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China’s YMTC overtakes Kioxia, Micron in global NAND shipments: Counterpoint

[Samsung Electronic Announces Creation Of 32 Gigabyte Flash Memory Device] Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images News China’s Yangtze Memory Technologies (YMTC) is rapidly gaining ground in the global NAND memory market, ranking third by shipments in the second quarter of 2026, according to _Counterpoint Research_. YMTC captured a 14% global NAND shipment share, narrowly edging out Japan’s Kioxia (KXIAY [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/KXIAY]) (KXHCF [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/KXHCF]) and moving ahead of Micron (MU [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/MU]) (13%). Samsung (SSNLF [https://seekingalpha.c

What Is Micron Technology (MU) Up Against In The New AI Stock Race?

Track your investments for FREE with Simply Wall St, the portfolio command center trusted by over 7 million individual investors worldwide. Micron Technology (NasdaqGS:MU) sits at the center of a shift in AI market leadership as investors increasingly compare chipmakers with cloud hyperscalers like Alphabet, Amazon and Microsoft. Recent commentary in 2026 highlights that cloud hyperscalers are now converting large AI infrastructure budgets into clearer long term profit plans. This change in focus is prompting investors to reassess which companies might lead the next phase of AI spending and re

This Chinese firm has topped Micron and Kioxia in shipments of crucial NAND memory chips

BEIJING — Yangtze Memory Technologies is rapidly gaining market share in a critical chip sector, according to Counterpoint Research. The company, also known as YMTC, landed in third place by shipments globally in the second quarter, behind South Korea's Samsung and SK hynix but beating out U.S. rival Micron and Japan's Kioxia, Counterpoint data released Wednesday showed. That's when looking at the NAND memory segment, which contributes about one-fourth of Micron's revenue. NAND chips retain data even when devices are powered off but are slower than DRAM memory chips, which operate more quickly

Why Micron Stock Is Surging Today

Key Points Micron's rally is continuing today, and the stock is now up more than 240% over the last year. The company's valuation is surging thanks to demand for AI memory chips and surging pricing power in the consumer market. Micron just broke ground on the construction of a massive new memory-chip manufacturing facility. 10 stocks we like better than Micron Technology › Micron(NASDAQ: MU) stock is bounding higher in Friday's trading. The memory-chip company's share price was up 6.1% as of 2:50 p.m. ET and had been up as much as 8.7% earlier in trading. Micron's valuation is continuing to su

Micron Technology’s (MU) Competitive Edge in a Rapidly Evolving Industry

aron Capital, an investment management company, released its Q2 2026 investor letter for the "Baron Opportunity Fund". A copy of the letter is available to download here. During the second quarter, the Baron Opportunity Fund increased 27.07% (Institutional Shares), outperforming both the Russell 3000 Growth Index (17.05%) and the S&P 500 Index (15.20%). For the first half of 2026, the Fund rose by 15.79% against the Benchmark's 5.88% and the S&P 500's 10.21%. The rally was primarily driven by AI-related growth, despite uncertainty from geopolitical conflicts and inflation. A select group of st

Why Micron Stock Is Being Outpaced by Memory Chip Rival SK Hynix

Micron stock was rallying alongside other chip names on Wednesday but Korean standouts SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics outperformed following a report of a massive investment. Continue Reading

Elon Musk Says Memory Is Now AI's Biggest Bottleneck. Here's What That Means for Micron and Sandisk.

Key Points Elon Musk stated that memory chip production capacity is growing much more slowly than demand. Both Sandisk and Micron shares are inexpensively priced.10 stocks we like better than Sandisk › Listening to earnings calls can be a great way for investors to pick up information about the current business landscape, and on the Space Exploration Technologies call last week, CEO Elon Musk made a statement that has huge implications for companies all across the AI innovation spectrum. Mostly, however, his assertion pointed to bright futures for Micron(NASDAQ: MU) and Sandisk (NASDAQ: SNDK),

This Is the Big Question With Micron Technology Stock

Key Points Micron's stock trades at a discount given the uncertainty the business faces in the long run. Once the shortage in memory and storage products ends, its days of exceptionally high growth may be over. SK Hynix recently announced a significant $38 billion investment in new facilities.10 stocks we like better than Micron Technology › Micron Technology(NASDAQ: MU) stock looks incredibly cheap. It's trading at around 20 times its trailing earnings, while the S&P 500 average is far higher at a multiple of 26. However, it's not often as simple as looking at earnings multiples to assess whe

Nvidia, Micron, DJT, SpaceX, Rocket Lab, Plug Power, Fermi, and More Stocks That Explain Today’s Market

The chip maker’s plan to line up $500 billion in financing for its customers is getting a tentative thumbs-up from shareholders, including Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest which is scooping up shares. Micron Technology gained 0.6% to $865.94. The stock has declined 12% over the past month and well short of its peak of more than $1,200 reached in late June on concerns about the sustainability of sky-high margins in a typically cyclical business. Continue Reading

Micron Says Customers Are Scrambling for Memory Even at ‘Very High’ Prices

Micron Technology, Inc.(NASDAQ:MU) stock gained over a percent during Tuesday's premarket session as risk appetite stays steady into the open. Nasdaq futures are up less than half a percent while S&P 500 futures have gained 0.02%. The company executives said at the KeyBanc Capital Markets Technology Leadership Forum 2026 on Aug. 10 that AI is reshaping memory demand, tightening supply and making long-term customer agreements a bigger part of the company's growth strategy. AI Demand Drives Memory Growth Sumit Sadana, Micron's executive vice president and chief business officer, said AI has crea

Micron Says AI Memory Crunch Could Last Beyond 2027 as DRAM Demand Soars