Micron’s Stunning 30% Crash Could Unlock 70% Upside

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Michael Burry is shorting Micron (MU) based on its past performance and current valuation, believing the stock is overvalued and due for a decline. He cites Micron's historical boom-bust cycles and the stock's recent 30% drop from its peak. Burry's thesis is that even with new contracts, floor prices, and committed HBM supply through 2026, the company may not be able to escape the cyclical nature of the memory market. The analyst suggests that while the contracts offer some downside protection, the fundamental question is whether this protection is enough to prevent earnings from being crushed in a downturn. The market's current pricing may not reflect the potential for future earnings compression if the cycle turns south, a scenario that has played out historically for memory stocks. The key risk identified is a potential miss on guidance or contract floor prices bending under real stress.

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