SNDK Stock Surges 30% With A 5-day Winning Spree On Bernstein Target Hike
SanDisk (SNDK) – a designer and manufacturer of solid state drives and storage solutions – hit 5-day winning streak, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 30%. The company market cap has surged by about $17 Bil over the last 5 days, and currently stands at $74 Bil.
The stock has YTD (year-to-date) return of 112.1% compared to 1% for S&P 500. Let’s take a look at what’s driving the stock.
What Triggered The Rally?
[1] Bernstein Price Target Hike To $580
- Unprecedented NAND Shortages
- Surging AI-driven Demand
- Impact: Significant Price Increase, Increased Trading Volume
Why This Matters?
Momentum often precedes conviction. A multi-day win streak can signal growing investor confidence or spark follow-on buying. Tracking such trends can help you ride the strength, or prepare for a well-timed entry if momentum fades.
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Returns vs S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for SNDK stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | SNDK | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| 5D (Current Streak) | 29.8% | -0.2% |
| 1M (21D) | 111.9% | 1.2% |
| 3M (63D) | 237.2% | 2.6% |
| YTD 2026 | 112.1% | 1.0% |
| 2025 | 16.4% | |
| 2024 | 23.3% | |
| 2023 | 24.2% |
However, big gains can follow sharp reversals – but how has SNDK behaved after prior drops? See SNDK Dip Buyer Analysis to learn more.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 43 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 29 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 29 | 16 |
| 4D | 7 | 5 |
| 5D | 2 | 6 |
| 6D | 2 | 2 |
| 7D or more | 3 | 0 |
| Total >=3 D | 43 | 29 |
Key Financials for SanDisk (SNDK)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $6.7 Bil | $7.4 Bil |
| Operating Income | $-444.0 Mil | $507.0 Mil |
| Net Income | $-672.0 Mil | $-1.6 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ4 | 2026 FQ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $1.9 Bil | $2.3 Bil |
| Operating Income | $51.0 Mil | $192.0 Mil |
| Net Income | $-23.0 Mil | $112.0 Mil |
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