Western Digital Corporation (WDC)

Currency in USD
434.52
+21.76(+5.27%)
Closed·
400.21-34.31(-7.90%)
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Unusual Post-Market activity
Earnings results expected today
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Fair Value
Day's Range
422.00438.86
52 wk Range
43.60441.99
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
412.76
Open
427.13
Day's Range
422-438.86
52 wk Range
43.6-441.99
Volume
9.81M
Average Vol. (3m)
8.94M
1-Year Change
962.0384%
Book Value / Share
20.8
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
371.70
Downside
-14.46%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
5 analysts have revised their earnings upwards for the upcoming period
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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Analyst Ratings

21 Buy
3 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
25 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 371.70
(-14.46% Downside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Goldman Sachs
Hold250.00-42.47%-MaintainApr 30, 2026
Wedbush
Buy530.00+21.97%325.00MaintainApr 27, 2026
Cantor Fitzgerald
Buy500.00+15.07%420.00MaintainApr 27, 2026
Evercore ISI
Buy410.00-5.64%-MaintainApr 27, 2026
BofA Securities
Buy495.00+13.92%415.00MaintainApr 27, 2026

Western Digital Corporation SWOT Analysis


AI-Driven Growth
Delve into Western Digital's positioning to benefit from AI and machine learning trends, driving unprecedented demand for data storage and long-term growth potential
Financial Outlook
Analysts project EPS between $4.57 and $6.38 for FY2025, with an average price target of $75.25, reflecting optimism about the company's core HDD business
Strategic Shift
Explore Western Digital's focus on value delivery and free cash flow generation, prioritizing profitability over market share in the oligopolistic HDD industry
HDD Market Revival
Western Digital capitalizes on surging demand for high-capacity storage, driven by cloud computing and AI applications, with projected 23% CAGR for Nearline Cloud storage
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Western Digital Corporation Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • Western Digital's Q2 2026 EPS of $2.13 and revenue of $3.1 billion exceeded forecasts by 11.52% and 6.16% respectively, with revenue up 25% year-over-year despite a 10.54% stock drop.
  • Cloud segment dominated with 89% of total revenue as the company delivered 215 exabytes to customers, representing a 22% increase year-over-year.
  • Gross margin improved to 46.1% (up 770 basis points YoY) with operating income exceeding $1 billion and free cash flow of $653 million.
  • CEO Irving Tan emphasized AI as a 'strategic enabler of business transformation' while the company continues advancing HAMR and ePMR storage technologies.
  • Q3 FY2026 guidance projects revenue of $3.2 billion (±$100M), EPS of $2.30 (±$0.15), and gross margins of 47-48%.
Last Updated: 02/03/2026, 05:39 AM
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Earnings

Latest Release
Apr 30, 2026
EPS / Forecast
2.72 / 2.36
Revenue / Forecast
3.34B / 3.23B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 10.70%
Dividend Yield
0.12%
Industry Median 0.53%
Annualized Payout
0.50
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
-8.25%
Growth Streak

WDC Income Statement

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Metrics to compare
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Peers
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P/E Ratio
37.2x32.8x12.8x
PEG Ratio
0.200.980.01
Price / Book
20.6x3.4x2.4x
Price / LTM Sales
13.7x4.4x2.4x
Upside (Analyst Target)
−13.4%0.7%24.2%
Fair Value Upside
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Western Digital Corporation develops, manufactures, and sells data storage devices and solutions based on hard disk drive (HDD) technology in the United States, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The company offers internal HDDs, data center drives, data center platforms, external drives, portable drives, NAS for home and office, and accessories. It sells its data storage devices and solutions through its computer manufacturers, sales personnel, dealers, distributors, and retailers. The company has a collaboration with Open Quantum Design for the development of quantum error correction technology and related systems to advance reliable quantum computing. Western Digital Corporation was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
179.80M53.03%74.21B
Other Institutional Investors
159.02M46.90%65.64B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
221.46K0.07%91.41M
Total
339.04M100.00%139.94B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
The Vanguard Group, Inc.12.49%42,348,66017,479,833
BlackRock, Inc.10.47%35,506,33614,655,595

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FAQ

What Is the Western Digital (WDC) Stock Price Today?

The Western Digital stock price today is 434.52 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Western Digital Trade On?

Western Digital is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Western Digital?

The stock symbol for Western Digital is "WDC."

Does Western Digital Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Western Digital dividend yield is 0.12%.

What Is the Western Digital Market Cap?

As of today, Western Digital market cap is 146.91B USD.

What Is Western Digital's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Western Digital EPS (TTM) is 10.70.

When Is the Next Western Digital Earnings Date?

Western Digital will release its next earnings report on Apr 30, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is WDC a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Western Digital Stock Split?

Western Digital has split 1 times.

How Many Employees Does Western Digital Have?

Western Digital has 40000 employees.

What is the current trading status of Western Digital (WDC)?

As of Apr 30, 2026, Western Digital (WDC) is trading at a price of 434.52 USD, with a previous close of 412.76 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 422.00 USD to 438.86 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 43.60 USD to 441.99 USD.

What Is Western Digital (WDC) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Western Digital is 371.70 USD, with a high estimate of 540 USD and a low estimate of 182 USD. 21 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an -14.46% Downside potential.

What Is the WDC Premarket Price?

WDC's last pre-market stock price is 430.37 USD. The pre-market share volume is 346,140.00, and the stock has decreased by 17.61, or 4.27%.

What Is the WDC After Hours Price?

WDC's last after hours stock price is 400.21 USD, the stock has decreased by -34.31, or -7.90%.
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