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Sandisk Is Quietly Becoming a Data Center Powerhouse—And Margins Could Follow!

Sandisk delivered a strong fiscal second quarter marked by a sharp sequential recovery in revenue, margins, and cash generation, alongside a clear shift in how the company is positioning itself within the evolving NAND landscape. Revenue reached roughly $3.0 billion, reflecting a 31% sequential increase, while non-GAAP earnings expanded materially, driven primarily by higher pricing, improved mix, and disciplined supply allocation. Gross margin rose to just over 51%, significantly above the prior quarter, underscoring the operating leverage inherent in the business as pricing and utilization improved. Free cash flow generation was substantial, enabling meaningful debt reduction and leaving the company in a net cash position by quarter-end. The central element of Sandisk’s investment case emerging from the discussion is the structural change underway in NAND demand, particularly within data center applications tied to artificial intelligence.