SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Technology Stocks : Semi Equipment Analysis
SOXX 314.52-0.6%Dec 11 4:00 PM EST
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  
To: The Ox who wrote (53477)8/29/2011 11:50:44 AM
From: FJB2 Recommendations  Read Replies (1) of 95574
 
Analyst predicts DRAM price plunge in 2H11

http://www.eetimes.com/electronics-news/4219378/Analyst-DRAM-price-plunge
8/29/2011 8:45 AM EDT

LONDON – The second half of 2011 is shaping up to be a DRAM buyer's dream as the price for the memory component is set to go into free-fall, according to market research firm IHS.

The average selling price for the 2-Gbit DDR3 DRAM – a bellwether product – is projected to drop to $1.60 in the third quarter, down 24 percent from $2.10 in the second quarter. In 4Q11 the price could plummet another 22 percent to $1.25, close to cash costs for many manufacturers, said IHS. In the second quarter the market declined 5 percent from 1Q11.

"Contrary to typical seasonal patterns in which prices are very soft during the second quarter, that period this year saw relatively flat, unchanged DRAM pricing compared to the first quarter," said Mike Howard, principal analyst, DRAM and memory, at IHS. "The third quarter is shaping up to be pretty bloody for DRAM makers. The combination of inventory reductions by DRAM makers and more bits coming out of the fabs is resulting in a very soft pricing environment."

There could be as much as a 15.9 percent increase in shipments in the third quarter, and prices are not expected to firm up because of that, IHS said.

Report TOU ViolationShare This Post
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  

HomeMailHotSubjectMarksPeopleMarksKeepersSettings
Terms Of UseContact UsCopyright/IP PolicyPrivacy PolicyAbout UsFAQAdvertise on SI
© 2025 Knight Sac Media.  Data provided by Twelve Data, Alpha Vantage, and CityFALCON News