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Micron Technology Inc / MU

StockTechnologySemiconductors
JW Rank72.1/ 100
Official close$1,014.91+56.75 (+5.92%)
Bid$1,014.44
Ask$1,015.80
Previous close$958.16
ATR (14)5.39%
RSI (14)60.2
Volume24.19M
Model reference$980.00
Upside scenario$1,100.00
Risk reference$940.00
Decision summary

MU Option Market Prices in Strong Bullish Sentiment

ConstructiveHigh confidence

The market for MU options reflects strong bullish sentiment. Implied volatility is elevated, suggesting expectations of significant price movement. The term structure is in contango, with longer-dated options more expensive than near-term options. This indicates a belief that the upward trend will continue. Call options are more actively traded than puts, further supporting the bullish outlook.

Wheel contextMU's recent earnings beat and strong guidance have fueled optimism about the company's future prospects. The market is pricing in continued demand for AI memory chips.
Dated supporting context

JW AI outlook

Bullish

Short-term scenario

Cautious/wait-for-dip buy given today's surge, upcoming earnings and labor uncertainty; high volatility expected.

Three-month outlook

Constructive on AI memory demand, Q4 results and potential retest of $1,255 highs (analyst PTs imply 30-50%+ upside), but HIGH UNCERTAINTY from possible Taiwan strike/labor disruption, memory cycle/supply additions, high trailing valuation vs cheap forward multiples, and broader market/vol. Earnings miss or demand fade could reverse gains quickly.

Market sentiment context

Mixed-to-bullish: excitement over reclaiming $1,000, AI memory thesis, holding through dips, some cup-and-handle patterns and UBS-style analyst notes on durability. Caution on Taiwan labor, volatility, cycle risks and high put activity; lots of promotional spam. Overall retail/long-term holders remain constructive.

Observed market data

Price and technical structure

Dated end-of-day indicator set
Trend reference levels11 observations
20D SMA$943.30
50D SMA$938.28
200D SMA$606.48
9D EMA$960.00
21D EMA$943.56
20D MVWAP$942.23
YTD VWAP$687.53
Daily reference VWAP$1,001.12
Price vs 20D SMA7.77%
Price vs 50D SMA8.35%
Price vs 200D SMA67.62%
Momentum kinematics10 observations
RSI (7)71.10
RSI (14)60.15
RSI (21)56.56
Stochastic K64.23
Stochastic D49.11
MACD line14.06
MACD histogram8.19
ADX (14)8.56
MACD acceleration2.34
RSI velocity3.23
Volatility and price boundaries11 observations
ATR (14)-0.86
ATR (14) %5.39%
Bollinger upper$1,020.02
Bollinger middle$943.30
Bollinger lower$866.59
Bollinger position0.98%
Volatility environmentHigh
20D realized volatility54.29%
Observed range position58.49%
5D true high$1,017.77
5D true low$918.88
Participation and institutional flow7 observations
Volume24.19M
20D average volume18.34M
Volume vs 20D average1.32x
20D SMA velocity4.64
50D SMA velocity-2.55
Institutional flow4.93
ATR velocity-0.86
Available cached indicators

Detailed decision indicators

Dated authorized values
Market overview7 observations
Price$1,014.91
DateSep 4, 2026
Volume24.19M
Vwap D$1,001.12
Mvwap 20$942.23
Change56.75
Change Percentage5.92%
Trend structure6 observations
Trend SignalStrong Bull
Sma 20$943.30
Sma 50$938.28
Sma 200$606.48
Ema 9$960.00
Ema 21$943.56
Momentum structure9 observations
Rsi 771.10
Rsi 1460.15
Rsi 2156.56
Rsi SignalNeutral
Stoch K64.23
Stoch D49.11
Macd Line14.06
Macd SignalBullish
Macd Hist8.19
Volatility structure3 observations
Atr54.83
Atr Pct5.39%
EnvironmentHigh
Option market context3 observations
Current Iv61.54
Iv Rank27.34
Iv Percentile20.63%
Price boundaries8 observations
Bb Upper1,020.0
Bb Middle943.3
Bb Lower866.6
Bb Pctb0.98
True High$1,017.77
True Low$958.16
True High 5d$1,017.77
True Low 5d$918.88
Three-day velocities7 observations
Sma20$4.64
Sma50$-2.55
Mvwap20$4.93
Macd2.34
Rsi3.23
Volume1.60M
Atr-0.86
Risk radar5 observations
Earnings RiskLow
Earnings DateSep 30, 2026
Macro RiskUnknown
Vol RiskHigh
Structure RiskMedium
Deterministic scoring

