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Micron Shares Rise as Market Cap Nears $1.1 Trillion

Micron stock gained 7 percent at the open and has climbed nearly 1,500 percent in 13 months. The company reached a $1 trillion valuation faster than any prior firm.

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Micron shares opened 7 percent higher and continued to advance, pushing the company's market capitalization close to $1.1 trillion. The stock has risen nearly 1,500 percent over the past 13 months. In April 2025 the same shares were valued at roughly $70 billion.

The advance from $500 billion to $1 trillion took Micron 48 days. That pace is the shortest on record for any company. Nvidia previously held the record, reaching the same threshold in 490 days.

The latest trading session places Micron among the highest-valued semiconductor firms by market capitalization. No company officials or outside analysts are quoted in the available coverage. The reported figures come directly from market data cited across multiple financial accounts.

Key Facts

$1.1 trillion
approximate current market capitalization
48 days
time to reach $1 trillion from $500 billion
Nearly 1,500 percent
share-price gain over 13 months

Story Timeline

3 events
  1. April 2025

    Micron shares traded at a $70 billion market capitalization.

    1 sourceKobeissiLetter
  2. Recent session

    Micron shares opened 7 percent higher and approached a $1.1 trillion valuation.

    2 sourcesKobeissiLetter · MorningBrew
  3. Recent session

    Micron completed the move from $500 billion to $1 trillion market cap in 48 days.

    2 sourcesKobeissiLetter · MorningBrew

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PublishedMay 27, 2026, 4:17 PM

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