Memory Prices Could Surge Another 50% Before End of 2026

Another report suggests that memory prices will continue to soar for the rest of this year. Relief may arrive in 2028. However, another 50% hike could occur in the third quarter of this year.

The latest report comes from Jefferies Equity Research (via WCCFTech). Tech prices across many industries continue to rise. XBOX recently announced further price increases for the XBOX Series family of consoles, which have been on the market for several years. Apple also recently increased prices for several items. Unfortunately, this latest report supports recent Lenovo claims that it will be at least a few years before a new normal emerges.

Another Report Backs Long-Term Memory Price Increases

Per this report, memory prices are expected to rise by 40-50% in the third quarter of this year, then by another 40% in the final fiscal quarter of 2027.

“A 40-45% Year-on-Year price hike is suggested, and the only recovery will be seen by 2028 when ASPs are expected to decline as new capacity, around 15 to 20 percent, comes into play,” the report states.

The report states that the notion of an overblown Chinese DRAM and NAND market is inaccurate. They are not significantly lowering prices, and their primary advantage lies in supply, most of which is directed toward domestic demand.

Insider Gaming will continue to monitor the memory price hikes and report any updates as more information becomes available.

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