Memory chip stocks are falling again: Why Micron, Sandisk, WDC, and Seagate keep getting hammered
By Michael Grothaus
Published on March 31, 2026.
All four leading memory chip companies in the world ended their day significantly lower, with some wondering if the shortage of RAM will continue to impact their stock prices. The world is experiencing a full-blown RAM shortage, which has led to a surge in demand for memory chips. However, these companies' stock prices have significantly increased. The least-performing stock is Seagate, with its stock price rising 53% in the past six months.
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