Western Digital Corporation (WDC)

Currency in USD
528.72
+38.63(+7.88%)
Closed·
528.68-0.61(-0.12%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
489.00529.72
52 wk Range
54.60602.54
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
490.09
Open
499.38
Day's Range
489-529.72
52 wk Range
54.6-602.54
Volume
4.07M
Average Volume (3m)
7.72M
1-Year Change
849.7395%
Book Value / Share
28.55
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
537.09
Upside
+1.58%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Stock has taken a big hit over the last week
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Technical Analysis

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

Analyst Ratings

21 Buy
3 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
25 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 537.09
(+1.58% Upside)
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Buy685.00+29.56%550.00Maintain08/06/2026
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Western Digital Corporation SWOT Analysis


HDD Market Revival
Western Digital capitalizes on surging demand for high-capacity storage, driven by cloud computing and AI applications, with projected 23% CAGR for Nearline Cloud storage
Strategic Shift
Explore Western Digital's focus on value delivery and free cash flow generation, prioritizing profitability over market share in the oligopolistic HDD industry
Financial Outlook
Analysts project EPS between $4.57 and $6.38 for FY2025, with an average price target of $75.25, reflecting optimism about the company's core HDD business
AI-Driven Growth
Delve into Western Digital's positioning to benefit from AI and machine learning trends, driving unprecedented demand for data storage and long-term growth potential
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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: 05/05/2026, 17:52
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Earnings

Latest Release
30/04/2026
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 18.26%
Dividend Yield
0.12%
Industry Median 0.46%
Annualised payout
0.60
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
-8.25%
Growth Streak

Compare WDC to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
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Peers
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Relationship
P/E Ratio
28.2x53.9x12.6x
PEG Ratio
0.090.830.01
Price/Book
18.5x92.0x2.4x
Price / LTM Sales
15.2x11.6x2.4x
Upside (Analyst Target)
9.2%1.1%24.0%
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
192.53M55.86%94.36B
Other Institutional Investors
144.84M42.02%70.98B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
7.32M2.12%3.59B
Total
344.68M100.00%168.93B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.10.37%35,758,96617,525,112
FMR LLC8.75%30,176,80614,789,351

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FAQ

What Is the Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) Share Price Today?

The Western Digital stock price today is 528.72 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Western Digital (WDC) Trade On?

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

What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for Western Digital?

The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for Western Digital is "WDC."

Does Western Digital Pay Dividends? What’s The Current WDC Dividend Yield?

Yes, WDC Pays Dividends to its Shareholders. The current Western Digital dividend yield is 0.12%.

What Is the Current Western Digital Market Capitalisation?

As of today, Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) market cap is 181.29B USD.

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

The Western Digital EPS is currently 18.26 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next Western Digital Earnings Date?

Western Digital's next earnings report will be released on 05/08/2026.

Is WDC a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?

Based on today's Western Digital moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal for WDC stock is Neutral.

How Many Times Has Western Digital Stock Split?

Western Digital has split 1 times. (See the WDC stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)

How Many Employees Does Western Digital Have?

Western Digital has 40000 employees, based on their latest Companies House report.

What is the current trading status of Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC)?

As of 11/06/2026, Western Digital (WDC) is trading at a share price of 528.72 USD, with a previous close of 490.09 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 489.00 USD to 529.72 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 54.60 USD to 602.54 USD.

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

The average 12-month price target for Western Digital is 537.09 USD, with a high estimate of 685 USD and a low estimate of 360 USD. 21 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +1.58% Upside potential.

What Is the WDC Premarket Price?

WDC's last pre-market stock price is 495.00 USD. The pre-market share volume is 100,390.00, and the stock has decreased by 4.91, or 1.00%.

What Is the WDC After Hours Price?

WDC's last after hours stock price is 528.68 USD, the stock has decreased by -0.61, or -0.12%.
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