In a span of 40 years, early investors in Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) have seen remarkable growth. The company went public in 1984 as a small memory tech firm in Boise, Idaho. From the mid-1980s to the mid-1990s, Micron stock grew over fivefold, reaching about $5,700 from a $1,000 investment. During the dot-com era in March 2000, that $1,000 would have been worth over $50,000. Despite challenges, a $1,000 investment in 1984 would now be worth around $414,500 as of January 27, 2026. Micron’s current valuation looks promising at about 12 times forward earnings, suggesting potential upside.

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