Western Digital Corporation (WDC)

Currency in USD
187.88
+0.18(+0.10%)
Closed·
187.880.00(0.00%)
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Trading near 52-week High
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Fair Value
Day's Range
182.80195.86
52 wk Range
28.83195.86
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
187.7
Open
193.17
Day's Range
182.8-195.86
52 wk Range
28.83-195.86
Volume
9.83M
Average Volume (3m)
8.72M
1-Year Change
193.24%
Book Value / Share
16.97
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
187.21
Downside
-0.36%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
Stock price movements are quite volatile
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Technical Analysis

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

Western Digital Corporation Company Profile

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. Western Digital Corporation was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.

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 Q1/2026

  • Western Digital exceeded Q1 FY2026 expectations with EPS of $1.78 (12.66% above forecast) and revenue of $2.82 billion, though stock fell 2.3% in after-hours trading.
  • Cloud segment drove growth, accounting for 89% of total revenue and showing a 31% year-over-year increase to $2.5 billion, with 204 exabytes shipped (up 23% YoY).
  • Company increased its dividend by 25% to $0.125 per share and reported strong financial metrics including 43.9% non-GAAP gross margin and $599 million in free cash flow.
  • For Q2 FY2026, Western Digital forecasts revenue of $2.9 billion (±$100M) with gross margins between 44-45%, while noting supply constraints will persist through 2026.
  • CEO Irving Tan emphasized HDDs as 'the most reliable, scalable, and cost-effective data storage solution' for AI, with HAMR technology qualification expected in H1 2027.
Last Updated: 2025-10-30, 05:50 p/m
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P/E Ratio
24.7x28.5x12.1x
PEG Ratio
0.040.240.01
Price/Book
10.9x2.0x2.4x
Price / LTM Sales
6.3x2.7x2.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
−0.9%1.8%23.1%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

22 Buy
5 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
27 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 187.21
(-0.36% Downside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Morgan Stanley
Buy228.00+21.35%188.00MaintainDec 17, 2025
Mizuho
Buy180.00-4.19%-MaintainDec 17, 2025
Benchmark
Buy300.00+59.68%163.00MaintainDec 16, 2025
Cantor Fitzgerald
Buy250.00+33.06%200.00MaintainDec 16, 2025
China Renaissance
Buy193.00+2.73%-New CoverageDec 05, 2025

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 7.16%
Dividend Yield
0.27%
Industry Median 0.50%
Annualized payout
0.50
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
-27.52%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Oct 30, 2025
EPS / Forecast
1.78 / 1.58
Revenue / Forecast
2.82B / 2.73B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

WDC Income Statement

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FAQ

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

The Western Digital stock price today is 187.88

What Stock Exchange Does Western Digital Trade On?

Western Digital is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange 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 0.27%.

What Is the Western Digital Market Cap?

As of today, Western Digital market cap is 64.24B.

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

The Western Digital EPS (TTM) is 7.16.

When Is the Next Western Digital Earnings Date?

Western Digital will release its next earnings report on Jan 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 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 Jan 06, 2026, Western Digital (WDC) is trading at a price of 187.88, with a previous close of 187.70. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 182.80 to 195.86, while its 52-week range spans from 28.83 to 195.86.

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

The average 12-month price target for Western Digital is USD187.20833, with a high estimate of USD250 and a low estimate of USD135. 22 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an -0.36% Downside potential.

What Is the WDC Premarket Price?

WDC's last pre-market stock price is 193.33. The pre-market share volume is 130,060.00, and the stock has decreased by 5.63, or 3.00%.
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