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Bernstein Lifts SanDisk Price Target to $1,000 After Blowout Quarter

Bernstein cites an AI‑fueled NAND upcycle that has sharply improved SanDisk’s pricing power.

Overview

  • Bernstein’s Mark C. Newman raised SanDisk’s target to $1,000 from $580 and kept an outperform rating, implying roughly 50% upside from about $665 and marking the Street’s highest target.
  • SanDisk shares have surged, with reports noting a 166% gain in 2026 to date and a 242% rise since November 2025.
  • Fiscal Q2 FY2026 results showed revenue of $3.03 billion, GAAP net income of $803 million, gross margin near 51%, and non‑GAAP EPS of $6.20.
  • The company guided fiscal Q3 revenue to $4.4–$4.8 billion with gross margin of about 65%–67% and projected non‑GAAP EPS of $12–$14.
  • Management and analysts point to strong AI data‑center demand and tight NAND supply as key tailwinds, while noting memory’s cyclical risks and contrasting valuations versus peers.