Western Digital Corporation (WDC)

NASDAQ: WDC · Real-Time Price · USD
431.52
-3.00 (-0.69%)
At close: May 1, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
429.90
-1.62 (-0.38%)
After-hours: May 1, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Market Cap146.30B +1,070.7%
Revenue (ttm)11.78B +32.0%
Net Income6.38B +295.6%
EPS16.98 +270.3%
Shares Out 339.04M
PE Ratio25.53
Forward PE28.10
Dividend$0.60 (0.14%)
Ex-Dividend DateMar 5, 2026
Volume15,477,735
Open406.22
Previous Close434.52
Day's Range404.00 - 446.62
52-Week Range43.60 - 446.62
Beta2.16
AnalystsBuy
Price Target337.00 (-21.9%)
Earnings DateApr 30, 2026

About WDC

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 Desi... [Read more]

Sector Technology
Founded 1970
Employees 51,000
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol WDC
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 22 analysts, the average rating for WDC stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $337.0, which is a decrease of -21.90% from the latest price.

Price Target
$337.0
(-21.90% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

The Watchlist Panel: AI Demand vs. Supply Crunch

SanDisk (SNDK) and Western Digital (WDC) post solid earnings but margin expectations are a concern amid high demand. Matt Bryson and Dave Nicholson discuss how AI could drive growth short term, while ...

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16 hours ago - Schwab Network

Western Digital Stock Falls Despite Double Beat, Strong Guidance

Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:WDC) shares are trading lower Friday. The company reported third-quarter financial results on Thursday after the market closed.

22 hours ago - Benzinga

The memory trade is faltering as Western Digital's stock slides in the face of earnings beat

Investors are panning upbeat results from Western Digital and Sandisk after massive one-year stock rallies.

Other symbols: SNDK
1 day ago - Market Watch

Sandisk joins Western Digital, Seagate in signaling strong AI storage demand

Sandisk forecast quarterly revenue above estimates on Thursday, joining peers Western Digital and Seagate in signaling that enterprise spending on data storage ​products used in artificial intelligenc...

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1 day ago - Reuters

Sandisk, Western Digital Report Jumps in Third-Quarter Profit on AI Data Storage Demand

Sandisk and Western Digital logged profits of $3.62 billion and $3.21 billion, respectively, as both companies benefited from efforts to scale up AI infrastructure.

Other symbols: SNDK
1 day ago - WSJ

Western Digital forecasts quarterly revenue above estimates on AI storage demand

Western Digital forecast quarterly revenue above Wall Street estimates on Thursday, expecting strong demand for data ​storage from artificial intelligence companies to fuel pricing ‌power.

1 day ago - Reuters

Western Digital Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2026

Strong Q3 results with 45% revenue growth and gross margin above 50%, driven by robust AI-related demand and innovation in high-capacity HDDs. Long-term agreements and disciplined capital allocation support continued growth and shareholder returns.

1 day ago - Transcripts

Western Digital Stock Slips Even As Q3 Beats Expectations

Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ:WDC) reported third-quarter results after Thursday's closing bell, beating Wall Street estimates on the top and bottom lines.

1 day ago - Benzinga

WD Reports Fiscal Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Digital Corporation (Nasdaq: WDC) today reported fiscal third quarter 2026 financial results for the period ended April 3, 2026. “WD started calendar year 20...

1 day ago - Business Wire

AI Memory Crunch Sends Storage Stocks Higher — But Big Tech Must Pay Up

Memory is becoming one of the highest hidden costs in the AI arms race.

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1 day ago - Benzinga

The Morning Trade: SNDK & WDC

Memory stocks like SanDisk (SNDK) and Western Digital (WDC) have been beneficiaries of increased AI spending with SNDK up 3000% over the past year. "We're double checking the numbers," says Marley Kay...

Other symbols: SNDK
1 day ago - Schwab Network

These stocks have been the biggest winners during the S&P 500's best month since 2020

The S&P 500 was up 9.6% for April, led by a gain of nearly 18% for the information technology sector.

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1 day ago - Market Watch

Western Digital Likely To Report Higher Q3 Earnings; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call

Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:WDC) will release earnings for its third quarter after the closing bell on Thursday, April 30.

2 days ago - Benzinga

Western Digital Stock Surges After Seagate's Q3 Results

Western Digital Corp (NASDAQ:WDC) shares are soaring on Wednesday as investors pile into memory and storage names following Seagate Technology Holdings PLC's (NASDAQ:STX) much stronger‑than‑expected t...

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2 days ago - Benzinga

Data Is a 'Strategic Asset' Now—and Memory Stocks Just Can't Stop Flying

The AI crowd is getting fired up, and the headliners haven't even hit the stage yet.

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2 days ago - Investopedia

Western Digital Surges. How Memory Stocks Are Riding the OpenAI Scare.

Shares in Western Digital, Sandisk, and Micron rally after strong earnings from hard-drive maker Seagate Technology.

3 days ago - Barrons

For Hot AI Stocks, 'The Music's Playing'—And Shares Are Rising. Can This Continue?

The mantra on Wall Street these days: Keep calm and carry on buying tech.

4 days ago - Investopedia

Data Storage Stocks Have Had a Great Year So Far. It Could Be About to Get Better.

It's been a great year for memory and data storage stocks. Earnings could make it even better.

4 days ago - Investopedia

Seagate, Western Digital Earnings Are Coming. Why the Storage Boom Can Continue.

Seagate Technology and Western Digital stocks have surged ahead of earnings, as strong demand for data storage and AI workloads continues to outpace supply.

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4 days ago - Barrons

What to Expect in Markets This Week: The Fed Meets, and Magnificent 7 Earnings Roll In

There's a Fed meeting this week, and while they're always closely watched, this one is of particular interest to investors keen to see how the central bank says the economy is weathering the U.S.-Iran...

5 days ago - Investopedia

WD Raises the Bar on Sustainable Infrastructure as AI Storage Demand Accelerates

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Digital Corporation (Nasdaq: WDC), the storage foundation of the AI-driven data economy, today released its FY2025 Annual Sustainability Report. As AI system...

9 days ago - Business Wire

WD to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Digital Corporation (Nasdaq: WDC) today announced management participation in the following upcoming investor conferences: Event: Barclays 18th Annual Americ...

10 days ago - Business Wire

SNDK, WDC and STX Forecasts – AI Parts Look to Rally

Data center components continue to look for upside momentum, as we are still watching AI in general.

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11 days ago - FXEmpire

These 20 stocks in the now-cheap tech sector are positioned for the fastest growth through 2028

The S&P 500 information-technology sector's forward P/E ratio is at its lowest relative to five-year averages among all sectors in the index.

17 days ago - Market Watch

WD to Announce Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results on April 30, 2026

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Digital Corporation (Nasdaq: WDC) plans to announce its third quarter fiscal year 2026 financial results after the market closes on Thursday, April 30, 2026....

18 days ago - Business Wire