Western Digital Corporation (WDC)

Currency in USD
282.58
+22.39(+8.61%)
Closed·
283.70+1.12(+0.40%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
262.00283.93
52 wk Range
28.83296.50
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
260.19
Open
270.49
Day's Range
262-283.93
52 wk Range
28.83-296.5
Volume
9.91M
Average Volume (3m)
9.15M
1-Year Change
338.3804%
Book Value / Share
20.8
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
299.71
Upside
+6.06%
Members' Sentiments
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ProTips
Trading at a low P/E ratio relative to near-term earnings growth
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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 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, 06:40 PM
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P/E Ratio
24.3x23.0x12.2x
PEG Ratio
0.130.760.01
Price/Book
13.5x2.3x2.4x
Price / LTM Sales
8.9x3.0x2.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
14.1%4.3%25.9%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

21 Buy
6 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
27 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 299.71
(+6.06% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Susquehanna
Hold285.00+0.86%205.00MaintainFeb 06, 2026
Cantor Fitzgerald
Buy420.00+48.63%325.00MaintainFeb 04, 2026
Mizuho
Buy340.00+20.32%325.00MaintainFeb 04, 2026
Morgan Stanley
Buy369.00+30.58%306.00MaintainFeb 04, 2026
Citi
Buy335.00+18.55%325.00MaintainFeb 04, 2026

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 10.70%
Dividend Yield
0.18%
Industry Median 0.51%
Annualized payout
0.50
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
-8.25%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Jan 29, 2026
EPS / Forecast
2.13 / 1.91
Revenue / Forecast
3.10B / 2.92B
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 282.58

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 0.18%.

What Is the Western Digital Market Cap?

As of today, Western Digital market cap is 95.81B.

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 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 Feb 08, 2026, Western Digital (WDC) is trading at a price of 282.58, with a previous close of 260.19. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 262.00 to 283.93, while its 52-week range spans from 28.83 to 296.50.

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

The average 12-month price target for Western Digital is USD299.71, with a high estimate of USD420 and a low estimate of USD170. 21 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +6.06% Upside potential.

What Is the WDC Premarket Price?

WDC's last pre-market stock price is 270.71. The pre-market share volume is 378,190.00, and the stock has decreased by 10.52, or 4.04%.

What Is the WDC After Hours Price?

WDC's last after hours stock price is 283.70, the stock has decreased by 1.12, or 0.40%.
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