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    Semiconductor, computer hardware

    SanDisk

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    "Flash storage for a data-driven world"

    Founded June 1, 1988 Milpitas, California CEO: David Goeckeler
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    About

    In February 2025, SanDisk reemerged as an independent public company after nearly a decade under Western Digital's umbrella. The Milpitas-based giant, founded as SunDisk in 1988 by Eli Harari, Sanjay Mehrotra, and Jack Yuan, helped invent the flash memory market. It introduced the CompactFlash format, shipped the first 1GB memory card, and built a brand synonymous with reliable storage for photographers, gamers, and enterprises.

    Today SanDisk focuses on NAND flash from consumer SD cards to enterprise SSDs. Its BiCS8 technology stacks over 200 layers of memory cells, boosting density and cutting power use. The company is betting big on AI, launching the Ultra-AI 128TB Drive and investing in CXL-enabled memory for data centers. Under CEO David Goeckeler, the strategy is Value over Volume, targeting high-margin AI workloads rather than low-end commodity goods.

    SanDisk holds more than 5,000 patents and operates joint-venture fabs in Japan with Kioxia. For fiscal 2025 it reported $7.355 billion in revenue. By 2026 its stock had surged 574%, making it the 38th-largest US company by market cap. The brand also markets professional-grade gear under SanDisk Professional, and continues to sell its classic memory cards, USB drives, and SSDs under the familiar red-and-white logo.

    Products & Sub-brands

    SD and microSD memory cardsUSB flash drivesInternal and external SSDsClient SSDsEmbedded flash for smartphonesEnterprise/cloud flash productsSanDisk Professional lineUltra-AI 128TB DriveCXL-enabled memory

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Who owns SanDisk?
    SanDisk is an independent, publicly traded company as of February 24, 2025, after separating from Western Digital. It trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker SNDK and is widely held by institutional and retail investors.
    Who is the CEO of SanDisk?
    David Goeckeler is the Chairman and CEO of SanDisk Corporation. He previously served as CEO of Western Digital and chose to lead the standalone flash business after the separation.
    How much is SanDisk worth?
    As of 2026, SanDisk's market capitalization makes it the 38th-largest US company, with stock prices around $1,599.27 per share and analyst price targets between $1,800 and $2,350.
    SanDisk vs Samsung: which is better for memory cards?
    Both brands produce high-quality memory cards, but SanDisk is often preferred for its reliability and compatibility with cameras and devices, while Samsung is known for competitive pricing and strong performance in smartphones. For professional photography, SanDisk's Extreme and Extreme Pro lines are industry standards.
    Is SanDisk still in business?
    Yes, SanDisk is very much in business. After being acquired by Western Digital in 2016, it separated and became an independent public company again in February 2025, continuing to innovate with BiCS8 NAND technology and AI-focused storage products.

    Keywords

    SanDiskflash memorySSDmemory cardNANDUSB drivestorageMilpitasSNDKBiCS8

    Sources

    WikipediaUmbrexFTR InvestorsSanDisk Separation FAQsForbesLinkedIn

    Company Info

    Founded
    June 1, 1988
    Founder
    Eli Harari, Sanjay Mehrotra, Jack Yuan
    CEO
    David Goeckeler
    Headquarters
    Milpitas, California
    Industry
    Semiconductor, computer hardware
    Revenue
    7355000000
    Employees
    10000
    Revenue (FY2025)
    $7.355 billion
    Stock Ticker
    SNDK (NASDAQ)

    Official Website

    www.sandisk.com/

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