Apple reportedly signs rare NAND long-term agreement without price cap, shifting chip bargaining power
A new NAND supply contract could alter memory-chip flows and pricing for Apple and its suppliers.
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First impact
Memory and storage chips →Stands to benefitAppleAAPL
The reported long-term NAND agreement would secure capacity and reduce Apple’s near-term memory-shortage risk for upcoming iPhone production.
“A reported long-term NAND contract could protect Apple Inc. NASDAQ:AAPL from a memory shortage during its next iPhone cycle.”
82% confidenceCited →Memory and storage chips →Prices riseAppleAAPL
The same deal can still leave Apple exposed to higher NAND costs because pricing is reportedly uncapped, so margin pressure can persist even with supply secured.
“The same report relayed industry speculation about a three-to-five-year term without a price cap.”
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Where it lands
What you buy, and what you own.
Goods you buy
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