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EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 3 MIN

Market Update | “Price Alliance”: How Memory Chip Makers Are Locking In Profitability

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1. Memory chip manufacturers are prioritizing profitability over volume, implementing output cuts and delayed capacity expansions to support prices.2. This strategy shift from "maximize share" to "maximize profitability" is creating conditions for a price rebound driven by AI demand.3. Leading producers are redirecting capacity towards high-margin products like HBM, server-grade DDR5, and enterprise SSDs, while restricting supply for PC and smartphone DRAM/NAND.4. The memory market is evolving into a soft oligopoly where leading players act collaboratively, potentially leading to an underestimated profit ceiling and cycle duration.5. Companies like Micron, SanDisk, Western Digital, and Seagate are significantly increasing capital expenditures and investing in advanced technologies to capitalize on this market shift.▶️ Download our app here:📌 Play Store: ⁠https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tradingkey.mobile&hl=en⁠📌 App Store: ⁠https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tradingkey-stock-analysis/id6744304666📢 DISCLAIMERTradingKey provides general information on certain investment products. This information is not intended to constitute financial advice or a recommendation for any specific investment product.

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