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Sandisk Stock Draws Fresh Buy Rating: 'Not Your Father's Sandisk'

Rosenblatt Securities initiated coverage of Sandisk Corp. with a Buy rating and a $2,400 price target, citing its growth in datacenter revenue and AI-driven demand for flash storage. The analyst predicts datacenter revenue will reach $28.6 billion in fiscal 2028, with long-term contracts providing revenue stability. Non-GAAP gross margins are expected to be 83.7% in fiscal 2027 and 80.2% in fiscal 2028.

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Published Sep 23, 2026, 1:29 AM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$SNDKBullishHigh
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Why it matters

Analyst initiation could attract institutional interest and support price gains.

02

Market read

New buy rating and high price target may catalyze buying activity in SNDK.

03

What to watch

Potential supply constraints and competition from rival flash manufacturers.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 8/10Timing: Monday coverage release

Background

Rosenblatt Securities' new coverage of Sandisk emphasizes AI-driven datacenter demand and long-term contracts.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$SNDKBullishHigh confidence
Context

Rosenblatt initiated coverage with a Buy rating and $2,400 price target, a fresh analyst recommendation.

Expected impact

Potential upside toward the $2,400 target in the coming weeks.

Evidence & confidence

Buy rating and high target suggest strong upside, especially given AI-driven demand narrative.

Market effects

Positive outlook for NAND flash and AI data center storage sector.

U.S. tech sector may see modest lift.

Highlights AI-driven demand for storage globally.

Counterpoint

Risk of NAND price compression if AI demand stalls.

Key entities

  • Rosenblatt Securities

    Initiated coverage with a Buy rating.

  • Sandisk Corp.

    NAND flash maker receiving new coverage.

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