2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-11-09 14:11Core Viewpoint - The storage industry is experiencing significant price increases, with SanDisk raising NAND flash contract prices by 50%, marking at least the third price hike this year [1] Group 1: Price Increases and Market Trends - Since September, there has been a strong expectation for price increases across mainstream storage products, including HBM, DRAM, NAND flash, SSDs, and mechanical hard drives, all facing shortages [1] - DDR5 spot prices surged by 25% within a week as multiple storage manufacturers suspended DDR5 pricing [1] - The A-share storage chip sector has seen strong performance, with 10 stocks doubling in price year-to-date, including Demingli, which rose nearly 330% [1][2] Group 2: Company Performance - Jiangbolong reported a 54.6% year-on-year increase in revenue for Q3, reaching 6.539 billion yuan, and a staggering 1994.42% increase in net profit [3] - Bawei Storage achieved a 68.06% year-on-year revenue growth in Q3, totaling 2.663 billion yuan, with net profit soaring by 563.77% [3] - Lanke Technology's Q3 revenue grew by 57.22% year-on-year, reaching 1.424 billion yuan, maintaining stable growth [3] Group 3: Industry Dynamics - The transition from DDR4 to DDR5 is influencing revenue growth among companies, with some experiencing slight declines due to supply shortages and price surges [4] - The overall market for chip design firms is undergoing structural changes driven by the recovery in storage and the rise of edge AI applications [4] - The storage price fluctuations are impacting the shipment rhythm of terminal products, necessitating a balance between technological iteration and cost control [4] Group 4: Future Outlook - ICBC Credit Suisse believes the current storage price increase is primarily driven by unexpected demand from AI servers, with expectations for high prices to persist at least until mid-2026 [5] - The ongoing investment in AI infrastructure by domestic and international manufacturers is expected to further support the upward price trend in the storage market [5]