76 |
| Other operating activities | (388) | (53) | 205 |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 89,675 | 17,525 | 8,507 |
| Investing Activities: | |||
| Purchases of available-for-sale securities | (34,871) | (1,890) | (1,999) |
| Expenditures for property, plant, and equipment | (30,712) | (15,857) | (8,386) |
| Purchases of non-marketable equity securities | (1,046) | (34) | (10) |
| Proceeds from government incentives | 3,316 | 2,005 | 315 |
| Proceeds from maturities/sales of available-for-sale securities | 1,988 | 1,698 | 1,794 |
| Other investing activities | (316) | (9) | (23) |
| Net cash used for investing activities | (61,641) | (14,087) | (8,309) |
| Financing Activities: | |||
| Proceeds from customer contract liability deposits | 12,747 | — | — |
| Proceeds from issuance of debt | — | 4,430 | 999 |
| Repayments of debt | (10,043) | (4,619) | (1,897) |
| Repurchases of stock – employee equity award withholdings | (1,127) | (340) | (233) |
| Repurchases of common stock – share repurchase program | (650) | — | (300) |
| Payments of dividends to shareholders | (610) | (522) | (513) |
| Other financing activities | 313 | 201 | 102 |
| Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities | 630 | (850) | (1,842) |
| Effect of exchange rates on cash balances | 81 | 6 | 40 |
| Net increase (decrease) in cash, equivalents & restricted cash | 28,745 | 2,594 | (1,604) |
| Beginning Cash, equivalents & restricted cash | 9,646 | 7,052 | 8,656 |
| Ending Cash, equivalents & restricted cash | 38,391 | 9,646 | 7,052 |
Funding the Future: R&D and Expansion Spending
Micron maintains substantial forward capital and development commitments to support memory scaling, fab construction, and cleanroom outfitting across its global operational nodes.
- Near-Term Capital Expenditure Projections: Capital expenditures for property, plant, and equipment (net of government incentives) are projected at approximately $11.5 billion for the first quarter of fiscal 2027 and approximately $25 billion for the first six months of fiscal 2027, with spending tracking higher in the second half of fiscal 2027.
- Immediate Equipment Purchase Obligations: As of September 3, 2026, the company maintained purchase obligations of approximately $4,180 million for the acquisition of property, plant, and equipment, substantially all payable within 12 months.
- Long-Term Multi-Year Purchase Commitments: Total noncancelable commitments with contractual terms exceeding one year reached approximately $10,800 million. Scheduled contractual maturities require payments of approximately $1,300 million in 2027, $1,800 million in 2028, $1,400 million in 2029, $1,100 million in 2030, $800 million in 2031, and $4,400 million in 2032 and thereafter.
- U.S. CHIPS and Science Act Funding: Direct funding agreements with the U.S. Department of Commerce provide up to $6,400 million in cumulative direct grant awards for manufacturing expansion in Idaho, New York, and Virginia ($6,100 million for Idaho and New York fabs and $275 million for the Virginia expansion). As of September 3, 2026, the remaining unrecognized commitment totaled $4,900 million.
- U.S. Investment Tax Credits: Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the investment tax credit covering qualified investments in U.S. semiconductor manufacturing expanded from 25% to 35%.
- State of New York Agreement: Non-binding term sheet with the State of New York providing up to $5,500 million in cumulative incentives for the planned four-fab complex in Clay, New York, over 20-plus years.
- International Subsidies: Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has unrecognized grant commitments of up to 536 billion Japanese yen (approximately $3,400 million) for DRAM EUV technology and Hiroshima modernization. The central government of India and the state of Gujarat maintain unrecognized commitments of up to 102 billion Indian rupees (approximately $1,100 million) covering 70% of project costs for the Sanand packaging and test facility.
- Revolving Credit Facility: On May 6, 2026, Micron voluntarily reduced borrowing capacity under its senior unsecured revolving credit facility from $3,500 million to $2,000 million. As of September 3, 2026, zero borrowings were drawn under this facility, which matures on March 12, 2030.
🗺️ The Corporate Family Tree: Structure & Investments
Subsidiaries, Associates, & Shared Ventures
Micron conducts its worldwide operations through direct and indirect operating subsidiaries. Entities explicitly disclosed in operational proceedings, legal filings, and financial notes include:
- Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc. (MSP): Primary U.S. distribution, sales, and commercial execution operating subsidiary.
- Micron Technology Texas, LLC (MTEC): U.S. operating and intellectual property management entity.
- Micron Semiconductor (Deutschland) GmbH (MSG): German operating subsidiary managing regional marketing, engineering support, and sales fulfillment.
