Micron outlook strengthens as memory demand outpaces supply

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Micron's fiscal Q4 revenue surges 379% year over year to $54.23 billion, topping the $51.07 billion consensus, with adjusted EPS up 1,002% to $33.42.
Management reports 75% of 2027 output is pre-sold as DRAM and NAND demand outpaces supply, signaling continued tightness through at least 2028.
Shares end flat post-call despite an 11% September gain and 275% YTD rise, with the stock 12% below its June 25 record close.

Quarter beats forecasts as 2027 demand stays firm

As reported by CNBC, Micron posts a much stronger-than-expected fiscal 2026 fourth quarter and indicates another solid year ahead as demand for its memory products continues to exceed supply.

Revenue in the quarter ended Sept. 3 rises 379% year over year to $54.23 billion, above the $51.07 billion consensus forecast compiled by LSEG. Adjusted earnings per share increase 1,002% to $33.42, also ahead of expectations of $31.61, LSEG data shows.

Chief Executive Sanjay Mehrotra says the structural gap between DRAM supply and demand growth rates is producing ongoing supply tightness. Micron says about 75% of its expected 2027 output is already spoken for, reinforcing its view that calendar 2027 and 2028 will be even tighter than 2026.

AI memory demand supports pricing and stock outlook

Micron benefits from strong demand across DRAM and NAND, the two main memory product categories, as AI systems require higher memory bandwidth and larger capacity. That imbalance has driven healthier average selling prices and helped lift revenue, gross margins and earnings during what the company describes as a record-setting year.

The company is increasing capital expenditures to build new fabs and expand production, though supply is still not catching up to demand. Shares trade in a narrow range after hours and finish around flat after management's post-earnings conference call, following an 11% gain in September and a roughly 275% rise for the year, even as the stock remains 12% below its record close on June 25.

The article says Micron's earnings should continue to grow if industry conditions remain this tight through 2027 and 2028. It also notes that a large buyback program could offer additional support for the stock.

In our earlier coverage of Micron’s first-quarter forecast, we noted that the company guided revenue and adjusted profit above market expectations as the generative AI boom kept high-bandwidth memory demand ahead of available supply. That report also highlighted how capacity constraints were tightening chip supply more broadly and supporting higher pricing across the semiconductor market.

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