Micron Sells Out 2026 HBM Supply as Q1 Revenue Climbs 57%

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Micron’s first-quarter fiscal 2026 revenue jumped 57% year-over-year to $13.6 billion, with non-GAAP earnings per share rising 2.7x to $4.78. Management has sold out its entire 2026 high-bandwidth memory supply, underpinning analysts’ forecasts of a 288% jump in annual EPS to $32.14.

1. Strong NAND Revenue Contribution Fuels Growth

Micron reported NAND flash memory revenues of $2.7 billion in its latest quarter, representing 20 percent of total sales. Tight supply dynamics and rising contract prices for advanced NAND modules have driven this segment’s revenue growth by 45 percent year over year. The company has leveraged strong demand from data center operators and hyperscalers integrating high-capacity SSDs into their storage environments, boosting Micron’s overall revenue mix and profitability.

2. Robust AI Memory Demand Drives Fiscal 2026 Upside

In the first quarter of fiscal 2026 (ended Nov. 27), Micron’s total revenue jumped 57 percent year over year to $13.6 billion, while non-GAAP earnings rose 170 percent to $4.78 per share. Management disclosed that it has already secured agreements for its full high-bandwidth memory (HBM) production capacity through calendar 2026, underscoring strong order visibility. Analysts forecast that AI-driven HBM demand will propel Micron’s revenue to nearly $30 billion for the full fiscal year, supporting an anticipated 288 percent earnings increase to $32.14 per share.

3. Undervalued with Exciting Long-Term Prospects

Despite tripling its net income and expanding net margins to 38 percent in the latest quarter, Micron trades at a forward P/E ratio below 10. The company’s four business segments—Cloud Memory, Core Data Center, Mobile & Client, and Automotive & Embedded—each delivered double-digit revenue growth, with the lowest segment margin still at 36 percent. With quarterly revenue guidance of $18.3 billion to $19.1 billion—more than double last year’s level—and sustained memory shortages expected through 2026, investors gain exposure to a leading memory supplier at a valuation that leaves ample room for upside.

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