Stock Analysis on Net

Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MU)

Balance Sheet: Assets 
Quarterly Data

The balance sheet provides creditors, investors, and analysts with information on company resources (assets) and its sources of capital (its equity and liabilities). It normally also provides information about the future earnings capacity of a company assets as well as an indication of cash flows that may come from receivables and inventories.

Assets are resources controlled by the company as a result of past events and from which future economic benefits are expected to flow to the entity.

Micron Technology Inc., consolidated balance sheet: assets (quarterly data)

US$ in millions

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May 29, 2025 Feb 27, 2025 Nov 28, 2024 Aug 29, 2024 May 30, 2024 Feb 29, 2024 Nov 30, 2023 Aug 31, 2023 Jun 1, 2023 Mar 2, 2023 Dec 1, 2022 Sep 1, 2022 Jun 2, 2022 Mar 3, 2022 Dec 2, 2021 Sep 2, 2021 Jun 3, 2021 Mar 4, 2021 Dec 3, 2020 Sep 3, 2020 May 28, 2020 Feb 27, 2020 Nov 28, 2019 Aug 29, 2019 May 30, 2019 Feb 28, 2019 Nov 29, 2018
Cash and equivalents 10,163 7,552 6,693 7,041 7,594 8,016 8,075 8,577 9,298 9,798 9,574 8,262 9,157 9,116 8,680 7,763 7,759 6,507 5,985 7,624 8,267 7,118 6,969 7,152 5,157 6,353 4,447
Short-term investments 648 663 895 1,065 785 990 973 1,017 1,054 1,020 1,007 1,069 1,070 1,006 900 870 590 677 1,047 518 391 363 619 803 1,532 1,180 1,116
Receivables 7,436 6,504 7,423 6,615 5,131 4,296 2,943 2,443 2,429 2,278 3,318 5,130 6,229 5,384 5,250 5,311 4,231 3,353 3,691 3,912 3,603 3,049 3,419 3,195 3,257 4,416 5,418
Inventories 8,727 9,007 8,705 8,875 8,512 8,443 8,276 8,387 8,238 8,129 8,359 6,663 5,629 5,383 4,827 4,487 4,537 4,743 5,521 5,607 5,405 5,208 4,943 5,118 4,905 4,390 3,876
Other current assets 945 963 777 776 1,297 1,690 791 820 715 673 663 657 623 613 534 1,476 1,444 1,999 285 304 233 238 217 235 215 211 182
Current assets 27,919 24,689 24,493 24,372 23,319 23,435 21,058 21,244 21,734 21,898 22,921 21,781 22,708 21,502 20,191 19,907 18,561 17,279 16,529 17,965 17,899 15,976 16,167 16,503 15,066 16,550 15,039
Long-term marketable investments 1,402 1,375 1,156 1,046 775 627 720 844 973 1,212 1,426 1,647 1,646 1,717 1,817 1,765 1,399 1,316 1,264 1,048 577 586 599 1,164 1,167 1,614 1,565
Property, plant, and equipment 44,773 42,528 41,476 39,749 37,926 37,587 37,677 37,928 38,727 39,085 39,335 38,549 36,665 36,171 35,155 33,213 32,209 31,848 32,229 31,031 30,081 29,647 29,352 28,240 27,138 26,204 24,807
Operating lease right-of-use assets 628 637 622 645 660 642 648 666 655 673 693 678 690 587 574 551 558 575 577 584 599 605 608
Intangible assets 426 423 419 416 413 414 416 404 410 410 428 421 415 414 347 349 350 342 336 334 332 332 333 340 339 350 356
Deferred tax assets 483 552 474 520 597 664 781 756 708 697 672 702 682 762 746 782 822 726 726 707 775 764 783 837 817 762 842
Goodwill 1,150 1,150 1,150 1,150 1,150 1,150 1,150 1,150 1,252 1,228 1,228 1,228 1,228 1,228 1,228 1,228 1,228 1,228 1,228 1,228 1,228 1,228 1,228 1,228 1,228 1,228 1,228
Other noncurrent assets 1,616 1,699 1,671 1,518 1,415 1,199 1,326 1,262 1,221 1,317 1,171 1,277 1,262 1,315 1,188 1,054 816 821 802 781 514 510 579 575 533 779 758
Noncurrent assets 50,478 48,364 46,968 45,044 42,936 42,283 42,718 43,010 43,946 44,622 44,953 44,502 42,588 42,194 41,055 38,942 37,382 36,856 37,162 35,713 34,106 33,672 33,482 32,384 31,222 30,937 29,556
Total assets 78,397 73,053 71,461 69,416 66,255 65,718 63,776 64,254 65,680 66,520 67,874 66,283 65,296 63,696 61,246 58,849 55,943 54,135 53,691 53,678 52,005 49,648 49,649 48,887 46,288 47,487 44,595

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-05-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-02-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-11-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-08-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-05-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-02-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-11-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-08-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-02), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-12-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-09-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-02), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-12-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-09-02), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-04), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-12-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-09-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-05-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-02-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-11-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-08-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-05-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-02-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-11-29).


