Micron
MUVerifiedMicron Technology, Inc.: American multinational semiconductor company founded in 1978 and based in Boise, Idaho. It manufactures DRAM, NAND flash, HBM, and SSDs, and is the only major U.S.-based memory manufacturer. Micron is one of the 'Big Three' memory makers (with Samsung and SK Hynix). Its consumer brand Crucial previously included the Ballistix gaming line (disestablished 2026). Historically, Micron co-developed NAND flash with Intel via IM Flash Technologies and owned Lexar from 2006 to 2017. CEO Sanjay Mehrotra has served since 2017. Reached a $1 trillion market capitalization on May 26, 2026, amid surging HBM demand.