Why GM's Memory Chip Guidance Could Help Stabilize Stocks Like Micron and Sandisk
Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi analyzes how General Motors' second-quarter earnings report, released on July 21, 2026, provides a bullish signal for memory chip stocks like Micron and Sandisk. Despite market fears of an AI-driven slowdown that have caused Micron's stock to drop 25% from its June record high, GM's guidance indicates that the memory chip supply shortage and pricing power remain strong. GM reiterated its forecast of $1.5 billion to $2 billion in commodity inflation and higher DRAM costs, up from earlier 2026 guidance. The shortage is driven by surging demand for high-bandwidth memory and advanced DRAM used in AI servers, with suppliers like SK Hynix, Samsung, and Micron sold out through much of 2026. GM has offset these costs through cost cuts and truck pricing, reinforcing the fundamental demand story for memory chip producers.
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