Evercore defends SanDisk rating as shares jump 16% on bullish NAND outlook

Evercore ISI kept its Outperform rating on SanDisk and set a $2,500 price target, arguing that supply discipline, long‑term customer contracts and robust AI demand make the NAND market more stable. The note sparked a 16% rally in SanDisk shares, their strongest session in nearly four months. The catalyst was reinforced by CoreWeave’s blowout third‑quarter results, which highlighted growing AI‑related spending that could translate into memory‑chip orders.

Evercore’s price target implies about 191% upside from the Tuesday close, suggesting significant upside potential for investors. The rating defense and the AI‑spending backdrop may keep SanDisk’s valuation modest relative to its earnings, supporting further price appreciation.

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