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Kioxia stock rises significantly as NAND flash demand grows for AI infrastructure
Friday, March 27, 2026 at 03:33 AM
A report discusses Kioxia's stock performance since its listing and examines the role of NAND flash memory in AI infrastructure development.
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Japanese memory giant Kioxia Holdings has seen its stock price surge to a high of 21,610 yen, marking a nearly 16-fold increase since its listing approximately 14 months ago. This rally is driven by an unprecedented supply crunch in the NAND flash market as AI infrastructure projects scale globally. For the third quarter ending December 31, 2025, the company reported record revenue of 543.6 billion yen, with its SSD and storage segment now accounting for 55% of total sales.
Looking ahead, Kioxia has confirmed that its 2026 NAND supply is already largely locked in through long-term agreements with hyperscalers. To meet this demand, the company expedited the mass production of its 332-layer BiCS10 3D NAND to 2026, a full year ahead of the original 2027 schedule. Strategic collaborations, such as the extension of its joint venture with Sandisk through 2034, further solidify its position as a critical provider of high-capacity storage for generative AI data centers.
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