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As the artificial intelligence (AI) era began, 2023 marked a fantastic year for the semiconductor industry. Designing intricate chips with optimal performance and power efficiency is a complex task, and AI plays a critical role for semiconductor companies. Like many chip makers this year, semiconductor company Micron Technology’s (MU) stock has also soared, rising 72% YTD to outperform the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite’s ($NASX) gain of 45%.
Founded in 1978, Micron has evolved into a leading manufacturer of memory and storage solutions, contributing significantly to the advancement of computing, data storage, and AI. Let’s find out why this stock could be a smart buy heading into 2024, too.