Western Digital Corporation (WDC)

Currency in USD
465.26
+22.90(+5.18%)
Closed·
480.80+15.54(+3.34%)
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Trading near 52-week High
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Fair Value
Day's Range
455.19480.11
52 wk Range
43.60480.11
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
442.36
Open
455.8
Day's Range
455.19-480.11
52 wk Range
43.6-480.11
Volume
9.79M
Average Volume (3m)
8.76M
1-Year Change
950.4854%
Book Value / Share
28.55
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
492.05
Upside
+5.76%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
17 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
Buy

Analyst Ratings

20 Buy
4 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
24 analysts
Overall Consensus
Strong Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 492.05
(+5.76% Upside)
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Buy500.00+7.47%-MaintainMay 04, 2026
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Buy450.00-3.28%310.00MaintainMay 04, 2026
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Buy488.00+4.89%380.00MaintainMay 01, 2026
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Buy500.00+7.47%340.00MaintainMay 01, 2026

Western Digital Corporation SWOT Analysis


HDD Giant's Rebirth
Western Digital's strategic spin-off of its NAND business positions it for growth in the burgeoning AI-driven data storage market
Financial Resilience
Despite projected sales decline, WDC maintains a "GOOD" financial health score, with analysts forecasting improved profitability and operational efficiency
Market Dynamics
Explore WDC's competitive edge in the oligopolistic HDD industry, with analysts projecting a 23% CAGR in Nearline Cloud storage demand through 2028
Future Prospects
Delve into WDC's technological roadmap and strategic initiatives, with analyst price targets ranging from $50 to $95, averaging around $75
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Western Digital Corporation Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2026

  • Western Digital Q3 FY2026 EPS of $2.72 beat forecast by 15.25%; revenue hit $3.34B, exceeding $3.23B estimate
  • Stock surged 6.98% to $455 post-earnings; cloud segment revenue jumped 48% YoY, now representing 89% of total revenue
  • Gross margin reached record 50.5%, up 1,040 bps YoY; operating income rose 116% to $1.3B with free cash flow of $978M
  • Q4 guidance projects $3.65B revenue (40% YoY growth), gross margin of 51-52%, and EPS of $3.25 ± $0.15
  • 17 analysts revised earnings upward; CEO cited strong execution on strategic initiatives amid growing data storage demand
Last Updated: 2026-05-05, 12:52 p/m
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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 16.90%
Dividend Yield
0.12%
Industry Median 0.51%
Annualized payout
0.50
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
-8.25%
Growth Streak

WDC Income Statement

Compare WDC to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
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P/E Ratio
25.3x33.8x13.1x
PEG Ratio
-0.630.01
Price/Book
16.6x3.5x2.4x
Price / LTM Sales
13.6x4.5x2.5x
Upside (Analyst Target)
13.0%−7.4%21.8%
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
181.23M53.45%80.17B
Other Institutional Investors
157.97M46.55%69.88B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
339.2M100.00%150.05B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
The Vanguard Group, Inc.12.49%42,348,66018,733,353
BlackRock, Inc.10.47%35,508,10415,707,365

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FAQ

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

The Western Digital stock price today is 465.26 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 0.13%.

What Is the Western Digital Market Cap?

As of today, Western Digital market cap is 160.37B USD.

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

The Western Digital EPS (TTM) is 16.90.

When Is the Next Western Digital Earnings Date?

Western Digital will release its next earnings report on Aug 05, 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 May 06, 2026, Western Digital (WDC) is trading at a price of 465.26 USD, with a previous close of 442.36 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 455.19 USD to 480.11 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 43.60 USD to 480.11 USD.

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

The average 12-month price target for Western Digital is 492.05 USD, with a high estimate of 660 USD and a low estimate of 360 USD. 20 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Strong Buy. The stock has an +5.76% Upside potential.

What Is the WDC Premarket Price?

WDC's last pre-market stock price is 455.00 USD. The pre-market share volume is 251,530.00, and the stock has decreased by 12.64, or 2.86%.

What Is the WDC After Hours Price?

WDC's last after hours stock price is 480.80 USD, the stock has decreased by 15.54, or 3.34%.
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