Archive · 24 Sep 2025
Micron's AI Boost: Solid Forecast, Surging Memory Demand
Micron, a major US memory chip maker, predicts a strong financial quarter thanks to the growing popularity of AI.
They make special memory chips (HBM) that are crucial for AI systems, leading to a big increase in demand.
They expect to make about $12.5 billion, which is more than experts expected.
Micron is investing heavily to keep up with this high demand, especially from data centers.
They also expect the supply of memory chips to remain tight.
They are focusing on making profits rather than just increasing the number of chips they sell.
Even though their stock has grown, Micron believes their advanced memory chips will keep them ahead.
Micron expects fiscal first-quarter revenue to be approximately $12.5 billion.
AI-related demand fuels sales of Micron's memory chips.
Micron's fiscal fourth-quarter sales rose 46% to $11.3 billion.
The company plans increased spending to meet market demand.
Micron anticipates its HBM3e memory chips are sold out for 2026.
- Who
- Micron Technology Inc.
- What
- Announced an upbeat financial forecast, driven by increased demand for memory chips due to artificial intelligence.
- When
- The forecast was given on Tuesday.
- Where
- Boise, Idaho
- Why
- Demand for AI equipment boosted the need for Micron's high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips.
- Company
- Micron Technology Inc.
- Fiscal Q1 Revenue Forecast
- $12.5 billion
- Fiscal Q1 Profit Forecast
- $3.75 per share (excluding items)
- Fiscal Q4 Revenue
- $11.3 billion
- Fiscal Q4 Earnings
- $3.03 per share (excluding items)
- HBM Products Sold Out
- 2026