How fast did SanDisk revenue grow?

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Hans Steiner · Accepted Answer

SanDisk’s quarter: revenue surged, but consumers lagged

SanDisk (SNDK) reported Q3 revenue of $5.95B, which is up 251% year over year and above analysts’ expectations of $4.72B. The company also forecast Q4 revenue above estimates, signaling continued strength in at least part of its business.

However, the report included a key caution flag: consumer revenue came in below expectations. That mix matters because it suggests the demand driving growth may not be coming equally from retail/consumer channels, even while overall results beat the street.

The stock reaction reflected that tension. SNDK fell more than 5% in after-hours trading, implying investors were weighing the growth headline against the weaker consumer segment and the market’s expectations for continuity across categories.

A quarter like this typically matters for two reasons:

Demand signals for memory/storage markets. Such a large YoY jump points to unusually strong end-market conditions and/or favorable pricing and product mix.
Segment-level durability. When consumer results are short of estimates, it can affect how buyers interpret pricing power and whether enterprise/internal demand is picking up slack.

Bottom line: SanDisk posted a very strong top-line quarter and pointed to a solid Q4 outlook, but the underperformance in consumer revenue was enough to temper sentiment and pressure the stock after hours.