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While many headline-grabbing stocks dominated investor attention in 2025, SanDisk (SNDK) delivered exceptional performance, soaring 578.5% year-to-date (YTD), setting itself up as a compelling name to watch heading into 2026. With earnings set to surge again and the stock still trading at a modest valuation, the question now is if this under-the-radar winner is still a buy for 2026.