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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Micron, MUU, MULL, SHOC,CHPX and FTXL
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For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL – June 26, 2026 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks and featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Micron Technology (MU - Free Report) , Direxion Daily MU Bull 2X ETF (MUU - Free Report) and GraniteShares 2x Long MU Daily ETF (MULL - Free Report) , AXS Knowledge Leaders ETF (KNO - Free Report) , iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF (VLUE - Free Report) , Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF (SHOC - Free Report) , Global X AI Semiconductor & Quantum ETF (CHPX - Free Report) and First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF (FTXL - Free Report) .
Here are highlights from Friday’s Analyst Blog:
Top Research Reports for JPMorgan, Novartis & Qualcomm
On June 24, 2026, Micron Technology delivered another blockbuster quarter, reinforcing the strength of the AI memory cycle. The stock jumped 15% in after-hours trading following the announcement.
Record Quarter Crushes Expectations
Micron reported fiscal third-quarter results that comfortably beat Wall Street estimates. Revenues of $41.46 billion topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $36.52 billion. Adjusted EPS of $25.11 outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $20.98.
Revenues surged more than fourfold from $9.3 billion a year ago. Net income soared to $28.24 billion compared with $1.89 billion in the year-ago period.
Looking ahead, Micron projected fourth-quarter revenue of approximately $50 billion, far above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $42.64 billion.
AI Demand Keeps Memory Markets Tight
The AI revolution continues to reshape the memory industry. Demand from data centers is consuming available production capacity, pushing up prices not only for high-performance AI memory but also for chips used in smartphones, laptops and automotive applications.
Supply shortages in memory and storage could take years to fully ease, even as industry capacity gradually improves through 2028, per management, as quoted on CNBC.
Perhaps the most significant development was Micron's announcement of 16 long-term customer agreements spanning three to five years.Thesecustomers include the likes of data center operators and automakers, per CNBC.
Sturdy Margins
Gross margin climbed to a record 84.9%, up from 74.9% in the previous quarter and just 39% a year earlier. The company expects margins to expand further to roughly 86% in the current quarter, as quoted on Yahoo Finance.
The numbers suggest that the memory market remains exceptionally tight rather than showing signs of weakening.
Data Center Business Leads the Charge
All four business segments delivered explosive growth, with data centers standing out as the primary driver.
Data center revenues jumped more than sevenfold to $11.5 billion from $1.53 billion a year earlier. Cloud memory revenues surged over 300% to $13.77 billion, while the mobile and client segment grew 250% to $11.52 billion. Automotive and embedded applications more than quadrupled, reaching $4.63 billion in sales.
AI Customers Are Securing Supply, Not Just Buying Chips
The broader takeaway for investors is that AI customers increasingly view memory as a strategic bottleneck rather than a commodity input.
Advanced AI systems require enormous amounts of high-speed memory. Micron's technology serves as a key component in chips produced by NVIDIA and Alphabet, as well as the servers that contain those processors.
As a result, customers are locking in long-term access to supply instead of relying on spot markets. The shift could help reduce Micron's historical earnings volatility and create a steadier growth profile.
ETFs in Focus
Against this backdrop, below we highlight a few ETFs that are heavy on Micron. While leveraged Micron ETFs include the likes of Direxion Daily MU Bull 2X ETF and GraniteShares 2x Long MU Daily ETF, these are risky bets.
AXS Knowledge Leaders ETF, iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF, Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF, Global X AI Semiconductor & Quantum ETF and First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF has considerable weight in MU shares.
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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Micron, MUU, MULL, SHOC,CHPX and FTXL
For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL – June 26, 2026 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks and featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Micron Technology (MU - Free Report) , Direxion Daily MU Bull 2X ETF (MUU - Free Report) and GraniteShares 2x Long MU Daily ETF (MULL - Free Report) , AXS Knowledge Leaders ETF (KNO - Free Report) , iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF (VLUE - Free Report) , Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF (SHOC - Free Report) , Global X AI Semiconductor & Quantum ETF (CHPX - Free Report) and First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF (FTXL - Free Report) .
Here are highlights from Friday’s Analyst Blog:
Top Research Reports for JPMorgan, Novartis & Qualcomm
On June 24, 2026, Micron Technology delivered another blockbuster quarter, reinforcing the strength of the AI memory cycle. The stock jumped 15% in after-hours trading following the announcement.
Record Quarter Crushes Expectations
Micron reported fiscal third-quarter results that comfortably beat Wall Street estimates. Revenues of $41.46 billion topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $36.52 billion. Adjusted EPS of $25.11 outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $20.98.
Revenues surged more than fourfold from $9.3 billion a year ago. Net income soared to $28.24 billion compared with $1.89 billion in the year-ago period.
Looking ahead, Micron projected fourth-quarter revenue of approximately $50 billion, far above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $42.64 billion.
AI Demand Keeps Memory Markets Tight
The AI revolution continues to reshape the memory industry. Demand from data centers is consuming available production capacity, pushing up prices not only for high-performance AI memory but also for chips used in smartphones, laptops and automotive applications.
Supply shortages in memory and storage could take years to fully ease, even as industry capacity gradually improves through 2028, per management, as quoted on CNBC.
Perhaps the most significant development was Micron's announcement of 16 long-term customer agreements spanning three to five years.Thesecustomers include the likes of data center operators and automakers, per CNBC.
Sturdy Margins
Gross margin climbed to a record 84.9%, up from 74.9% in the previous quarter and just 39% a year earlier. The company expects margins to expand further to roughly 86% in the current quarter, as quoted on Yahoo Finance.
The numbers suggest that the memory market remains exceptionally tight rather than showing signs of weakening.
Data Center Business Leads the Charge
All four business segments delivered explosive growth, with data centers standing out as the primary driver.
Data center revenues jumped more than sevenfold to $11.5 billion from $1.53 billion a year earlier. Cloud memory revenues surged over 300% to $13.77 billion, while the mobile and client segment grew 250% to $11.52 billion. Automotive and embedded applications more than quadrupled, reaching $4.63 billion in sales.
AI Customers Are Securing Supply, Not Just Buying Chips
The broader takeaway for investors is that AI customers increasingly view memory as a strategic bottleneck rather than a commodity input.
Advanced AI systems require enormous amounts of high-speed memory. Micron's technology serves as a key component in chips produced by NVIDIA and Alphabet, as well as the servers that contain those processors.
As a result, customers are locking in long-term access to supply instead of relying on spot markets. The shift could help reduce Micron's historical earnings volatility and create a steadier growth profile.
ETFs in Focus
Against this backdrop, below we highlight a few ETFs that are heavy on Micron. While leveraged Micron ETFs include the likes of Direxion Daily MU Bull 2X ETF and GraniteShares 2x Long MU Daily ETF, these are risky bets.
AXS Knowledge Leaders ETF, iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF, Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF, Global X AI Semiconductor & Quantum ETF and First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF has considerable weight in MU shares.
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Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Inherent in any investment is the potential for loss. This material is being provided for informational purposes only and nothing herein constitutes investment, legal, accounting or tax advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold a security. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. It should not be assumed that any investments in securities, companies, sectors or markets identified and described were or will be profitable. All information is current as of the date of herein and is subject to change without notice. Any views or opinions expressed may not reflect those of the firm as a whole. Zacks Investment Research does not engage in investment banking, market making or asset management activities of any securities. These returns are from hypothetical portfolios consisting of stocks with Zacks Rank = 1 that were rebalanced monthly with zero transaction costs. These are not the returns of actual portfolios of stocks. The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index. Visit https://www.zacks.com/performance for information about the performance numbers displayed in this press release.