Sandisk Shares Drop Despite Massive Revenue Growth and Margin Expansion
Sandisk (SNDK) experienced a 13.5% stock decline following its fiscal Q1 earnings report, despite reporting explosive revenue growth of 378% to $11 billion. The company's performance was driven largely by the data center segment, which saw revenue skyrocket 1,682% year-over-year due to high demand for NAND flash memory in AI applications and partnerships with major U.S. hyperscalers. While consumer segment sales fell, Sandisk's gross margins expanded significantly to 85.1%. Management provided strong guidance for fiscal Q2, projecting revenue between $12.2 billion and $12.6 billion. The company also highlighted a robust pipeline of new business model (NBM) contracts with significant floor pricing, suggesting long-term demand stability in the memory sector.
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Topics: AI infrastructure data center demand fiscal Q1 earnings NAND flash memory
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