Micron Technology Total Operating Expenses History

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Total Operating Expenses stood at 5.8 B as of December 31, 2025. This metric is the aggregate cost of running Micron Technology's operations — including SGA, R&D, and other recurring charges but excluding COGS. Operating expense growth relative to revenue growth determines whether Micron Technology is gaining or losing operating leverage. Over the last 16 observed reporting periods, this metric has grown consistently across the reporting window, supported by a high R-squared of 0.94. All Reported Financials
 
Total Operating Expenses  
 First Reported
1985-08-31
 Previous Quarter
1.5 B
 Current Value
1.6 B
 Quarterly Volatility
369.4 M
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Latest Micron Technology Total Operating Expenses Growth Pattern

Total Operating Expenses10 Years Trend
Consistent Growth
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Total Operating Expenses Trend Statistics

Micron Technology reports Total Operating Expenses with a coefficient of variation of 51.9% over 15 periods, reflecting wide dispersion driven primarily by directional growth rather than instability. R-squared at 0.94 is consistent with a strong linear fit indicating consistent directional movement.
Arithmetic Mean 3,244,380,735
Geometric Mean 2,315,622,486
Coefficient Of Variation 51.94
Mean Deviation 1,352,487,751
Median 3,326,000,000
Standard Deviation 1,685,002,799
Sample Variance2839234.4T
Range6B
R-Value 0.97
Mean Square Error175418.5T
R-Squared 0.94
Slope 323,872,377
Total Sum of Squares45427750.9T

Micron Technology Total Operating Expenses History

Reported values for Micron Technology's Total Operating Expenses span 2012 to 2026 (15 observations), ranging from 469 M to 6 B.
2026B
20255.8 B
2024B
20234.3 B
20224.3 B
20214.2 B
20204.2 B
20193.5 B
20183.3 B
20172.9 B
20162.6 B
20152.3 B
20142.2 B
20132.4 B
2012469 M

Correlation of Total Operating Expenses With Other Accounts

The following correlation matrix compares Micron Technology's Total Operating Expenses against related line items. High absolute values reflect strong historical co-movement, not a causal relationship.

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Methodology, Assumptions & Data Sources

Micron Technology's Total Operating Expenses is plotted below across sequential reporting periods. Year-over-year changes in this line item control for seasonality and surface shifts that sequential quarters may mask. Micron Technology's Total Operating Expenses reflects the margin and volume profile typical of Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment operators.

Micron Technology inputs come from periodic company reporting and market reference feeds and are mapped into a consistent reporting framework. Professional analyst research is incorporated when coverage is available. Reference data and historical patterns are presented and do not constitute an investment recommendation or advice.

Editorial review and methodology oversight provided by: Rifka Kats, Member of Macroaxis Editorial Board