{
  "id": 18010763,
  "title": "Is Sandisk's Incredible Run About to End?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/is-sandisks-incredible-run-about-to-end",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-03T18:55:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
    "slug": "motley-fool",
    "url": "https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/11/03/is-sandisks-incredible-run-about-to-end/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sandisk's shares have surged 385% since January, but a recent drop of over 43% has raised concerns. The company's latest earnings report, for its fiscal 2027 first quarter, showed revenue growth of 23% quarter-over-quarter and 378% year-over-year, reaching around $11 billion. Earnings per share stood at $52.60, up 20% quarter-over-quarter, surpassing expectations. The strong performance in the AI data center sector, leading to a 1,700% year-over-year increase in NAND prices, contributed to this success. However, Sandisk's Edge commercial unit revenue fell short of estimates, growing 320% year-over-year to $5.8 billion. The company's latest guidance suggests slower growth ahead, with revenue expected in the $12.2 billion to $12.6 billion range, a modest 11% to 14.5% increase quarter-over-quarter. With a low valuation at 5 times forward earnings, Sandisk's cyclical nature in the memory chip business is evident. While an 8-for-1 stock split may bring temporary relief, the current narrative needs to shift for Sandisk to attract investors. Until a more positive outlook emerges, it may be wise to avoid fighting the trend.",
  "summary": "Until news and sentiment shift again, don't fight the trend.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Nasdaq Markets",
        "title": "Is Sandisk's Incredible Run About to End?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/is-sandisks-incredible-run-about-to-end-18012097",
        "published": "2026-11-03T19:15:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}