- Micron Europe Limited (MEL): United Kingdom operating subsidiary coordinating corporate sales and business operations across European jurisdictions.
- Micron Semiconductor France SAS: French operating subsidiary engaged in operational support and regional technology coordination.
- Micron Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (MSS): Operating subsidiary in mainland China managing regional customer technical support, module testing, and administrative operations.
Strategic Investments & Minority Stakes
Micron supplements its core semiconductor operations by maintaining equity method investments and non-marketable equity investments across emerging technology companies.
| Investment Portfolio Category | FY2026 Carrying Value ($M) | FY2025 Carrying Value ($M) | Disclosed Strategic Focus & Accounting Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Marketable Equity Investments | 1,300 | 194 | Minority holdings in AI and hardware technology companies without readily determinable fair values (carried at cost less impairment, adjusted for observable price changes). |
| Equity Method Investments | Disclosed in Earnings | Disclosed in Earnings | Investments in corporate affiliates yielding $59 million in equity net income in FY2026, $9 million in FY2025, and $(11) million in FY2024. |
👥 Power & Control: Who Pulls the Strings?
The Brain Trust: Board of Directors & Executive Leadership
Micron is managed by executive officers appointed annually by its Board of Directors.
- Sanjay Mehrotra (Age 68) — Chairman and Chief Executive Officer: Joined Micron in May 2017 as President, CEO, and Director, and was appointed Chairman of the Board in January 2025. Co-founded SanDisk Corporation in 1988, serving as its President and CEO from 2011 until its sale to Western Digital in 2016. Holds BS and MS degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley.
- Manish Bhatia (Age 54) — President and Chief Operating Officer: Joined Micron in October 2017 as Executive VP of Global Operations and was elevated to President and COO in August 2026. Previously served as Executive VP of Silicon Operations at Western Digital and held executive roles at SanDisk. Holds BS and MS degrees in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
- Scott J. DeBoer (Age 60) — President and Chief Technology and Products Officer: Joined Micron in February 1995. Appointed Executive VP of Technology Development in 2017, Chief Technology and Products Officer in 2024, and President and CTPO in August 2026. Holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering and an MS in Physics from Iowa State University.
- Mark J. Murphy (Age 59) — Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer: Joined Micron in April 2022. Previously CFO of Qorvo, Inc., Executive VP and CFO of Delphi Automotive PLC, and held executive roles at Praxair and MEMC Electronic Materials. U.S. Marine Corps veteran; holds an MBA from Harvard University.
- April S. Arnzen (Age 55) — Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer: Joined Micron in December 1996. Named Senior VP of Human Resources in 2017, Chief People Officer in 2020, and Executive VP in 2023. Holds a BS from the University of Idaho and completed the Stanford GSB Executive Program.
- Michael D. Cordano (Age 62) — Executive Vice President, Worldwide Sales: Joined Micron in January 2025. Previously President and COO of Western Digital Corporation from 2015 to 2020, and Partner at Prime Impact Capital. Holds a BS from the University of Colorado, Boulder.
- Michael Ray (Age 59) — Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary: Joined Micron in January 2024. Previously Chief Legal Officer of Western Digital Corporation from 2000 to 2024. Holds a BA from Harvard College and a JD from Harvard Law School.
- Scott R. Allen (Age 58) — Corporate Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer: Joined Micron in September 2020 and named Chief Accounting Officer in October 2020. Previously Senior VP and Chief Accounting Officer at NetApp, Inc. Holds a BBA in Accounting from Siena University.
Who Owns the Stock?
As of October 2, 2026, Micron had 1,131,423,212 shares of common stock outstanding ($0.10 par value). The company’s authorized capital stock consists of 3,000,000,000 shares of common stock.
- Treasury Holdings: As of September 3, 2026, Micron held 146 million shares of common stock in treasury, carried at a historical cost of $8,502 million, compared to 144 million shares ($7,852 million) in 2025.
- Share Repurchase Authorizations: In 2018, the Board authorized up to $10,000 million in discretionary stock repurchases, of which approximately $2,160 million remained unused at fiscal year-end 2026. On October 8, 2026, the Board approved an increase in discretionary share repurchase authorization to $35,160 million, effective December 9, 2026, compliant with CHIPS Act covenants.
- Dividend Distributions: Dividends totaled $0.530 per share declared in fiscal 2026 ($0.115 per share in Q1 and Q2; $0.150 per share in Q3 and Q4), representing cash dividend payments of $610 million. On September 30, 2026, the Board declared an additional quarterly dividend of $0.150 per share payable October 29, 2026.