The analysis of the quarterly financial data reveals several distinct trends across the various asset categories, which provide insights into the company's financial position over the observed periods.

Cash and Equivalents
Cash and equivalents exhibit a generally increasing trend from US$4,447 million in late 2018 to a peak of US$10,163 million in May 2025, despite some fluctuations. Notably, there is a marked increase during 2024 and early 2025, indicating improved liquidity or cash management strategies.
Short-term Investments
Short-term investments fluctuate more markedly, showing declines and recoveries over the time frame. Starting at US$1,116 million in late 2018, values dipped notably around early 2020, recovered to around US$1,070 million mid-2022, and then declined again towards mid-2025 to around US$648 million. This volatility may reflect shifts in investment strategy or market conditions.
Receivables
Receivables decreased significantly from US$5,418 million in late 2018 to a low point of US$2,278 million in early 2023, then saw a strong recovery, climbing to US$7,436 million by mid-2025. This pattern suggests changes in sales or credit policies, with the recent increases possibly indicating higher sales volume or extended payment terms.
Inventories
Inventory levels steadily increased over the analyzed period, from US$3,876 million in late 2018 to a peak of US$9,007 million by mid-2025. This sustained growth might indicate preparation for future sales, buildup due to supply chain considerations, or changes in product mix.
Other Current Assets
Other current assets show notable variability, with a substantial spike to US$1,999 million in early 2021, followed by fluctuations around the US$600–1,000 million range in subsequent periods. The spike suggests a one-off event or adjustment that temporarily increased these assets.
Current Assets
Overall current assets rose from US$15,039 million in late 2018 to US$27,919 million by mid-2025, reflecting the accumulation in cash, receivables, and inventories. Despite some short-term volatility, the upward trajectory suggests enhanced short-term resource availability.
Long-term Marketable Investments
Long-term marketable investments generally decreased from US$1,565 million in late 2018 to a low of US$720 million in early 2023, with a recovery thereafter to US$1,402 million mid-2025. This could indicate divestitures followed by reinvestments in market securities.
Property, Plant, and Equipment (PP&E)
PP&E increased continuously from US$24,807 million in late 2018 to US$44,773 million in mid-2025. The consistent upward trend suggests ongoing capital expenditures and expansion of physical assets, supporting long-term operational capacity growth.
Operating Lease Right-of-Use Assets
Data for operating lease assets starts appearing in early 2020, with fairly stable figures around US$600–690 million, showing only minor fluctuations. This stability may reflect steady lease arrangements without significant expansions or reductions.
Intangible Assets and Goodwill
Intangible assets remain relatively stable, with a slight increase from US$356 million to US$426 million over the period, indicative of limited new intangible investments. Goodwill remains mostly flat around US$1,228 million, decreasing slightly in some periods, suggesting minimal acquisition activity or impairment adjustments.
Deferred Tax Assets
Deferred tax assets show moderate fluctuations, declining from US$842 million in late 2018 to US$474 million in early 2024, then a slight increase to US$552 million by mid-2025. These movements may reflect changes in tax positions or valuation allowances.
Other Noncurrent Assets
Other noncurrent assets increased gradually from US$758 million in late 2018 to US$1,699 million mid-2025, with intermittent fluctuations. The rise indicates accumulation or capitalization of longer-term assets outside the main categories.
Noncurrent Assets
Noncurrent assets overall grew from US$29,556 million to US$50,478 million between late 2018 and mid-2025. The consistent growth supports the observations in PP&E and other long-term asset categories, signaling capital investments and asset base expansion.
Total Assets
Total assets increased steadily from US$44,595 million in late 2018 to US$78,397 million by mid-2025. This nearly doubled asset base reflects the combined effects of increases in both current and noncurrent assets, supporting a narrative of expansion and growth in asset holdings over this period.

In summary, the data points to significant growth in the company's asset base driven by sustained increases in cash, inventories, and property, plant, and equipment. Receivables experienced a notable dip then strong recovery, while investments—both short and long-term—show volatility. The increases in current and noncurrent assets underpin an overall strengthening financial position, likely associated with expansion initiatives and improved operational capacity.


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