
Micron (MU) Q2 2026 (USD): adj. EPS 12.20 (exp. 8.74), Revenue 23.9bln (exp. 19.13bln)
- Q2 investments in capex was USD 5.0bln
- Q2 adj. FCF was USD 6.9bln
- Ended the quarter with cash, marketable investments, and restricted cash of USD 16.7bln
COMMENTARY:
- Exec says results were driven by a strong demand environment, tight industry supply, and strong execution
- Expects significant records again in fiscal Q3
- Says in the AI era, memory has become a strategic asset for customers, is investing in global manufacturing footprint to support their growing demand.
- Reflecting confidence in the sustained strength of the business, board approved a 30% increase in quarterly dividend, to USD 0.15/shr.
GUIDANCE:
- Q3 adj. EPS view 18.75-19.55 (exp. 12.03)
- Q3 Rev. view 32.75-34.25bln (exp. 24.3bln)
- Expects DRAM and NAND industry bit demand in 2026 to be constrained by supply, supply-demand conditions to remain tight beyond 2026
- Expects 2026 capex to be above USD 25bln
- Expects construction-related capex to increase by over USD 10bln Y/Y
- Expects higher equipment spend Y/Y in FY27
Reaction details (20:11)
- Shares initially rose as much as 1.8% in afterhours trading, as it beats in Q2 and guides strongly for Q3, before paring gains, and slipping into negative territory following its guidance on capex.
18 Mar 2026 - 20:00- ForexImportant- Source: Micron
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