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Bartosiak: Trading Micron Technology's (MU) Earnings with Options

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On Wednesday, December 21st, Micron Technology (MU - Free Report) will release its first quarter earnings results after the bell. The company is a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), and have a Value, Growth, and Momentum score of B.

Dave will look at Micron’s past earnings, take a look at what is currently going on with the company, and give us his thoughts on their upcoming earnings announcement.

Furthermore, Dave will uncover some potential options trades for investors looking to make a play on Micron ahead of earnings.

Micron in Focus

Micron Technology, Inc. has established itself as one of the leading worldwide providers of semiconductor memory solutions. The company's quality memory solutions serve customers in a variety of industries including computer and computer-peripheral manufacturing, consumer electronics, CAD/CAM, telecommunications, office automation, network and data processing, and graphics display. The company's mission is to be the most efficient and innovative global provider of semiconductor memory solutions.

Micron is expected to report earnings at $0.24 per share according to the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Last quarter they beat earnings expectations by 50.00% with their announcement at -$0.05 per share. They have an average earnings surprise of 31.52%.

MICRON TECH Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise

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Bottom Line

How should investors play Micron ahead of their earnings report? For insights on the best options trades, then tune in at 1:30pm tomorrow to see David’s thoughts.

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