Micron (MU) Earnings Move Expected to be 7%, Options Traders Bullish

Micron Technology Inc. (MU) earnings will be released after the market close on Wednesday. Market-makers are anticipating a smaller 7% stock movement, slightly less than the average of 8%. Options data shows bullish sentiment with 61,000 calls purchased compared to 37,000 puts, indicating increased investor confidence. With a significant number of protective puts in place, should Micron's earnings underperform, this setup may provide stock support. This matters for investors as it indicates that traders believe there is a solid chance for positive earnings results that could lead to a price increase.