Western Digital Corporation (WDC)
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- 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?
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
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?
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
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?
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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?
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?
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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