Micron surges on soaring AI memory demand

Core Insights - Micron's stock surged significantly following a strong earnings report, driven by tighter supply in the memory market [1] - The company’s advanced memory production for AI is sold out through 2026, with memory pricing increasing by 20% quarter-over-quarter and storage chips rising in the mid-teens [2] - Micron's CFO anticipates continued improvement in margins and performance through fiscal 2026, although pricing increases are expected to slow after February [2] Industry Impact - The rising memory costs are affecting major hyperscalers like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, which need these chips for AI data centers, leading to higher operational costs [4] - Server manufacturers such as Dell, Lenovo, and HPE are passing on increased costs to consumers, with HPE raising server prices by 15% and Dell expected to increase prices by 15-20% [4][5] - Broadcom is also experiencing margin compression due to rising memory costs, contributing to an 11% decline in their stock post-earnings [5]