01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 10-Q filed January 30, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
SanDisk Corporation (SNDK) reported a significant increase in revenue and net income for the three and six months ended January 2, 2026, compared to the prior year periods.
This strong performance is attributed to a substantial rise in average selling prices (ASP) and an increase in exabytes sold across its Datacenter, Edge, and Consumer segments. The company has successfully completed its separation from Western Digital Corporation, operating as an independent public entity since February 21, 2025. Financially, the company saw gross profit and gross margin expand considerably, driven by favorable pricing conditions.
Despite increased operating expenses, particularly in R&D and SG&A due to higher headcount and compensation, the company's operating income saw substantial growth. SanDisk also continues to manage its debt obligations effectively, with the Term Loan Facility and Revolving Credit Facility in place. The company anticipates sustained demand, particularly from AI infrastructure, and expects to increase capital investments in fiscal year 2026 to meet these needs.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Revenue surged by 61% in the three months and 42% in the six months ended January 2, 2026, driven by a significant increase in average selling prices and exabytes sold.
- Net income experienced substantial growth, up 672% year-over-year for the three-month period and 190% for the six-month period.
- Gross margin improved significantly, increasing by 1,900 basis points and 600 basis points for the three and six-month periods, respectively.
- The company successfully completed its separation from Western Digital Corporation and is operating as an independent publicly traded entity.
- Operating income increased substantially by 446% for the three-month period and 155% for the six-month period.
- SanDisk has a robust balance sheet with $1.539 billion in cash and cash equivalents as of January 2, 2026.
- The company expects sustained demand for NAND flash products, particularly from the AI sector, and plans to increase capital investments in fiscal year 2026.
03—One dollar
Follow one dollar
Of each $1.00 of revenue in Q3 FY2026, Sandisk Corp kept $0.27.
- Revenue$3.02B100.0%
- Cost of revenue−$1.48B49.1%
- Gross profit$1.54B50.9%
- Operating costs−$476.0M15.7%
- Operating income$1.06B35.2%
- Interest, other & tax−$262.0M8.7%
- Net income$803.0M26.5%
04—Financials
Financial Highlights
Figures from 10-QQ3 FY2026filed January 30, 2026Financial Statements
Q3 FY2026 against Q3 FY2025
| Line item | Q3 FY2026Q3 FY2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.02B$1.70B | +78.5% |
| Cost of Revenue | $1.48B$1.31B | +13.0% |
| Gross Profit | $1.54B$382.00M | +303.4% |
| R&D Expenses | $327.00M$285.00M | +14.7% |
| SG&A Expenses | $139.00M$139.00M | 0.0% |
| Operating Expenses | $476.00M$2.26B | −79.0% |
| Operating Income | $1.06B-$1.88B | +156.6% |
| Net Income | $803.00M-$1.93B | +141.5% |
| EPS (Basic) | $5.46$-13.33 | +141.0% |
| EPS (Diluted) | $5.15$-13.33 | +138.6% |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 147.00M145.00M | +1.4% |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 156.00M145.00M | +7.6% |
05—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary driver behind SanDisk's significant revenue and profit growth in the recent quarter?
The significant revenue and profit growth is primarily driven by a substantial increase in average selling prices (ASP) per gigabyte and a corresponding increase in the volume of exabytes sold across all of SanDisk's key end markets: Datacenter, Edge, and Consumer.
How has the company's financial position changed following its separation from Western Digital Corporation?
SanDisk is now an independent publicly traded company since February 21, 2025. Financially, the company has secured new debt facilities totaling $3.5 billion (a $2 billion Term Loan Facility and a $1.5 billion Revolving Credit Facility) and made a significant distribution to WDC. It now manages its own capital structure and operations, with a strong cash position of $1.539 billion as of January 2, 2026.
What are SanDisk's major commitments and potential liabilities?
SanDisk has significant commitments related to its joint ventures with Kioxia Corporation (Flash Ventures), including purchase obligations for wafers and capital investments, amounting to approximately $5.36 billion. Additionally, the company has outstanding debt of $650 million related to its Term Loan Facility and $315 million in future minimum lease payments. A substantial portion of its long-term commitments also includes supplier purchase obligations totaling $2.54 billion and a tax indemnification liability of $128 million related to its separation from WDC.
What is the outlook for SanDisk's business, particularly concerning demand for its products?
SanDisk anticipates continued strong demand for its NAND flash products, especially driven by the growth in AI infrastructure. The company expects the imbalance between NAND supply and demand to persist through calendar year 2026 and beyond, leading to a positive outlook for product sales and pricing.
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