Western Digital Corporation (WDC)

Currency in USD
380.88
+24.75(+6.95%)
Closed·
382.50+1.62(+0.43%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
358.24388.08
52 wk Range
131.25799.87
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
380.88
Open
359.95
Day's Range
358.24-388.08
52 wk Range
131.25-799.87
Volume
9.16M
Average Volume (3m)
8.21M
1-Year Change
204.8991%
Book Value / Share
25.93
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
610.04
Upside
+60.17%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
20 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

21 Buy
5 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
26 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 610.04
(+60.17% Upside)
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Western Digital Corporation SWOT Analysis


AI Storage Dominance
Western Digital capitalizes on oligopolistic market structure and AI infrastructure expansion, securing multi-year agreements through 2028
Price Target Outlook
Analyst price targets range from $200 to $495, with earnings projections reaching $12.42 for fiscal year two and potential of $13+ by 2027
Technology Leadership
Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording enters customer qualification while Ultra Shingled Magnetic Recording captures over 50 percent of nearline mix
Financial Transformation
Debt elimination expected by March 2026 enables capital allocation shift toward shareholder returns while maintaining incremental gross margins above 50 percent
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Western Digital Corporation Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2027

  • Western Digital posted Q1 FY2027 EPS of $4.64 and revenue of $4.38B, beating estimates by 13.73% and 5.8% respectively; stock fell 11% after hours.
  • Revenue surged 55% YoY with gross margin expanding to 58.1%; company generated $1.4B free cash flow and raised dividend 17% amid tight supply conditions.
  • Q2 guidance set at $5.1B revenue and $5.80 EPS with 60-61% gross margin; management sees room for price increases over next 3-4 quarters.
  • First-gen HAMR shipments on track for H1 2027; 40TB ePMR platform expected to reach 50% of nearline shipments within two quarters.
  • Cloud revenue hit $3.9B (88% of sales), up 54% YoY; exabyte shipments reached 248EB, up 22% YoY with acceleration expected through FY2027-2028.
Last Updated: 10/23/2026, 05:40 AM
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Earnings

Latest Release
Oct 22, 2026
EPS / Forecast
4.64 / 4.08
Revenue / Forecast
4.38B / 4.14B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 28.30
Dividend Yield
0.18%
Industry Median 0.41%
Annualized payout
0.70
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
-8.25%
Growth Streak

WDC Income Statement

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Peers
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P/E Ratio
14.4x28.9x11.6x
PEG Ratio
0.050.230.01
Price/Book
15.3x36.6x2.4x
Price / LTM Sales
9.8x7.7x2.1x
Upside (Analyst Target)
71.3%63.4%43.4%
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
196.39M52.47%69.94B
Other Institutional Investors
133.68M35.71%47.61B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
44.25M11.82%15.76B
Total
374.32M100.00%133.31B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.8.80%32,953,61311,735,770
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC6.54%24,489,9428,721,603

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FAQ

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

The Western Digital stock price today is 380.88 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 142.57B USD.

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

The Western Digital EPS (TTM) is 28.30.

When Is the Next Western Digital Earnings Date?

Western Digital will release its next earnings report on Feb 03, 2027.

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 Neutral.

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 28, 2026, Western Digital (WDC) is trading at a price of 380.88 USD, with a previous close of 380.88 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 358.24 USD to 388.08 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 131.25 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 610.04 USD, with a high estimate of 900 USD and a low estimate of 405 USD. 21 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +60.17% Upside potential.

What Is the WDC Premarket Price?

WDC's last pre-market stock price is 359.06 USD. The pre-market share volume is 160,320.00, and the stock has decreased by 2.93, or 0.82%.

What Is the WDC After Hours Price?

WDC's last after hours stock price is 382.50 USD, the stock has decreased by 1.62, or 0.43%.
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