Western Digital Corporation (WDC)

Currency in USD
332.00
-24.45(-6.86%)
Closed·
327.35-4.65(-1.40%)
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Earnings results expected in 4 days
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Fair Value
Day's Range
331.81348.51
52 wk Range
117.23799.87
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
332
Open
347.72
Day's Range
331.81-348.51
52 wk Range
117.23-799.87
Volume
8.04M
Average Vol. (3m)
7.86M
1-Year Change
163.0745%
Book Value / Share
25.72
Fair Value
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
656.83
Upside
+97.84%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
RSI suggests the stock is in oversold territory
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Technical Analysis

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

Analyst Ratings

22 Buy
4 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
26 analysts
Overall Consensus
Strong Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 656.83
(+97.84% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Wells Fargo
Buy450.00+35.54%730.00MaintainOct 16, 2026
UBS
Hold470.00+41.57%525.00MaintainOct 12, 2026
Bernstein SocGen Group
Buy770.00+131.93%590.00MaintainAug 07, 2026
Morgan Stanley
Buy676.00+103.61%650.00MaintainAug 06, 2026
Rosenblatt
Buy800.00+140.96%900.00MaintainAug 06, 2026

Western Digital Corporation SWOT Analysis


Market Positioning
Oligopolistic industry structure and multi-year customer contracts enhance competitive barriers, though slower per-terabyte pricing growth versus memory sectors presents valuation considerations
Analyst Outlook
Price targets range from $250 to $620, with earnings projections reaching $8.68 for FY1 and $12.42 for FY2, reflecting diverse views on margin expansion and technology adoption
Technology Evolution
Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording advances through customer qualification while Ultra Shingled technology exceeds 50% nearline mix, driving density improvements and cost advantages
AI Storage Surge
Western Digital capitalizes on artificial intelligence infrastructure expansion, with long-term agreements through 2028 providing unprecedented revenue visibility amid sold-out conditions
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Western Digital Corporation Earnings Call Summary for Q4/2026

  • Western Digital Q4 adjusted EPS of $3.56 beat estimates by $0.27; revenue of $3.75B topped forecasts by $60M, yet shares fell 16% post-earnings.
  • Full-year revenue surged 36% to $12.9B with EPS more than doubling to $10.22; gross margin expanded to 54.4% driven by pricing strength and product mix.
  • Company guided Q1 revenue to $4.1B (±$100M) and EPS to $4.00 (±$0.15), expecting 25%+ exabyte growth fueled by AI and cloud demand.
  • Management highlighted product roadmap: 40TB drives ramping to 50%+ of nearline by Q3 FY2027, 44TB HAMR drives in H1 2027, 50TB products in H2 2027.
  • Generated $3.5B full-year free cash flow with 27% margin; secured long-term customer agreements extending to 2031 for improved demand visibility.
Last Updated: 08/05/2026, 05:39 PM
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Western Digital investor slides for Q4/2026
Western Digital Q4FY26 slides
Last Update: Aug 05, 2026
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Earnings

Latest Release
Aug 05, 2026
EPS / Forecast
3.56 / 3.29
Revenue / Forecast
3.75B / 3.69B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 26.92
Dividend Yield
0.18%
Industry Median 0.41%
Annualized Payout
0.60
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
-8.25%
Growth Streak

WDC Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
13.4x29.0x11.8x
PEG Ratio
0.040.230.01
Price / Book
14.0x35.0x2.4x
Price / LTM Sales
9.6x7.7x2.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
101.4%76.1%42.9%
Fair Value Upside
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Western Digital Corporation engages in the development, manufacture, and sale of 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 sales personnel, dealers, distributors, retailers, and subsidiaries. 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
201.60M53.86%66.93B
Other Institutional Investors
128.32M34.28%42.60B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
44.41M11.86%14.74B
Total
374.32M100.00%124.28B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.8.80%32,955,38110,941,186
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC6.54%24,489,9428,130,661

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FAQ

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

The Western Digital stock price today is 332.00 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 0.2%%.

What Is the Western Digital Market Cap?

As of today, Western Digital market cap is 124.28B USD.

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

The Western Digital EPS (TTM) is 26.92.

When Is the Next Western Digital Earnings Date?

Western Digital will release its next earnings report on Oct 22, 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 Sell.

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 Oct 18, 2026, Western Digital (WDC) is trading at a price of 332.00 USD, with a previous close of 332.00 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 331.81 USD to 348.51 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 117.23 USD to 799.87 USD.

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

The average 12-month price target for Western Digital is 656.83 USD, with a high estimate of 1050 USD and a low estimate of 420 USD. 22 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Strong Buy. The stock has an +97.84% Upside potential.

What Is the WDC Premarket Price?

WDC's last pre-market stock price is 348.00 USD. The pre-market share volume is 92,670.00, and the stock has decreased by -8.45, or -2.37%.

What Is the WDC After Hours Price?

WDC's last after hours stock price is 327.35 USD, the stock has decreased by -4.65, or -1.40%.
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