Jefferies: DRAM and NAND prices to jump 40%–50% in Q3 2026 and 30%–40% in Q4, with relief not expected until 2028

Jefferies Equity Research expects DRAM and NAND prices to rise 40%–50% quarter-on-quarter in Q3 2026, followed by another 30%–40% increase in Q4 2026. The report also projects 2027 pricing to be up 40%–45% year-on-year. It attributes the tight market to constrained global supply, a surge in AI-driven demand and delayed new capacity, while saying Chinese suppliers are unlikely to ease shortages in the near term. Micron has signed 16 Strategic Customer Agreements and long-term contracts could reach 70%, further limiting supply for consumer devices.