SNDK stock price
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The gist
Sandisk (SNDK) shares surged 8.88% to $1,786.85 on Aug 17, 2026 after investor day. The stock's 2,770% twelve-month gain faces analyst targets up to $3,000.
Background
Sandisk, a NAND flash memory maker, has seen its stock explode over the past year due to a recovery in NAND pricing and strong AI-driven demand for data center storage. The company recently held an investor day where management unveiled plans to return 100% of excess cash to shareholders, fueling further bullish sentiment. However, the stock has been extremely volatile, having dropped nearly 50% from its June high before this latest surge.
How it unfolded
- Jun 2026SNDK stock reached a high of $2,354, then experienced a steep drawdown of nearly 50%.
- Aug 12, 2026Seeking Alpha contributor Kumquat Research published a bullish article, upgrading the stock and citing intact fundamentals.
- Aug 13, 2026SNDK moved up 5.73%, outperforming the sector, with analysts' average price target at $2,012.30.
- Aug 17, 2026SNDK surged 8.88% to $1,786.85 after investor day, with management announcing plans to return 100% of excess cash to shareholders.
Who’s saying what
- Bulls
- Analysts are bullish, raising price targets and citing the company's cash return plan and strong fundamentals.
- Bears
- Caution is warranted due to extreme valuation volatility, a 50% drawdown from highs, and competition from Chinese memory makers.
Still unverified
The claim that SNDK will double to $2,700 is a speculative target from 24/7 Wall St., not a consensus forecast.