Citi analyst Asiya Merchant reiterated a Buy rating on SanDisk Corp (SNDK – Research Report) yesterday and set a price target of $57.00.
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Asiya Merchant has given his Buy rating due to a combination of factors related to the NAND supply and demand dynamics. The forecast for the second half of 2025 anticipates a favorable environment for NAND prices, driven by strong demand for enterprise SSDs and strategic production adjustments by suppliers. This positive outlook is further supported by independent research indicating a potential rise in NAND prices, particularly due to increased demand from AI server deployments.
Despite the optimistic view on NAND fundamentals, Asiya Merchant remains cautious about potential risks such as foreign competition, macroeconomic factors, and tariff changes that could disrupt the market balance. Nonetheless, the expected share price return of 25.7% reinforces the Buy recommendation, reflecting confidence in SanDisk Corp’s ability to capitalize on these favorable market conditions.
Merchant covers the Technology sector, focusing on stocks such as Seagate Tech, HP, and Amphenol. According to TipRanks, Merchant has an average return of 26.9% and a 74.79% success rate on recommended stocks.
In another report released yesterday, Benchmark Co. also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $62.00 price target.