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SanDisk (SNDK) was spun off from Western Digital (WDC) last February, marking a strategic separation to unlock value in its flash memory business. Since then, the company has delivered a master class in market dominance, capitalizing on surging demand for NAND flash driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and data centers.
The stock has skyrocketed around 1,100% since the spinoff, outpacing broader indices as analysts scramble to adjust. Price targets have been repeatedly hiked to reflect this momentum, with Citi raising theirs yesterday by 75% to $490, sparking a 10.6% jump in shares to close at $501.29.