JW Rank factors

Higher scores indicate stronger observed structure
LiquidityTrading capacity and quote quality proxyCoverage 100%
99
Strategy FitGeneric Wheel premium-selling environment fitCoverage 100%
59
Technical TrendPrice trend, momentum and long-term structureCoverage 100%
90
Market Tail RiskMarket-wide volatility and tail-risk regimeCoverage 100%
64
Fundamental QualityBusiness quality and balance-sheet durabilityCoverage 100%
82
Volatility PressureOption premium pressure relative to realized movementCoverage 100%
34

JW Rank is not a buy/sell rating, and coverage measures field availability—not accuracy or certainty.

Options Intelligence

What the closing chain was pricing

MU Option Market Prices in Strong Bullish Sentiment

The market for MU options reflects strong bullish sentiment. Implied volatility is elevated, suggesting expectations of significant price movement. The term structure is in contango, with longer-dated options more expensive than near-term options. This indicates a belief that the upward trend will continue. Call options are more actively traded than puts, further supporting the bullish outlook.

Front ATM IV43.24%
Current IV63.31%
IV Rank30.19
IV Percentile28.17%
25Δ skew-3.03
Term slope12.33
Term structureContango
Quote coverage100%
Median option spread4.91%
Term structure

Implied volatility by expiration

3 observed expirations
55.6%43.2%
ExpirationDTEATM IVState
2026-09-095.0043.24%—
2026-09-1410.0048.52%—
2026-09-2521.0055.57%—
Reference structures

Defined-risk observations

Bull Put Spread Reference

Expiration—
Short strike$970.00
Long strike$965.00
Net credit / share$1.22
Credit / width24.50%
$122$-378$962.25$972.75Expiration payoff per standard 100-share contract

Bear Call Spread Reference

Expiration—
Short strike$1,040.00
Long strike$1,045.00
Net credit / share$1.00
Credit / width20.00%
$100$-400$1,037.25$1,047.75Expiration payoff per standard 100-share contract
Evidence used
  • Implied volatility is elevated at 63.31%, suggesting expectations of significant price movement.
  • The term structure is in contango with longer-dated options more expensive than near-term options.
  • Call option trading volume exceeds put option trading volume, indicating a stronger bullish bias.
Risk context
  • Taiwan labor unrest could disrupt supply chains and negatively impact MU's operations.
Strategy intelligence

Structural fit, not a trade instruction

Wheel fit score62.10

MU's recent earnings beat and strong guidance have fueled optimism about the company's future prospects. The market is pricing in continued demand for AI memory chips.

Execution intelligence

Liquidity and quote conditions

Dollar volume$24.59B
Underlying bid/ask spread0.13%
Option quote coverage100%
Median option spread4.91%
Fundamental intelligence

Business quality context

Factor score81.50
Coverage100%

Business quality and balance-sheet durability

Latest strategy observation

MU Covered Call signal

Sep 4, 2026 1:09 PM EDT

Covered Call | 2026-09-09 | short $1000.00 | $21.38 credit | High turnover

Generalized structural observation only; no quantity, order instruction or personalized recommendation is provided.

Company and fundamental profile

Micron Technology Inc at a glance

Dated valuation, quality, growth and shareholder context

Market position and valuation

Market capitalization$1.13T
P/E (TTM)21.2×
Beta2.37
52-week range$118.52 – $1,255.00
52-week return671.40%
Shares outstanding1.13B

Profitability and financial quality

Return on equity70.55%
Operating margin65.63%
Net margin55.91%
Debt / equity0.27×

Growth and cash generation

Revenue growth (3Y)6.71%
EPS growth (3Y)-0.66%
Free cash flow CAGR (5Y)82.23%
Revenue / share (TTM)78.84
Book value / share89.22

Shareholder return and calendar

Dividend yield0.60%

Trading and reference facts

MarketNasdaq Nms Global Market
CountryUs
CurrencyUsd
IPO date1984-06-01
Company website
Methodology, edition and field coverage
EditionOfficial Close
Ready sections3 / 3
Report identity87a7e407a54965db5f2bf1e3

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