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10-QPeriod: Q1 FY2025

MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC Quarterly Report for Q1 Ended Nov 28, 2024

Filed December 19, 2024For Securities:MU

Summary

Micron Technology Inc. reported a significant turnaround in its first fiscal quarter of 2025, achieving a substantial profit of $1.87 billion, a stark contrast to the net loss of $1.23 billion in the prior year's comparable quarter. This dramatic improvement was driven by a robust increase in revenue, which surged 84% year-over-year to $8.71 billion. The company benefited from significantly higher average selling prices and increased bit shipments for both DRAM and NAND products, with DRAM showing particular strength in the data center market. Despite strong overall performance, the company noted a slight sequential dip in NAND shipments and pricing, prompting strategic actions to align supply with demand. Micron is also making substantial investments in future growth, notably with significant direct funding secured under the CHIPS Act for new manufacturing facilities in the U.S. The company reaffirmed its financial stability, with ample cash and investments, and anticipates continued growth, particularly in AI-driven markets, while also navigating ongoing industry competition and legal challenges.

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Key Highlights

  • 1Revenue surged 84% year-over-year to $8.71 billion, driven by strong demand in DRAM and NAND markets.
  • 2Net income turned positive at $1.87 billion, a significant improvement from a net loss of $1.23 billion in the prior year's first quarter.
  • 3Gross margin improved substantially to 38% from a negative 1% in the prior year's first quarter, reflecting higher average selling prices and cost reductions.
  • 4The Compute and Networking (CNBU) segment saw a remarkable 153% revenue increase year-over-year, fueled by strong data center DRAM demand, including HBM.
  • 5Micron secured up to $6.1 billion in direct funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce under the CHIPS Act for planned U.S. manufacturing facilities.
  • 6The company repurchased $7.19 billion of its common stock under its authorized repurchase program through November 28, 2024.
  • 7Despite overall strong performance, NAND bit shipments and average selling prices saw a slight sequential decrease, prompting supply adjustments.

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