Boise chipmaker Micron posts record $41.4 billion revenue
PUBLISHED Jun 25, 2026, 6:16 AM ET
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BOISE, Idaho — Micron Technology Inc. reported fiscal third-quarter 2026 revenue of $41.46 billion, far exceeding Wall Street forecasts and marking a 346% increase from the $9.30 billion recorded in the same period a year earlier. Revenue also rose 74% from $23.86 billion in the prior quarter, underscoring the pace of growth in the company’s core memory business. The surge was driven primarily by strong global demand for high-bandwidth memory chips used in artificial intelligence data centers, a trend that has accelerated as technology companies expand AI infrastructure. Non-GAAP earnings per share reached $25.11, beating analyst estimates that had ranged roughly from $20.20 to $20.63. GAAP net income totaled $28.24 billion, reflecting the scale of Micron’s profitability in the current AI-focused hardware cycle. BOISE, Idaho — The company’s blowout quarter sent Micron’s share price up more than 15% in after-hours trading and helped lift sentiment across the broader technology sector following a recent semiconductor sell-off. Micron also issued guidance for its fiscal fourth quarter that significantly topped market expectations, saying it expects revenue of about $50 billion, plus or minus $1 billion, compared with prior consensus forecasts of $42.95 billion. The firm projected adjusted diluted earnings per share of around $31.00, plus or minus $1.00, well above the $25.50 per share analysts had anticipated. Micron said a key contributor to its financial performance was its exceptionally strong non-GAAP gross margin, highlighting the profitability of high-bandwidth memory products tied to AI demand.
By Daniel Hayes | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- Last year Micron posts $9.30 billion
- Prior quarter revenue hits $23.86 billion
- Fiscal Q3 2026 revenue reaches $41.46 billion
- Fiscal Q3 non-GAAP EPS totals $25.11
- Fiscal Q3 GAAP net income $28.24 billion
- After-hours trading lifts shares over 15%
- Company guides Q4 revenue near $50 billion
- Analyst Q4 forecasts trail company guidance
News Intelligence
- Micron's success means more jobs and a stronger economy. It also means better, faster tech. Especially for AI. That could make your devices smarter and quicker. If you own Micron stocks, you're likely smiling right now.
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