Investment Rating - The report suggests a focus on companies such as SanDisk (SNDK.O), SK Hynix (000660.KS), Samsung Electronics (005930.KS), and Micron Technology (MU.O) due to their potential in the AI-driven storage market [4]. Core Insights - The industry is transitioning from traditional cycles to AI-driven technological premiums and high growth, with storage becoming a critical bottleneck for AI computing efficiency [5]. - AI is driving exponential growth in storage demand, with significant increases in requirements for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) and solid-state drives (SSD) due to the scaling laws of model parameters [5]. - The valuation framework is being reshaped, with revenue growth and net profit margin expansion occurring simultaneously, indicating a period of high operational leverage in the storage sector [5]. Summary by Sections AI Value Chain - The AI value chain includes components such as computing chips (GPUs, CPUs, ASICs), storage (DRAM, SSD, HDD), networking, and energy solutions, highlighting the interconnectedness of these sectors [10][12]. - The storage segment is characterized by oligopolistic features, with high barriers to entry supporting high profitability [12]. Storage Demand and Hardware Architecture - Storage demand is categorized into cold, warm, and hot data, with different storage solutions (HDD, SSD, DRAM) tailored to each category's speed and capacity requirements [20]. - The architecture is structured in layers, with HBM for high-speed access, SSD for intermediate storage, and HDD for large capacity [29]. Large Language Model Storage Requirements - The report details the storage needs of large language models, emphasizing the importance of storage capacity and bandwidth in both training and inference phases [42][47]. - The growth in model parameters necessitates increased storage capacity, with significant implications for the demand for NAND and DRAM technologies [59]. Company-Specific Insights - Micron Technology (MU.O) is focusing on data centers and has made significant advancements in HBM3E technology, with a strong market demand for its products [64][70]. - SanDisk (SNDK.O) has undergone a restructuring, achieving notable revenue growth and improving profit margins through a focus on high-value enterprise SSDs [72][78]. - SK Hynix is benefiting from its early entry into the AI storage market, while Samsung is striving to catch up [79][81].

Market Performance - The Shanghai Composite Index rose by 1.29% to close at 4067.74 points, while the Shenzhen Component Index increased by 2.19% to 14127.11 points, and the ChiNext Index gained 1.86% to 3324.89 points [1] - The Kweichow Moutai Semiconductor ETF (588170) increased by 3.40%, and the Semiconductor Equipment ETF Huaxia (562590) rose by 3.38% [1] - In the overnight U.S. market, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 0.34%, the Nasdaq Composite dropped by 1.43%, and the S&P 500 decreased by 0.84% [1] Company Insights - AMD reported Q4 revenue of $10.27 billion, a 34% year-over-year increase, exceeding the forecast of $9.65 billion. Data center revenue reached $5.38 billion, up 39% year-over-year, also surpassing expectations [2] - AMD's net profit for Q4 was $2.52 billion, a 42% increase year-over-year, with adjusted earnings per share at $1.53, compared to $1.09 in the same period last year [2] - Nanya Technology's revenue for January 2026 reached NT$15.309 billion, a month-over-month increase of 27.39% and a year-over-year surge of 608.02%, marking a new monthly revenue high [2] Industry Trends - UBS analysts suggest focusing on HDD market leaders Seagate and Western Digital as a short-term trading theme, while long-term investments should target the supply-demand gap and pricing power in memory technologies [2] - Intel's CEO indicated that memory manufacturers expect supply tightness to persist until 2028, aligning with the upward demand for storage driven by AI [3] - The semiconductor equipment and materials sectors are seen as critical areas for domestic substitution, benefiting from low domestic replacement rates and high ceilings for domestic alternatives amid the AI revolution [3]

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Group 1 - The perception that HDDs are a seasonal and cyclical industry is outdated, with a current focus on supplying large-capacity HDDs to AI hyperscale cloud service providers, whose purchasing behavior is no longer influenced by seasonality or economic cycles [1] - By 2026, HDD production capacity has been fully booked, with contracts extending to 2027 and 2028, and discussions ongoing about potential extensions to 2028, 2029, and even inquiries for 2030 [1] - HDDs are the lowest-cost storage medium, and the AI boom has led to supply shortages, as AI servers consume significantly more storage than conventional servers, resulting in a surge in demand for nearline HDDs [1] Group 2 - The core advantages of HDDs include low unit storage costs, total cost of ownership (TCO), and physical storage performance, with a current price difference of 4-6 times compared to SSDs, making them a cost-effective choice for cloud computing vendors [2] - Future HDD applications will focus on large-scale data lakes and cold data archiving, with a projected market growth rate of approximately 15% over the next three years [2] - The HDD industry supply chain includes upstream components such as disks, heads, and controllers, with HDD manufacturing in the midstream and applications primarily in AI data lakes and cold data archiving in the downstream [2]

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J P M O R G A N Asia Pacific Equity Research 30 January 2026 Electronic Components Sector Component Data Deposition: Storage production trends in December 2025; solid expansion in capacity for data centers We analyze December HDD and SSD shipment data from Techno System Research (TSR). HDD production volume continues to rise gradually MoM. In December 2025, nearline HDD production capacity for data centers was flat MoM but maintained strong YoY growth. Enterprise SSD production capacity continued to increas ...

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While volumes for DC-use NL HDDs and enterprise SSDs continue to grow, non-NL HDDs and non-enterprise SSDs remain weak. Key Takeaways Volumes for DC-use NL HDDs and enterprise SSDs continue to grow, but non-NL HDDs and non-enterprise HDDs remain weak: Techno Systems Research (TSR) forecasts total HDD shipment capacity to continue to grow from 1,649EB in 2025 (+31.2% YoY) to 1,869EB in 2026 (+13.3%) and total SSD capacity from 498.1EB in 2025 (+ 38.1%) to 548.8EB in 2026 (+10.2%). Although precise forecasts ...

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