Western Digital Corporation (WDC)
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- symbol WDC
- Rev/Share 34.7884
- Book/Share 17.7304
- PB 10.2389
- Debt/Equity 0.7656
- CurrentRatio 1.213
- ROIC 0.3028
- MktCap 63038786681.0
- FreeCF/Share 5.6232
- PFCF 32.4942
- PE 24.4941
- Debt/Assets 0.3261
- DivYield 0.0018
- ROE 0.3478
- 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
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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WDC vs. PSTG: Which Storage Stock is the Safer Growth Play Right Now?
Published: November 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Western Digital surges on AI-driven storage demand, strong cash flow and dividend growth, outpacing Pure Storage in value and momentum.
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Fidelity Stock Selector Mid Cap Fund Q3 2025 Performance Review
Published: November 26, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
For the three months ending September 30, 2025, the fund's Retail Class shares gained 3.70%, trailing the 5.55% advance of the benchmark S&P MidCap 400® Index. In the third quarter, U.S. stocks extended the rally that began in April following the 90-day pause for most tariffs. Lower interest rates are viewed as particularly beneficial for smaller businesses, which have access to fewer ways of raising working capital.
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Wall Street Analysts Believe Western Digital (WDC) Could Rally 25.25%: Here's is How to Trade
Published: November 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The average of price targets set by Wall Street analysts indicates a potential upside of 25.3% in Western Digital (WDC). While the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric is questionable, the positive trend in earnings estimate revisions might translate into an upside in the stock.
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Wall Street Analysts Look Bullish on Western Digital (WDC): Should You Buy?
Published: November 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?
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Should You Buy Western Digital Stock After a 114.1% Rally in 3 Months?
Published: November 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
WDC's 114% surge rides soaring AI-fueled storage demand, record high-capacity shipments and rising margins, stirring debate on further upside.
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Investors Heavily Search Western Digital Corporation (WDC): Here is What You Need to Know
Published: November 18, 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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Western Digital Corp: Why I Was Wrong On AI Here
Published: November 17, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Western Digital Corp should see more upside on UltraSMR and upcoming HAMR. AI is hitting the gas pedal on large-cap storage demand to keep up with training and all the data generated via AI. WDC and STX are clear winners from this. We downgraded WDC much too early on fears that the demand-supply balance may be loss and positives were priced in but we were far too early.
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2 of the Hottest Tech Stocks to Buy on the Dip: MU, WDC
Published: November 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Being two blazing tech stocks that continued to reach higher highs, it may still be time to buy the dip in Micron Technology (MU) and Western Digital (WDC) shares amid recent market volatility.
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Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Computer and Technology Stocks Now
Published: November 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Finding stocks expected to beat quarterly earnings estimates becomes an easier task with our Zacks Earnings ESP.
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Grab These 5 Stocks Thriving on AI Boom and Having More Room to Run
Published: November 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
APH, WDC, CLS, JBL and FIX are five AI-driven stocks that have surged over 45% in 2025, with growth drivers pointing to more upside ahead.
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3 Chip Stocks Sinking Alongside Nvidia: LRCX, MRVL, WDC
Published: November 11, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Negative
Big Tech has seen plenty of volatility recently amid AI overvaluation concerns.
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Memory and Data Storage Stocks Surge Amid Optimism About AI Demand
Published: November 10, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive
Memory and data storage stocks led the tech sector higher Monday amid optimism about growing AI-driven demand.
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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