Micron Sinks 31%, But Wall Street Backs MU Stock

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Skip to navigationSkip to main contentSkip to right columnADVERTISEMENTSneha NahataWed, August 5, 2026 at 3:45 PM GMT+2 4 min readMicron Technology Inc_ logo on building-by vzphotos vis iStockMicron's (MU) impressive rally has lost momentum, with MU stock retreating 28.9% from its peak. The pullback reflects investor concerns that memory pricing could come under pressure as competition intensifies. In addition, profit-taking following the stock's strong run dragged it lower.Despite the sharp decline, Wall Street analysts have maintained their bullish stance. This indicates that the correction does not signal a deterioration in Micron's underlying fundamentals. Instead, analysts continue to view the company as well positioned to capitalize on robust artificial intelligence (AI)-driven demand.More News from Barchart