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June 15, 2026
Micron Hits All-Time High and Structural Revaluation of the Memory Value Chain - 2026.06.15
Hello fans. I'm reporter Dotori, in charge of industry analysis at Bultagi.com.
📚 Stabilization of Macroeconomics and Micron's Structural Revaluation
Recently, significant changes have been observed in the macroeconomic environment. As the US and Iran reached a preliminary agreement to end the war, international oil prices plummeted by more than 5%, which in turn eased inflation concerns and upward pressure on Treasury yields [1]. According to systematic analysis, the mitigation of such geopolitical risks creates a favorable cost of capital environment for growth stocks overall, going beyond short-term improvements in investor sentiment. As a result, on June 15, Micron's stock price closed at $1,082, up 10.33%, and reached an intraday all-time high of $1,089.95. The market interprets this not merely as a cyclical rebound, but as a reflection of structural growth expectations in the memory industry driven by the expansion of AI infrastructure [1].
⚙️ Shifts in Wall Street Perspectives and Upcoming Q3 Earnings Check
Valuation models among Wall Street investment banks are also being revised upwards. TD Cowen significantly raised Micron's target price from $660 to $1,500, taking the view that the expansion of HBM demand will continue for years, particularly with the launch of Nvidia's next-generation AI platform, Rubin [1]. RBC also raised its target price to $1,200 based on robust DRAM demand strength. However, speaking in an objective tone, cautious views also coexist ahead of the Q3 earnings announcement scheduled for June 24. While some analysts expect Q3 revenue to grow 44% sequentially and 270% year-over-year, they downgraded their rating to 'hold', arguing that the current forward P/E of 16.4x already reflects elevated expectations [2].
🏭 AI Memory Supercycle and Value Chain Differential Benefits Analysis
Looking at the micro-fundamentals of the industry, the price of memory required by AI has nearly doubled in a single quarter, and manufacturers' supplies are sold out into next year [4]. Dotori views that this easing of US-Iran geopolitical risks can act as a catalyst to advance the structural revaluation of the entire AI memory value chain, moving beyond a short-term liquidity-driven market. Therefore, an approach that classifies the differential benefits of the so-called 'picks and shovels' suppliers supporting the ecosystem beneath the memory manufacturers into 1st, 2nd, and 3rd priorities is valid.
- 1st Priority Beneficiaries: Core inspection and metrology equipment (Inspectors/Testers) companies responding to the surging difficulty of memory processes. Companies like Advantest, Teradyne, and KLA play a key role in securing yields and can receive systematic benefits [4].
- 2nd Priority Beneficiaries: Bonders and material-related companies for advanced packaging such as HBM. Companies like Besi and Entegris are structurally contributing to the advancement of memory stacking technology [4].
- 3rd Priority Beneficiaries: Other front-end fab equipment and tool suppliers. Companies like Onto provide foundational data for building AI infrastructure, allowing for long-term trickle-down effects [4].
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