01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 10-Q filed November 7, 2025. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Sandisk Corporation (SNDK) reported its fiscal third quarter 2025 results, marked by significant revenue growth and a notable shift in operational status following its separation from Western Digital Corporation (WDC) on February 21, 2025.
The company generated $2.31 billiona in net revenue, a 23% increase year-over-year, driven by a substantial rise in exabytes sold across its Edge and Consumer segments. Despite revenue growth, gross profit saw a slight decrease due to lower average selling prices (ASPs) and increased costs per gigabyte. The company is actively managing supply and demand, anticipating continued strong demand for its NAND flash storage solutions, particularly from the AI sector.
The company has successfully transitioned to a standalone public entity, with its financial statements now reflecting its independent operations. Management is focused on investing in high-value opportunities and navigating evolving trade policies.
Sandisk ended the quarter with a solid cash position of $1.44 billionb and demonstrated strong operating cash flow of $488 million, positioning it to meet its working capital, debt, and capital expenditure needs. The company has also taken steps to refinance its debt, reducing its long-term debt by $500 million during the quarter.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Revenue increased by 23% year-over-year to $2.31 billion, primarily driven by a 31% increase in exabytes sold.
- Gross profit decreased by 5% to $687 million, impacted by lower average selling prices and increased costs per gigabyte.
- Operating income declined by 40% to $176 million due to increased operating expenses, particularly in R&D and SG&A.
- The company generated strong operating cash flow of $488 million, a significant improvement from the prior year's $131 million used.
- Cash and cash equivalents stood at $1.44 billion, providing ample liquidity.
- Long-term debt was reduced by $500 million through repayments on the Term Loan Facility.
- Edge and Consumer segments showed robust revenue growth of 30% and 27% respectively, indicating strong market demand.
03—One dollar
Follow one dollar
Of each $1.00 of revenue in Q2 FY2026, Sandisk Corp kept $0.05.
- Revenue$2.31B100.0%
- Cost of revenue−$1.62B70.2%
- Gross profit$687.0M29.8%
- Operating costs−$511.0M22.1%
- Operating income$176.0M7.6%
- Interest, other & tax−$64.0M2.8%
- Net income$112.0M4.9%
04—Financials
Financial Highlights
Figures from 10-QQ2 FY2026filed November 7, 2025Financial Statements
Q2 FY2026 against Q2 FY2025
| Line item | Q2 FY2026Q2 FY2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.31B$1.88B | +23.0% |
| Cost of Revenue | $1.62B$1.27B | +27.6% |
| Gross Profit | $687.00M$606.00M | +13.4% |
| R&D Expenses | $316.00M$279.00M | +13.3% |
| SG&A Expenses | $179.00M$142.00M | +26.1% |
| Operating Expenses | $511.00M$411.00M | +24.3% |
| Operating Income | $176.00M$195.00M | −9.7% |
| Net Income | $112.00M$104.00M | +7.7% |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.77$0.72 | +6.9% |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.75$0.72 | +4.2% |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 146.00M145.00M | +0.7% |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 149.00M145.00M | +2.8% |
05—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the financial performance of Sandisk in the reported quarter?
Sandisk reported a 23% year-over-year increase in revenue to $2.31 billion, driven by higher volumes sold. However, gross profit decreased by 5% to $687 million due to lower average selling prices and higher costs per gigabyte. Operating income saw a significant decline of 40% to $176 million, mainly due to increased operating expenses in R&D and SG&A. The company generated strong operating cash flow of $488 million.
What is the company's liquidity position and debt situation?
Sandisk maintained a strong liquidity position with $1.44 billion in cash and cash equivalents at the end of the quarter. The company also actively managed its debt, repaying $500 million on its Term Loan Facility during the quarter. Management believes its current cash and cash equivalents are sufficient to meet its working capital, debt, and capital expenditure needs for at least the next twelve months.
How has the separation from Western Digital Corporation impacted the company's financials?
The separation from Western Digital Corporation was completed on February 21, 2025. The current financial statements reflect Sandisk's operations as a standalone public company. While the separation process itself incurred business separation costs in prior periods, the current quarter shows a decrease in these costs as the company is post-separation. The company has also entered into new debt facilities and made distributions to WDC in connection with the separation.
What are the key growth drivers and challenges for Sandisk?
Key growth drivers include increasing demand for NAND flash storage from AI infrastructure and strong performance in the Edge and Consumer end markets, evidenced by significant increases in exabytes sold. Challenges include declining average selling prices (ASPs) and rising costs per gigabyte, which impacted gross margins. The company is also monitoring evolving trade policies and potential tariff impacts.
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