MarketWatch : Sandisk reports Q1 revenue up 378% YoY to $11B, vs. $10.7B est., forecasts Q2 revenue above est., announces an 8-for-1 stock split; SNDK drops 4%+ after hours — Sandisk's stock has climbed more than 2,600% since the company separated from Western Digital 20 months ago - and it has one of the highest prices in the S&P 500
Sandisk reports Q1 revenue up 378% YoY to $11B, vs. $10.7B est., forecasts Q2 revenue above est., announces an 8-for-1 stock split; SNDK drops 4%+ after hours (MarketWatch)
In short
Sandisk surpassed market expectations by generating $11 billion in first-quarter revenue and projecting second-quarter revenue that exceeds consensus targets. Management also introduced plans for an 8-for-1 stock split to address its elevated valuation. However, the stock dropped over 4% in extended trading following the report. This pullback arrives after a dramatic 20-month run that saw the equity climb by more than 2,600% post-separation.
Key points
- Strong financial performance and positive guidance failed to prevent an immediate after-h…: Strong financial performance and positive guidance failed to prevent an immediate after-hours decline in Sandisk stock.
- The company has experienced an extended rally of over 2,600% since separating from Wester…: The company has experienced an extended rally of over 2,600% since separating from Western Digital 20 months ago.
- Sandisk currently maintains one of the highest individual share prices within the S&P 500.: Sandisk currently maintains one of the highest individual share prices within the S&P 500.