Micron Slides 5% as Google’s AI Memory Algorithm Sparks Fresh Fears Across the Semiconductor Sector
Micron Technology's stock has fallen 5% due to concerns over Google's new AI memory-compression algorithm, TurboQuant, which may reduce demand for Micron's memory products. Despite the fears, Micron's fundamentals remain strong, with a sold-out order book for 2026 and a projected 40% compound annual growth rate for the HBM market through 2028.
Micron Technology's stock is down 5% after Google unveiled TurboQuant, an AI memory-compression algorithm. The algorithm reduces memory size by at least 6x without sacrificing accuracy, sparking fears of reduced demand for Micron's memory products. Other semiconductor stocks, such as Lam Research, have also been affected. Despite the concerns, Micron's fundamentals remain strong, with a sold-out order book for 2026 and a projected 40% compound annual growth rate for the HBM market through 2028. Analysts maintain a bullish outlook on Micron, with targets above current prices. The stock's institutional ownership is around 80.84%, making it vulnerable to sharp moves due to portfolio rebalancing.
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