Strong Revenue Growth
Sandisk delivered a strong quarter with revenue of $2.3 billion, up 21% sequentially and 23% year-over-year, surpassing guidance of $2.1 billion to $2.2 billion.
Data Center Business Momentum
The data center business revenue increased by 26% sequentially, reflecting strong demand from hyperscale and OEM customers.
Gross Margin Improvement
Non-GAAP gross margin for the first quarter was 29.9%, up 350 basis points quarter-over-quarter. Excluding start-up and underutilization costs, it would have been 33.1%.
Strong Free Cash Flow
The company generated $448 million in adjusted free cash flow, representing a 19.4% free cash flow margin.
Record Sales in Consumer Segment
Strong performance in the consumer segment with $652 million in revenue, up 11% quarter-over-quarter, driven by strong retail presence and partnerships like Nintendo.
Positive Outlook for Next Quarter
Guidance for the second quarter includes revenue between $2,550 million and $2,650 million, with expected non-GAAP gross margin between 41% and 43%.