Core Viewpoint - The NAND Flash market is experiencing significant price declines and reduced shipment volumes in Q1 2025, with a forecasted recovery in Q2 2025 as inventory levels normalize and prices rebound [1][2]. Group 1: Market Performance - In Q1 2025, the average selling price (ASP) of NAND Flash is expected to decrease by 15% quarter-over-quarter, with shipment volumes down by 7%, leading to a nearly 24% decline in revenue for the top five NAND Flash manufacturers, totaling $12.02 billion [1][2]. - The top five NAND Flash suppliers hold a combined market share of 91.3% in Q1 2025, down from 84.3% in Q4 2024 [2]. Group 2: Company-Specific Performance - Samsung remains the market leader with Q1 revenue of $4.2 billion, a decrease of 25% due to reduced demand for enterprise SSDs, but expects recovery as NAND Flash wafer prices rebound and NVIDIA's new products are released [4]. - SK Group, including SK hynix and Solidigm, reported a revenue drop of 35.5% to $2.19 billion in Q1 2025, facing challenges from seasonal effects and high customer inventory levels [5]. - Micron achieved a revenue of $2.03 billion in Q1 2025, down 11%, benefiting from increased shipment volumes despite a decline in ASP [6]. - Kioxia's revenue fell to $1.92 billion in Q1 2025 due to weak seasonal demand, impacting both shipment volumes and ASP [7]. - SanDisk reported Q1 revenue of $1.7 billion, with slight declines in shipment volumes and ASP, and plans to enhance QLC product shipments to improve profitability [8].
研报 | 2025年第一季前五大NAND Flash品牌厂营收合计120.2亿美元