DRAM is trading at $60.34 (+5.28%) on August 17, 2026, driven by persistent AI-infrastructure demand for HBM, DRAM, and NAND.

  • Supply is expected to remain constrained as new capacity takes years to ramp, with elevated pricing persisting into 2027.
  • SanDisk rose more than 6% pre-market, while Micron, SK Hynix, and Western Digital gained roughly 4%, confirming broad sector participation.
  • Major U.S. indexes were nearly flat, underscoring a sector-specific move; recent commentary says AI demand exceeds available memory supply.