Western Digital Corporation (WDC)

US — Technology Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol WDC
  • Rev/Share 34.7884
  • Book/Share 17.0667
  • PB 12.9791
  • Debt/Equity 0.8567
  • CurrentRatio 1.213
  • ROIC 0.2696

 

  • MktCap 75932630983.0
  • FreeCF/Share 5.6232
  • PFCF 39.1405
  • PE 29.887
  • Debt/Assets 0.3513
  • DivYield 0.0015
  • ROE 0.359

 

  • Rating B
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 3
  • DCF Score 1
  • P/B Score 1
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Initiation WDC China Renaissance -- Buy -- $193 Dec. 5, 2025
Reiterated WDC TD Cowen -- Buy $90 $200 Oct. 31, 2025
Reiterated WDC BofA Securities -- Buy $141 $145 Oct. 21, 2025
Reiterated WDC Rosenblatt -- Buy $90 $125 Sept. 29, 2025
Initiation WDC Bernstein -- Market Perform -- $96 Sept. 16, 2025
Reiterated WDC TD Cowen -- Buy $58 $90 July 31, 2025
Initiation WDC Goldman -- Neutral -- $70 July 10, 2025
Resumed WDC JP Morgan -- Overweight -- $57 May 1, 2025
Reiterated WDC TD Cowen -- Buy $80 $58 May 1, 2025
Upgrade WDC Summit Insights Hold Buy -- -- April 30, 2025

News

Are WDC's Deepening Hyperscaler Partnerships Strengthening Its Moat?
WDC
Published: January 14, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Western Digital's hyperscaler ties, high-capacity drive shipments and early HAMR commitments point to a strengthening moat amid AI-driven data growth.

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Western Digital Corporation (WDC) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
WDC
Published: January 13, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Western Digital (WDC) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

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WDC Skyrockets 87% in 3 Months: Is the Stock Still a Buy in 2026?
WDC
Published: January 13, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Western Digital jumps 86.5% in three months as AI-driven storage demand boosts margins and cash returns, leaving investors to weigh how much upside remains.

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Higher Capacity HDDs Drive Western Digital's Revenue Growth
WDC
Published: January 09, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

WDC's HDD business is powering revenue growth as hyperscale demand lifts exabyte shipments, high-capacity drive adoption and outlook.

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Memory Chip Stocks are Red-Hot. Is it Too Late to Buy?
MU, SNDK, WDC
Published: January 08, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Negative

The memory chip stocks have been really heating up to start the year, thanks in part to the AI-driven RAM shortage, which could last well into the year's end and perhaps beyond.

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How to Identify Stock Market Winners Early in 2026
WDC
Published: January 07, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

These three triggers can help narrow down the investment universe to stocks with the best profit potential.

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These Lesser Known AI Stocks Are Reaching Record Highs
STX, WDC
Published: January 07, 2026 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive

While everyone couldn't stop talking about flashy AI stocks like Nvidia and Alphabet in 2025, lesser known data storage stocks saw massive gains.

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Western Digital (WDC) Surges 16.8%: Is This an Indication of Further Gains?
WDC
Published: January 07, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Western Digital (WDC) witnessed a jump in share price last session on above-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions for the stock suggests that there could be more strength down the road.

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Boom Before Bust? MU, WDC, STX & SNDK Lead Memory Chip Rally
MU, SNDK, STX, WDC
Published: January 06, 2026 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Positive

Memory storage chip stocks like Micron (MU), Western Digital (WDC), and SanDisk (SNDK) continue to surge as the need to store AI data accelerates. Marley Kayden explains how reports of SK Hynix and Samsung price increases, paired with training AI models off Nvidia (NVDA) chips, help power robust investor optimism.

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S&P 500's Top Stock of 2025: Western Digital
WDC
Published: January 06, 2026 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive

Subscribers to Chart of the Week received this commentary on Sunday, January 4.

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Here Are the Top-Performing S&P 500 Stocks From 2025
MU, SNDK, WDC
Published: December 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The 3 top performers this year make up just 0.7% of the S&P 500 index weight combined.

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Western Digital Corporation (WDC) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
WDC
Published: December 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Western Digital (WDC) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

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Steve Grasso on whether it's still worth buying Western Digital after this year's big gains
WDC
Published: December 30, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

Steve Grasso, CEO of Grasso Global, joins ‘The Exchange' to discuss the top performers in the S&P this year, whether investors should still buy these names, and more.

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3 Top Tech Stocks to Buy if You Want to Outperform Next Year
ACMR, MU, WDC
Published: December 30, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

The past year has been a continuation of an unceasing tech rally, one that may continue well into 2026 and beyond.

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Seagate vs. Western Digital: Which Storage Stock is the Better Buy Now?
STX, WDC
Published: December 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

WDC looks more balanced than STX as AI and cloud fuel storage demand, with lower valuation, rising margins and multi-year HDD contracts despite risks.

