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SanDisk upside tied to AI memory pricing; Morgan Stanley backs cycle

Jul 21, 2026, 10:04 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Analyst upgrades/price targets combined with a data-center-led demand kick-start a momentum move; memory-cycle catalysts historically drive outsized moves in memory peers, especially near earnings or cycle inflection points.

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SanDisk rallied on a bullish Morgan Stanley call pointing to a strengthening memory cycle driven by data-center demand, with memory prices projected to rise at least 25% into Q3 2026. AI-driven demand could propel overall memory growth by 50-60% next year and 60-100% for AI-specific demand, though consumer electronics weakness remains a headwind. The Aug. 5 earnings print is the near-term catalyst for SNDK.

  • SanDisk up >10% on bullish analyst notes; data-center demand remains the driver.
  • Morgan Stanley sees memory cycle strengthening; price hikes expected 25% into Q3 2026.
  • AI-driven demand could lift memory demand 60-100% next year.
  • Sandisk earnings on Aug 5; consensus EPS $33.38; revenue $8.24B.
  • Analysts raise targets: BAC 2,500; Citi 2,500; Bernstein 3,000.

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