SanDisk (NASDAQ:SNDK | SNDK Price Prediction) went from $40.69 a year ago to a peak of $1,991.55 in June, before pulling back to $1,212.21.
Investors with an interest in Computer- Storage Devices stocks have likely encountered both Sandisk Corporation (SNDK) and NetApp (NTAP). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?
Sandisk Corporation is reaffirmed as a Strong Buy after Q4 outperformance and a significant pullback, trading at 5.7x FY2027 EPS. SNDK has secured $93.9 billion in minimum revenue through 10 New Business Model agreements, providing enhanced revenue visibility and demand protection. Q4 results exceeded expectations: revenue rose 51% QoQ, gross margin reached 84.6%, and datacenter products now comprise 38% of bits sold.
At $1,212.21, SanDisk (NASDAQ:SNDK | SNDK Price Prediction) is a Hold.
Sandisk is rated a speculative buy, driven by explosive NAND demand from AI data center and inference workloads. SNDK posted record Q4 2026 revenue of nearly $9B, up 372% YoY, with non-GAAP gross margin surging to 84.6% on high pricing. Long-term NBM contracts now guarantee $16.5B in financial commitments, with 50% of FY27 production secured and expectations to reach 2/3 by FY28.
Q4 revenue surged 51% sequentially to $8.97 billion, while gross margin expanded dramatically to 84.6%. Datacenter revenue jumped 103% sequentially to roughly $3 billion, as AI inference fundamentally reshapes NAND demand. Eight NBM agreements provide $93.9 billion minimum expected revenue, covering over half of fiscal 2027 bit supply.
Sandisk has become a prime stock-split candidate after an extraordinary 3,000%+ rally pushed its share price into quadruple digits, even though the company has not announced any plans. A stock split wouldn't change Sandisk's business or its value.
Sandisk is shifting its business mix toward enterprise SSDs and AI infrastructure, building a more resilient earnings base through long-term contracts. SNDK has secured $93.9 billion in minimum revenue commitments, with over half of 2027 and two-thirds of 2028 bit production contractually obligated at floor pricing. Datacenter revenue more than doubled, now 38% of bits shipped; adjusted gross margin reached 84.6%, and fiscal 2026 EPS was $70.88.
Sandisk Corporation is now upgraded to Buy as the memory and storage cycle appears to be bottoming, offering a timely entry point for investors. SNDK's high-bandwidth flash (HBF) is positioned as a pivotal growth driver, while Sandisk navigates cyclical concerns with longer-term agreements. Despite a recent 60% decline, SNDK maintains +80% margins and has secured $94B in minimum revenue commitments with financial guarantees.
Sandisk Corporation is upgraded to Strong Buy with a $3,900 price target, implying 200% upside as AI transforms memory from cyclical to core infrastructure. SNDK's PCIe Gen 5, QLC, and BiCS8 technologies, combined with vertical integration and Kioxia partnership, position it as a key AI infrastructure supplier. Consensus underappreciates SNDK's shift from consumer electronics to AI-driven demand, supporting a re-rating from 5x to 15x P/E as margins and growth accelerate.
In terms of performance, SanDisk (NASDAQ: SNDK) stock might be the strangest equity of 2026. Indeed, SNDK shares are 357.27% in the green year-to-date (YTD) despite being, at their latest close at $1258.58, roughly 46% below the highs reached as recently as late June.
Sandisk Corporation NASDAQ: SNDK might have just posted one of the most eye-catching earnings beats of the season, but the share price reaction has left investors scratching their heads.