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These 5 infrastructure stocks have more than tripled this year on the AI trade
LITE, MU, STX, WDC
Published: December 24, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Positive

Nvidia has been the biggest story in artificial intelligence infrastructure for three years, but in 2025 a number of data center stocks enjoyed steeper rallies. In addition to AI chips, fully operational data centers require memory, storage, fiber-optic cables and central processors.

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Year-End Window Dressing? 3 Stocks Funds May Buy Late in 2025
MU, PLTR, WDC
Published: December 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Micron Technology is among the AI winners funds may chase into the year-end window dressing as institutional investors load up on 2025's top performers.

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Western Digital (WDC) Soars 3.5%: Is Further Upside Left in the Stock?
WDC
Published: December 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Western Digital (WDC) was a big mover last session on higher-than-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions might not help the stock continue moving higher in the near term.

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Western Digital Surges 195% in 6 Months: What Should Investors Do Now?
WDC
Published: December 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

WDC shares surge nearly 200% in six months, driven by AI-led data-center demand for high-capacity HDDs, stronger margins, and rising capital returns.

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WDC Bets on Sustained AI Growth With Higher Shareholder Returns
WDC
Published: December 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Western Digital's enhanced capital allocation plans underscore that AI-driven data growth can sustain cash flow and long-term value creation.

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3 Top-Ranked AI-Driven Computer Storage Devices Stocks to Buy for 2026
STX, TDC, WDC
Published: December 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

WDC, TDC and STX ride on cloud and AI storage demand as data center momentum sets the stage for 2026.

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Western Digital's Nasdaq-100 Entry Caps Its AI-Driven Comeback
WDC
Published: December 16, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

Western Digital Corporation NASDAQ: WDC has emerged as one of the standout technology stories of 2025. The company's stock has appreciated by approximately 195% year-to-date, recently trading around $175 per share.

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What is Driving Western Digital's Gross Margin Expansion in FY26?
WDC
Published: December 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

WDC's margin momentum is accelerating as high-capacity HDD demand, rising ASPs and steady cost cuts power stronger profitability into fiscal 2026.

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Western Digital Corporation (WDC) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
WDC
Published: December 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Zacks.com users have recently been watching Western Digital (WDC) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

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3 Storage Devices Stocks to Buy in a Flourishing Industry
SNDK, TDC, WDC
Published: December 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Momentum in cloud computing, IoT, auto and AI is expected to drive the prospects of Zacks Computer - Storage Devices industry players like WDC, SNDK and TDC.

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Can Western Digital's Bet on Qolab Unlock Long-Term Quantum Upside?
WDC
Published: December 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

WDC's investment in Qolab gives it early exposure to quantum hardware, pairing nanofabrication expertise with superconducting tech for long-term growth.

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Take the Zacks Approach to Beat the Markets: Liquidia, Western Digital & Johnson & Johnson in Focus
JNJ, LQDA, WDC
Published: December 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Liquidia shares have surged 43.9% since an October upgrade, as Zacks highlights stock wins and portfolio results despite a volatile market.

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The 2 Chip Stocks Leading the S&P 500's Boom in 2025 Are Not Who You Think
SNDK, WDC
Published: December 08, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

The year is winding down and the S&P 500 has climbed 17% in 2025, hovering just shy of its all-time high amid robust economic growth and steady corporate earnings.

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Western Digital, Sandisk Dominate AI-Driven Storage Gains
SNDK, WDC
Published: December 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

For investors seeking exposure to the ongoing AI infrastructure buildout, these stocks stand out as high-conviction ideas.

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Western Digital Corporation (WDC) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
WDC
Published: December 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Zacks.com users have recently been watching Western Digital (WDC) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

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About Western Digital Corporation (WDC)

  • IPO Date 1978-10-31
  • Website https://www.westerndigital.com
  • Industry Computer Hardware
  • CEO Tiang Yew Tan
  • Employees 51000

Western Digital Corporation develops, manufactures, and sells data storage devices and solutions in the United States, China, Hong Kong, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, rest of Asia, and internationally. It offers client devices, including hard disk drives (HDDs) and solid state drives (SSDs) for computing devices, such as desktop and notebook personal computers (PCs), smart video systems, gaming consoles, and set top boxes; flash-based embedded storage products for mobile phones, tablets, notebook PCs, and other portable and wearable devices, as well as automotive, Internet of Things, industrial, and connected home applications; and flash-based memory wafers. The company also provides data center devices and solutions comprising enterprise helium hard drives; enterprise SSDs consisting of flash-based SSDs and software solutions for use in enterprise servers, online transactions, data analysis, and other enterprise applications; data center solutions for data storage systems and tiered storage models; and data storage platforms. In addition, it offers client solutions, such as external HDD storage products in mobile and desktop form; client portable SSDs; removable cards that are used in consumer devices comprising mobile phones, tablets, imaging systems, and cameras and smart video systems; universal serial bus flash drives for use in the computing and consumer markets; and wireless drive products used in-field back up of created content, as well as wireless streaming of high-definition movies, photos, music, and documents to tablets, smartphones, and PCs. The company sells its products under the G-Technology, SanDisk, and WD brands to original equipment manufacturers, distributors, dealers, resellers, and retailers. Western Digital Corporation was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.