TrendForce forecasts DRAM prices will rise 13-18% in Q3 2026, a notable slowdown from the previous quarter's 30-45% increase. Major manufacturers Samsung and SK hynix are expected to command premium prices (up to 20%), while shifting focus to higher-margin HBM4 chips (priced at $31-32/GB vs. HBM3e at $17-18/GB). This signals easing commodity pressure but sustained pricing power in premium memory segments, particularly for AI-focused applications.