SanDisk (SNDK), Target Price Rises Amidst Record Quarterly Performance... Wall Street: "You Can Buy More Now"

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Even after recording a historic quarterly rally, SanDisk (SNDK) is fueling expectations for further sharp growth, backed by Wall Street's upward revision of its target price. As demand from AI data centers changes the pricing structure of NAND flash and enterprise SSDs, the company is being re-evaluated not as a simple cyclical semiconductor stock, but as a long-term contract-based earnings stock.

According to financial news outlet MarketWatch on June 30 (local time), SanDisk shares rose 5% on Tuesday morning, continuing their 246% surge this quarter. MarketWatch reported that SanDisk is on track to record its strongest quarterly performance since its independent listing in February 2025.

The catalyst for the rise came from analysts' target price upgrades. Bernstein analyst Mark Newman raised SanDisk's target price from the previous $1,700 to $3,000. This reflects a potential increase of approximately 50% from Monday's closing price. Susquehanna analyst Mehdi Hosseini presented the highest target price at $3,250.

MarketWatch analyzed that as investors become more discerning in identifying AI winners and losers, memory stocks have emerged as the clearest beneficiary trade. With memory prices surging and demand not easily abating, memory companies are changing their contract structures with customers. The explanation is that by fixing higher prices for longer periods and receiving upfront financial commitments, revenue visibility and downside protection have increased.

SanDisk's rationale for further growth also extends to the enterprise SSD market. Jefferies analyst Blayne Curtis raised SanDisk's target price to $3,000, citing the company's expanding market share in enterprise SSDs used for AI and data center workloads. The increasing demand for storage from large technology companies as they expand their AI infrastructure was also cited as a factor boosting earnings expectations.

However, the rapid pace of stock price increases remains a concern. SanDisk has already delivered record returns, surging 246% in a single quarter, and the target price upgrades came after the stock had already priced in strong expectations. Wall Street's core judgment, as reported by MarketWatch, is clear: if AI memory demand and long-term contract structures are maintained, SanDisk's rally could continue, but investors have entered a phase where they must also consider the volatility following the sharp price increase.

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[Article Key Summary]

-SanDisk shares rose 5% on Tuesday morning and are surging 246% this quarter, heading towards their best quarterly performance since independent listing.

-Bernstein raised SanDisk's target price from $1,700 to $3,000, while Susquehanna presented the highest target price at $3,250.

-MarketWatch analyzed that AI data center demand and long-term pricing contract structures are serving as the rationale for SanDisk's further growth.

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