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11 Jul 2026, 16:25 UTC · 2h ago
Micron Is In Its Most Profitable Era Ever — And the Numbers Keep Getting Bigger
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11 Jul 2026, 16:25 UTC · 2h ago
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Micron's data center unit achieved an 83% operating margin last quarter due to the AI-driven supply crunch. — Software-like margins in a hardware business indicate extreme pricing power and immediate high profitability for the company.
+0.80AI memory demand is doubling while supply is growing only 20% to 30% annually, with shortages expected to persist through 2028. — A multi-year supply deficit provides a long-term fundamental tailwind for memory chip prices and earnings.
+0.70Micron expects fourth-quarter revenue of approximately $50 billion, implying potential operating income near $49 billion. — A single quarter's profit nearly matching 20 years of cumulative earnings represents a massive upward shift in company valuation.
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Three companies (Micron, SK hynix, and Samsung) control 90% of DRAM and virtually all HBM production. — High market concentration reduces competitive pricing pressure and reinforces the oligopoly's ability to maintain high margins.
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The company is seeing unprecedented profits and margins due to the AI-driven memory supply crunch.
Mentioned as the primary user of HBM memory for its AI accelerators, implying strong demand for its products.
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