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SNDK.US: SanDisk NAND / AI SSD post-spin
SanDisk NAND pure-play post WDC spin; AI SSD and pricing cycle. See MU.
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Snapshot
- Price
- USD 55
- Mkt cap
- USD 12.0B
- Revenue
- USD 7.8B
- Gross margin
- 0.35
Thesis
SanDisk prices as a NAND cycle + enterprise SSD story after the WDC spin; AI SSD is the upside option.
Business
Model: NAND + SSD. Flagships: client/enterprise SSD. Edge: brand/channel/node. Strategy: enterprise/AI mix-up.
Value chain
Midstream memory; upstream wafer/tools; downstream OEM/cloud. Risks: CapEx; price wars.
Valuation
Cycle valuation: spot/contract prices and inventory.
Financial trend (~24 months)
Illustrative 8Q with YoY/QoQ:
Revenue · last 8Q
Interactive chart available in the reader.
Gross margin · last 8Q
Interactive chart available in the reader.
Operations
ASP and fab utilization drive GM.
Key financials
| Item | Value | YoY | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 rev (approx) | ~$7.8B | +20% | NAND recovery |
| Mix | Client+Enterprise SSD | — | AI SSD upside |
| GM | ~35% | + | Pricing cycle |
| Corporate | WDC spin | — | NASDAQ SNDK |
Competition
Vs MU (DRAM/HBM skew) and WDC HDD narrative.
Peer map
| Company | Share/role | Margin | Strength | Weakness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SanDisk (self) | NAND pure-play | Cyclical | Focus + brand | CapEx cycle |
| Micron | DRAM+NAND | Cyclical | HBM/AI | Different mix |
| Western Digital | Ex-parent HDD | Mid | HDD AI | Not flash |
Management
Management (24m)
| Role | Name | Since | 24m change |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEO | David Goeckeler | spin era | Post-spin leadership |
| CFO | See filings | — | Confirm proxy |
| Chair | Board | — | See proxy |
Stability: post-spin alignment in progress.
Outlook
Track NAND prices, enterprise SSD, inventory, CapEx.
Scenarios
| Scenario | Condition | Implication |
|---|---|---|
| Bull | Demand/execution beats | Upside |
| Base | Trend continues | Hold with vol |
| Bear | Cycle/competition worsens | Drawdown |