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The AI-driven memory surge is lifting both Micron and Sandisk: Micron posted $23.8 billion in Q2 2026 revenue with strong cash flow, while Sandisk has surged in the past year and projects multi‑billion Q4 revenue, with Micron viewed as the steadier, more mature play and Sandisk as a rapid-growth, higher‑valuation bet in the AI memory cycle.
Micron Technology's stock climbs after Samsung reaches a last-minute labor deal averting an 18-day strike that could disrupt memory-chip supply. A surge in demand for high-bandwidth memory for AI data centers helps the sector, with Micron reporting record Q2 revenue of $23.9 billion, EPS $12.07, and near doubling of gross margins as new plants come online. Wall Street shows a Strong Buy consensus, with an average target of about $657 per share, implying some downside from current levels.
Samsung Electronics rode a surge in AI demand to become a $1 trillion company, but tens of thousands of memory-chip workers pressed for a bigger share of the profits; a tentative deal was reached hours before a planned strike to scrap a bonus cap and allocate about 10.5% of operating profits to bonuses for the semiconductor division, a win that still requires union member approval and could disrupt production if votes fail. The dispute underscores broader wage-gap tensions as rivals like SK Hynix boost pay amid tight AI memory supply that could affect data-center growth.
Samsung Electronics paused its planned strike after a last-minute tentative pay deal with the union on how profits from soaring AI memory-chip demand should be shared. The union wants fair bonuses across divisions, including abolishing a cap and creating a pool funded by operating profit, while memory-chip staff would receive larger bonuses than others. The dispute highlights potential disruptions to supply chains and South Korea’s economy, though a court injunction keeps staffing and production normal while members vote on the deal.
More than 47,000 Samsung Electronics workers in South Korea will start an 18‑day strike at domestic memory‑chip plants after bonus negotiations collapsed, raising concerns about memory‑chip production amid a global shortage; the union is seeking a 15% operating‑profit bonus and removal of a cap on wages, while the government has urged a negotiated settlement and may intervene if needed, potentially tightening supply from the world’s largest memory‑chip producer.
Nearly 48,000 Samsung workers, mostly chip plant staff, threaten an 18-day walkout over demands to abolish the 50% cap on annual bonuses and to set aside 15% of operating profit for a worker bonus pool, with changes binding beyond this year. Samsung offered one-off higher bonuses this year and argued against removing the cap; rival SK Hynix has higher bonus practices after removing caps, fueling union pressure. If the strike proceeds, it could disrupt DRAM/NAND production amid a global shortage and harm Korea’s economy, though a court injunction requires essential staffing of about 7,087 workers.
Micron Technology’s shares have climbed about 150% this year on booming memory-chip demand tied to AI, with sales up 196% and earnings up 771% last quarter and gross margins above 75%. The rally hinges on a perceived AI-driven memory ‘supercycle,’ but the piece cautions the stock’s run may be cyclical and notes it isn’t among The Motley Fool’s current top buy picks.
Wedbush’s Dan Ives argues the AI-driven rally could lift the Nasdaq to 30,000 within a year amid solid tech earnings and robust AI-related capex, with memory-chip demand and hyperscalers leading the charge; meanwhile critics warn of bubble-like dynamics and possible valuation corrections.
Micron Technology’s stock has surged about 710% in the past year as AI-driven demand for memory processors powers data-center growth; the company posted strong Q2 numbers (sales up 196% year over year to $23.9B, non-GAAP EPS up 682% to $12.20), and management signals long-term opportunities in AI and robotics. With a P/E around 27 vs. the tech sector ~43, the stock looks reasonably valued, but future gains depend on sustained AI demand and potential memory-cycle volatility.
Micron Technology extended its rally, with MU stock reaching a seventh straight record high as investors remain bullish on memory-chip demand and the broader semiconductor sector.
Micron Technology jumped about 38% for the week amid a global memory-chip shortage and a broader AI-driven rally in semiconductors, with AMD and Intel also surging; demand for DRAM and NAND and rising hyperscalers' capex have boosted margins and lifted Micron’s market value above $840 billion.
Nintendo will raise the Switch 2 price in the U.S. by $50 to $499.99 (with price hikes in Japan, Canada and Europe) due to surging memory-chip costs, and it now expects to sell 16.5 million Switch 2 units for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027 (down from 19.86 million), with an estimated ~100 billion yen hit to earnings and a profit shortfall versus analyst forecasts.
Micron Technology (MU) stock surged to a record in pre-market trading, up about 5% as investors price in AI‑driven memory demand and improving pricing for DRAM and NAND. The rally has pushed MU up over 100% year-to-date and past intraday highs, aided by stronger sentiment from NAND peers like SNDK and bullish analyst views (DA Davidson targets $1,000; average price target around $574.67 with 27 Buys and 3 Holds). The narrative centers on rising memory demand from AI deployments and a memory cycle likely to support higher pricing across the sector.
Samsung Electronics posted a record Q1 with 57.2 trillion won in operating profit on 133.9 trillion won revenue, more than eightfold year over year, driven by AI‑driven demand for memory chips and a persistent memory shortage that boosted prices. The DS division accounted for the vast majority of profit as memory and high‑bandwidth memory (HBM) chips power AI data centers; Samsung expects server‑memory demand to stay strong into the second half of the year and into 2026, even as competition with SK Hynix narrows its lead and higher memory prices could pressure other segments like smartphones and appliances.
Meta is raising Quest 3 prices starting April 19 due to higher component costs: the 512GB Quest 3 will cost $600 (up from $500), while the Quest 3S models gain $50 (128GB from $350 to $400, 256GB from $400 to $450). Accessories prices stay the same. The piece also lists current sale prices and where to buy from retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart.