Orient Securities·2026-02-03 02:24Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is maintained as "Positive" [4] Core Insights - The demand for AI computing power is driving a persistent shortage in storage [2][8] - Major storage companies are experiencing strong performance, with AI demand expected to continue creating incremental opportunities [6] - The supply of niche storage is under pressure from mainstream storage, leading to a sustained tight supply situation [7] Summary by Sections Investment Recommendations and Targets - Key investment targets include domestic storage chip design companies such as Zhaoyi Innovation, Puran, Jucheng, Dongxin, Beijing Junzheng, and Hengsuo [2][8] - Domestic storage module manufacturers like Jiangbolong, Demingli, and Baiwei Storage are also highlighted [2] - Companies benefiting from storage technology iterations include Lanke Technology, Lianyun Technology, and Aojie Technology [2] - Semiconductor equipment firms such as Zhongwei Company, Jingzhida, and Beifang Huachuang are recommended [2] - Domestic packaging and testing companies like Shentek, Huicheng, and Tongfu Microelectronics are included in the investment targets [2] Market Dynamics - TrendForce has revised upward the price growth rates for DRAM and NAND Flash products for the first quarter, with DRAM contract prices expected to rise by 90-95% and NAND Flash by 55-60% [7] - AI computing demand is becoming the dominant factor in storage demand, with significant price increases anticipated for Server DRAM and Enterprise SSDs [7] - The AI inference process is expected to significantly alter data center storage structures, leading to increased demand for active data storage [7] Niche Storage Supply - Niche storage products like NOR Flash and MLC/SLC NAND Flash are expected to remain in tight supply due to reduced production from major suppliers focusing on mainstream products [7] - The global capacity for MLC NAND Flash is projected to decrease by 41.7% in 2026 due to supply constraints [7]