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Sandisk Corp(SNDK)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for SNDK
10/28/2026: SNDK (5-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
SanDisk Corporation is recognized as a historical leader in flash memory storage, specializing in memory cards, USB drives, and enterprise SSDs. The company built a significant market position through persistent technological innovation and strong retail branding. Its primary investment story centered on the transition from traditional hard drives to faster flash-based storage in consumer and enterprise markets. Key risks included high exposure to the cyclicality of semiconductor pricing and intense competition from larger manufacturers. Investors often viewed SanDisk as a high-volatility play on the growth of digital data, with its long-term trajectory eventually culminating in its strategic acquisition by Western Digital.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | Cyclicality in the semiconductor market makes sustained long-term growth dependent on macro conditions. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | Strong fit during industry-wide memory price upturns. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | Valuation is often tied to volatile cyclical earnings rather than steady cash flows. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | Historically lower focus on consistent dividend payments compared to reinvestment. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | High inherent volatility in flash memory pricing creates significant risk for conservative portfolios. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | Flash memory prices are highly cyclical and impact margins significantly. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Stock price is sensitive to short-term cycles in the memory market. |
| Competition risk (Commoditization) | High | Intense competition from major manufacturers can lead to margin erosion. |
| Business quality | Medium | Strong franchise in retail but subject to broader semiconductor market forces. |
| Dividend income | Low | Income generation has historically not been a core investment feature. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Successful technology transitions are critical to maintaining market position. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Highly Choppy
The stock has experienced frequent, large price swings that make its near-term movement less predictable.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 1117.43% | Avg. Invested days 36 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | Stock Returns Performance  5.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/28/2026 |
Upturn Scorecard
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Company Fundamentals
Financial Health Rating
Growth Momentum Score
Ownership
Top 5 Institutional Investors
Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)
Economic Dimensions
Quantitative Style Profile
Style Classification
Quality Focused
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 188.59B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 17.69 | 1Y Target Price 2143.83 |
Price to earnings Ratio 17.69 | 1Y Target Price 2143.83 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 8.6M shares | Beta - | 52 Weeks Range 183.00 - 2354.39 | Updated Date 10/28/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 183.00 - 2354.39 | Updated Date 10/28/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 73.76 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Consumer | Memory cards and USB drives. | Selling familiar storage hardware to everyday consumers. |
| Enterprise & Client SSD | High-performance drives for servers and PCs. | Providing the storage backbone for modern computing. |
| Embedded Solutions | Flash chips for mobile and automotive devices. | Supplying components for phones and cars. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2026-10-29 | When After Market | Estimate 46.19 | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 56.47% | Operating Margin (TTM) 78.47% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 43.91% | Return on Equity (TTM) 91.64% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 17.69 | Forward PE 5.56 | Enterprise Value 176.88B | Price to Sales(TTM) 9.31 |
Enterprise Value 176.88B | Price to Sales(TTM) 9.31 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 8.74 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 13.36 | Shares Outstanding 144.53M | Shares Floating 144.51M |
Shares Outstanding 144.53M | Shares Floating 144.51M | ||
Percent Insiders 1.08 | Percent Institutions 82.55 |
Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
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