Micron Reports Record Revenue Growth Amid Strong AI Demand
Micron Technology reported a record revenue of $41.5 billion in its third quarter for fiscal year 2026, surpassing its entire previous year's earnings by nearly $4 billion. The company guided the fourth quarter to reach approximately $50 billion in revenue with an adjusted gross margin around 86%. Despite these strong results and guidance, Micron’s stock remains about 24% below its 52-week high of $1,255 as of June 2026. The surge in demand is primarily driven by artificial intelligence data centers. In the third quarter alone, cloud memory sales reached $13.8 billion and core data center revenue hit $11.5 billion—both showing significant year-over-year growth. Management had previously underestimated these results, with actual figures exceeding guidance by over $7 billion in revenue. Micron's strong performance is attributed to multi-year Strategic Customer Agreements that ensure long-term demand for its products. However, investors appear skeptical about the sustainability of this boom and are pricing Micron’s current profits as a cyclical peak rather than a new normal.
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