A "recovery narrative" has been playing out in a corner of the semiconductor market this year, according to Morgan Stanley.
They benefit from NAND recovery on cash flows, and a "strong competitive position" in high bandwidth memory, said the bank.
Meanwhile, the potential for NAND improvement in the U.S. seems "most positive" for Western Digital, which isn't discounting a material recovery in NAND profits, Morgan Stanley said.
Improving conditions Morgan Stanley said it's become more optimistic on the memory sector given that pricing and inventory conditions are improving further.
Overall, Morgan Stanley expects a shortage building up in the fourth quarter and an upturn in 2024 — before peaking in 2025.
Persons:
Morgan Stanley, it's, Michael Bloom
Organizations:
Korean chipmaker SK Hynix, Western Digital Corporation, Western Digital, SK Hynix, Samsung, Micron
Locations:
U.S, Asia