Western Digital Corporation (WDC)

US — Technology Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol WDC
  • Rev/Share 38.158
  • Book/Share 15.9195
  • PB 7.5674
  • Debt/Equity 0.8504
  • CurrentRatio 1.0808
  • ROIC 0.331

 

  • MktCap 41803331422.0
  • FreeCF/Share 3.6753
  • PFCF 32.6844
  • PE 22.443
  • Debt/Assets 0.3365
  • DivYield 0.0017
  • ROE 0.2125

 

  • Rating B+
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 4
  • DCF Score 1
  • P/B Score 2
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
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
Resumed WDC Morgan Stanley -- Overweight -- $46 April 16, 2025
Upgrade WDC The Benchmark Company Hold Buy -- $55 April 10, 2025

News

Is Western Digital (WDC) a Buy as Wall Street Analysts Look Optimistic?
WDC
Published: October 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

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WDC Surges 250.9% in 6 Months: Is the Stock a Buy, Hold or Sell Now?
WDC
Published: October 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Western Digital's 251% surge underscores booming AI-fueled HDD demand, rising margins and a solid fiscal 2026 outlook.

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Western Digital Corporation (WDC) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
WDC
Published: October 20, 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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Best Growth Stocks to Buy for Oct. 17th
SKIL, UGP, WDC
Published: October 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

UGP, SKIL and STX made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on October 17, 2025.

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Can Western Digital's SIT Lab Expansion Boost Its Competitive Edge?
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Published: October 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

WDC's expanded SIT Lab aims to accelerate product development and strengthen its edge in the fast-evolving AI and cloud storage market.

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Best Growth Stocks to Buy for Oct. 15th
MU, SKIL, WDC
Published: October 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

MU, WDC and SKIL made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on October 15, 2025.

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Western Digital and Seagate Remain Buys Even as Stocks on Remarkable Runs, Citi Says
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Published: October 13, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Positive

Citi lifts its price targets on shares of Western Digital, Seagate Technology, and Sandisk.

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Best Growth Stocks to Buy for October 10th
MU, UGP, WDC
Published: October 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

MU, UGP and WDC made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on October 10, 2025.

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Dell Stock Is Trending Higher, But You Should Favor WDC Stock Instead
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Published: October 09, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Neutral

Western Digital (WDC) stock shows stronger revenue growth across key periods, better profitability, and a relatively lower valuation compared to Dell Technologies (DELL), suggesting investors may find WDC a more compelling opportunity.

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5 Momentum Stocks to Buy for October After a Solid September
ADI, CCL, DOCU, WDAY, WDC
Published: October 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Momentum remains hot this October with five standout picks - ADI, WDC, CCL, DOCU and WDAY - each showing strong growth and rising estimates.

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5 AI Infrastructure Stocks With Triple-Digit Returns YTD to Buy for Q4
CLS, CRDO, MU, UI, WDC
Published: October 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Five AI infrastructure players namely, CRDO, WDC, CLS, MU and UI have notched triple-digit returns YTD, with momentum still building into Q4.

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Western Digital Corporation (WDC) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
WDC
Published: October 08, 2025 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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Will Product Innovation Keep Western Digital's Momentum Strong?
WDC
Published: October 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

WDC's record storage shipments, next-gen drive progress and strong AI-driven demand fuel a 22% revenue jump outlook.

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Western Digital (WDC) is a Great Momentum Stock: Should You Buy?
WDC
Published: October 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Does Western Digital (WDC) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

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Best Momentum Stock to Buy for October 1st
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Published: October 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

GFI, WDC and STNE made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on October 1, 2025.

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Why Western Digital (WDC) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
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Published: October 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Western Digital Corporation (WDC) Hits Fresh High: Is There Still Room to Run?
WDC
Published: October 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Western Digital (WDC) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.

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Hard Drive Stocks Are Surging. These Analysts Think the Good Times Can Continue
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Published: September 29, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive

It's been a good year for investors in data storage stocks. Morgan Stanley analysts say artificial intelligence could make it even better.

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Cloud Service Provider sector trends remain positive; upside seen in TSMC, Western Digital: analysts
TSM, WDC
Published: September 29, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

Wedbush analysts said their recent electronics supply chain tour through Asia provided them with “only more conviction” around a number of incrementally positive trends in Cloud Service Provider (CSP) requirements as well as now certain areas of consumer spend. In artificial intelligence (AI) spending, they wrote that “any revisions appear to be to the upside,” while CSP demand for standard compute servers “is better than previously anticipated.

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WDC vs. MU: Which Memory Chip Stock is the Smarter Buy Today?
MU, WDC
Published: September 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Micron outshines Western Digital with stronger growth drivers, better margins and a more attractive valuation in the booming memory and storage markets.

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Will Strong Cloud and AI Demand Continue Driving WDC's Revenues?
WDC
Published: September 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Western Digital rides cloud and AI demand, with surging nearline HDD shipments and strong revenue growth driving momentum.

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Investors Heavily Search Western Digital Corporation (WDC): Here is What You Need to Know
WDC
Published: September 24, 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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These 2 Computer and Technology Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
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Published: September 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Wall Street Bulls Look Optimistic About Western Digital (WDC): Should You Buy?
WDC
Published: September 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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WDC Surges 129% in 6 Months: How Should Investors Play the Stock?
WDC
Published: September 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Western Digital's shares have soared 128.8% in six months as AI demand, high-capacity drives and debt reduction fuel momentum near 52-week highs.

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Western Digital Corporation (WDC) Hit a 52 Week High, Can the Run Continue?
WDC
Published: September 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Western Digital (WDC) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.

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Is Most-Watched Stock Western Digital Corporation (WDC) Worth Betting on Now?
WDC
Published: September 10, 2025 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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S&P 500 Weekly Winners: How AI Powered The Surge
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Published: September 08, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive

During the week ending September 5, the S&P 500 was essentially unchanged, slipping 0.12%. In contrast, several S&P 500 constituents—particularly AI-related names—posted strong gains.

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Best Growth Stocks to Buy for September 4th
GLDD, MEG, WDC
Published: September 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

MEG, GLDD and WDC made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on September 4, 2025.

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Western Digital Corporation (WDC) Presents At Citi's 2025 Global Technology, Media And Telecommunications Conference Transcript
WDC
Published: September 03, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:WDC ) Citi's 2025 Global Technology, Media and Telecommunications Conference September 3, 2025 9:30 AM EDT Company Participants Tiang Yew Tan - CEO & Director Kris Sennesael - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Asiya Merchant - Citigroup Inc., Research Division Presentation Asiya Merchant VP & Analyst Here because we're always running short on time. It's busy.

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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.