- Institutional and Public Float Context: As of February 26, 2026, the aggregate market value of common stock held by non-affiliates was $368,100 million. Shares held by executive officers, directors, and 5% beneficial owners were excluded from non-affiliate calculations under SEC reporting rules.
🎯 The Strategic Outlook: Future Plans & Potential Pitfalls
Competitive Advantages & Economic Moats
Micron operates in an oligopolistic market characterized by extreme barriers to entry, driven by multi-billion-dollar fabrication requirements and complex intellectual property portfolios.
- Advanced Process Leadership (1γ DRAM & G9 NAND): High-volume fabrication on the 1γ DRAM node utilizing EUV lithography delivers power, speed, and die-density advantages across DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Micron’s G9 3D NAND architecture provides storage density advantages across TLC and QLC data center SSD solutions.
- HBM In-House Packaging Moat: Micron manufactures and packages its HBM4 and HBM3E architectures internally, utilizing proprietary CMOS processes and advanced metallization on both the base logic die and core DRAM dies, reducing reliance on third-party silicon foundries.
- Commercial Model Transformation: The adoption of multi-year take-or-pay strategic customer agreements incorporates defined price bands. By locking in contracted floor pricing structured above historic cycle peaks, Micron has built a structural pricing buffer against memory downturns.
What Could Go Wrong? Key Challenges & Business Risks
Despite record performance, the enterprise faces significant systemic, operational, and regulatory risks.
- Customer and Market Concentration: Over half of total net revenue depends on the company’s top ten customers, with approximately 60% of total revenue concentrated in the data center end market. Shifts in hyperscale capital deployments or component bottlenecks could affect bit demand.
- Extreme Selling Price Volatility: Memory markets have experienced sharp pricing swings. Over the past five fiscal years, annual percentage changes in DRAM and NAND average selling prices have ranged from positive 200% to negative 50%. A sudden buildup of industry supply could pressure gross margins.
- Geopolitical and Regulatory Headwinds: The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) determined in May 2023 that critical information infrastructure operators in China may not purchase Micron products, impacting sales in mainland China and Hong Kong. Expanded U.S. export controls and trade investigations under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act and Section 301 of the Trade Act could introduce additional supply chain frictions.
- Intellectual Property Disputes: Although multi-patent infringement litigation with Netlist, Inc. was dismissed on October 5, 2026 via settlement and licensing, ongoing litigation continues with Yangtze Memory Technologies Co., Ltd. (YMTC). On October 6, 2026, the Munich Regional Court ruled that certain Micron 3D NAND products infringe two utility models, requiring Micron to cease marketing and sales of accused products in Germany (under appeal).
- Labor and Execution Complexities: Concurrent fab construction across Idaho, New York, Virginia, Singapore, Japan, Taiwan, and India creates execution risks around skilled labor availability, tool delivery schedules, and utility supply lines. Certain employee segments participate in union activity, introducing risks of collective bargaining disruptions.
The Next Chapter: Growth & Expansion Initiatives
Management’s corporate roadmap is centered on increasing cleanroom footprint and executing process transitions to meet projected AI memory demand across the second half of the decade.
- HBM4E Ramping: R&D is progressing on HBM4E leveraging the 1γ DRAM node, with commercial volume ramping planned for calendar 2027 to serve next-generation AI accelerator platforms.
- U.S. Manufacturing Fabs: First DRAM wafer output from the initial Boise fab is projected for mid-calendar 2027, followed by the second Boise fab in late calendar 2028. The Clay, New York megafab complex is slated for initial production in calendar 2030.
- Advanced Packaging Expansion: Commercial scale-up of the Singapore HBM packaging plant in early 2027 and continuing expansion of the Sanand, India assembly and test hub are designed to support backend capacity requirements.
- Next-Generation DRAM Nodes: Advancing development on the 1δ (1-delta) DRAM node will expand EUV lithography tooling to drive further die shrinks and lower bit manufacturing costs.
The Verdict: Strategic Outlook & Conclusion
Micron Technology completed fiscal 2026 having achieved historic operational and financial benchmarks. The company generated $133,188 million in net revenue and $84,969 million in net income, driven by rapid industry adoption of AI hardware infrastructure, pricing improvements, and execution on its 1γ DRAM and G9 NAND nodes.
By securing multi-year take-or-pay customer contracts with pricing bands, building an internal HBM packaging footprint, and pairing commercial cash generation with $6.4 billion in U.S. CHIPS Act grants and international subsidies, Micron has repositioned its operating model. While exposed to macroeconomic semiconductor cyclicality, geopolitical disputes, and facility construction timelines, the company enters fiscal 2027 with $73,453 million in total cash and marketable investments and an expanding global production footprint.
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