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Micron Technology, Inc. Reports Results for the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2021
Strong execution drives robust growth across multiple end markets BOISE, Idaho, March 31, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MU) today
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[{"type":"text","content":"Strong execution drives robust growth across multiple end markets\nBOISE, Idaho, March 31, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MU) today announced results for its second quarter of fiscal 2021, which ended March 4, 2021. Fiscal Q2 2021 highlights Revenue of $6.24 billion versus $5.77 billion for the prior quarter and $4.80 billion for the same period last yearGAAP net income of $603 million, or $0.53 per diluted shareNon-GAAP net income of $1.13 billion, or $0.98 per diluted shareOperating cash flow of $3.06 billion versus $1.97 billion for the prior quarter and $2.00 billion for the same period last year “Micron’s strong fiscal second quarter performance reflects rapidly improving market conditions and continued solid execution,” said Micron Technology President and CEO Sanjay Mehrotra. “Our technology leadership in both DRAM and NAND places Micron in an excellent position to capitalize on the secular demand driven by AI and 5G, and to deliver new levels of user experience and innovation across the data center and intelligent edge.” Quarterly Financial Results(in millions, except per share amounts)GAAP(1) Non-GAAP(2)FQ2-21FQ1-21FQ2-20 FQ2-21FQ1-21FQ2-20 Revenue$6,236 $5,773 $4,797 $6,236 $5,773 $4,797 Gross margin1,649 1,736 1,355 2,054 1,784 1,398 percent of revenue26.4%30.1%28.2% 32.9%30.9%29.1%Operating expenses986 870 915 797 811 856 Operating income663 866 440 1,257 973 542 percent of revenue10.6%15.0%9.2% 20.2%16.9%11.3%Net income attributable to Micron603 803 405 1,128 897 517 Diluted earnings per share0.53 0.71 0.36 0.98 0.78 0.45 Investments in capital expenditures, net(2) were $2.88 billion for the second quarter of 2021, which resulted in adjusted free cash flows(2) of $174 million. Micron ended the quarter with cash, marketable investments, and restricted cash of $8.57 billion, for a net cash(2) position of $1.95 billion. Business Outlook The following table presents Micron’s guidance for the third quarter of 2021: FQ3-21GAAP(1) OutlookNon-GAAP(2) Outlook Revenue$7.1 billion ± $200 million$7.1 billion ± $200 millionGross margin40.5% ± 1%41.5% ± 1%Operating expenses$930 million ± $25 million$875 million ± $25 millionInterest (income) expense, net$27 million$25 millionDiluted earnings per share$1.52 ± $0.07$1.62 ± $0.07 Further information regarding Micron’s business outlook is included in the pr...