Memory Prices to Rise Again in Third Quarter, but PC and Smartphone Weakness Slows Gains

Q3 DRAM Price Increases to Slow to 13-18% on Consumer Cost Burden

Samsung Plans Third Consecutive DRAM Price Hike of Up to 20% for Q3 2026

Samsung is planning a third consecutive DRAM price hike of up to 20% for Q3 2026, building on a base that has already more than doubled. LPD

Memory prices forecast to rise 40-50% in Q3 2026 and 30% in Q4 amid AI-driven shortages; lawsuit alleges price-fixing conspiracy

Memory industry analysts predict DRAM and NAND prices will surge 40-50% in Q3 2026 and another 30% in Q4, driven by AI infrastructure demand

Memory prices forecast to rise 40-50% in Q3 2026 and 30% in Q4 amid AI-driven shortages; lawsuit alleges price-fixing conspiracy

Memory industry analysts predict DRAM and NAND prices will surge 40-50% in Q3 2026 and another 30% in Q4, driven by AI infrastructure demand

Memory price surge slows as consumers reach affordability ceiling; AI demand still supports DRAM and NAND markets

Memory price increases are cooling as consumer buyers hit affordability limits, though prices will continue rising through Q3 2026. TrendFor

Memory price surge slows as consumers reach affordability ceiling; AI demand still supports DRAM and NAND markets

Memory price increases are cooling as consumer buyers hit affordability limits, though prices will continue rising through Q3 2026. TrendFor

DRAM chip shortage from AI demand expected to raise smartphone prices by nearly 7% by 2026

DRAM chip shortages driven by AI data center demand are causing smartphone prices to rise. Low-end smartphones (under $200) have seen materi

Memory chip prices to surge 40-50% this quarter with no relief until 2028, Jefferies warns

Investment bank Jefferies forecasts that the memory chip crisis will continue to drive up prices for smartphones, laptops, and tablets. Pric