Should You Buy Micron Before December 17? These Analysts Think So.

Before markets gear up for another major earnings cycle, all eyes are turning to Micron Technology (MU). With its next quarterly results scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 17, after the market close, investors and analysts alike are debating whether now could be a strategic entry point. In recent weeks, several top Wall Street firms have turned bullish, citing surging demand for memory chips driven by the artificial-intelligence (AI) boom, tightening supply dynamics, and renewed pricing power in DRAM and high-bandwidth memory (HBM).

Deutsche Bank reiterated its “Buy” rating and raised its price target to $280, citing tightening supply, recent price increases, and stronger-than-expected industry dynamics. The bank also lifted its FY26 EPS forecast, arguing Micron is uniquely positioned to prioritize profitability during this memory upcycle. HSBC also joined the bullish camp, initiating coverage with a “Buy."