Based on the 'Memory Price Tracking Report' published by Counterpoint Research in February 2026, propelled by a significant uptick in demand within the artificial intelligence server domain, memory prices in the first quarter of 2026 soared by 80%-90% relative to the conclusion of the fourth quarter of 2025. Across the board, prices for DRAM, NAND, and HBM categories hit unprecedented levels, with general-purpose server DRAM emerging as the main catalyst behind these price surges.
