NASDAQ : WDC

Western Digital Corporation — News

$462.04 USD

-$1.47 (-0.32%)

Volume
9.15M
Average Volume
8.48M
Market Capitalization
$159.26B
P/E Ratio
24.72
Dividend Yield
0.11%
Price Target
$575.00
Year High
$799.87
Year Low
$69.30
Day High
Day Low
Payout Ratio
$0.03
Current Ratio
$1.49
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2 AI Stocks That Beat NVIDIA - and Could Soar Even Higher

Sandisk and Western Digital are outpacing NVIDIA as AI demand boosts memory and storage growth. See what's fueling their momentum.

zacks.com - 2026-07-28 16:01:01

Western Digital's Earnings Will Test Whether Its AI Rally Has More Room

Western Digital TodayWDCWestern Digital$456.22 -41.71 (-8.38%) As of 12:40 PM Eastern This is a fair market value price provided by Massive. Learn more.52-Week Range$69.30▼$799.87Dividend Yield0.13%P/E Ratio27.15Price Target$520.32Add to WatchlistFew stocks capture the euphoria and the anxiety of the artificial intelligence (AI) storage boom quite like Western Digital Corporation NASDAQ: WDC.

marketbeat.com - 2026-07-28 12:40:25

Buy or Sell the Memory Plunge? SanDisk Sinks 9%, Micron Drops 7%, Western Digital Falls 8%

Shares of SanDisk (NASDAQ:SNDK | SNDK Price Prediction) are down 9% to $1,168.69 Tuesday morning, extending Monday's 11% closing drop to $1,278.23.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-28 09:39:45

Missed NVIDIA? This AI Infrastructure Stock Has More Room to Run

Western Digital is riding AI storage demand with rising revenues, expanding margins and bullish analyst targets. See why WDC could extend its rally.

zacks.com - 2026-07-27 16:01:11

Bracing for AI Memory Earnings: STX, WDC & SNDK on Deck

Matt Bryson and Bob Lang discuss Seagate (STX) and KLA Corp. (KLAC) ahead of their upcoming earnings on Tuesday. They also preview Western Digital (WDC) and SanDisk (SNDK) earnings on August 5.

youtube.com - 2026-07-27 14:00:22

Cetera Investment Advisers Has $30.41 Million Stake in Western Digital Corporation $WDC

Cetera Investment Advisers increased its holdings in Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ: WDC) by 18.9% in the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 112,415 shares of the data storage provider's stock after purchasing an additional 17,861 shares during the period.

defenseworld.net - 2026-07-27 04:18:58

Western Digital (NASDAQ:WDC) Shares Gap Down – Time to Sell?

Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ: WDC - Get Free Report) gapped down before the market opened on Friday. The stock had previously closed at $558.30, but opened at $538.50. Western Digital shares last traded at $524.56, with a volume of 1,217,635 shares trading hands. Key Headlines Impacting Western Digital Here are the key news stories impacting

defenseworld.net - 2026-07-26 04:46:47

The AI Trade Isn't Slowing

Alphabet blows past earnings

investorplace.com - 2026-07-23 17:03:44

WDC vs. SMCI: Which AI Hardware Stock is the Smarter Investment Now?

Western Digital's AI storage focus and stronger financial footing make it stand out against Super Micro as both target the booming AI infrastructure market.

zacks.com - 2026-07-23 11:15:33

Why Micron, Sandisk, and SK Hynix Are Surging—And How to Play It

Memory stocks gained in premarket trading Thursday as investors continued to favor companies expected to benefit from strong artificial intelligence infrastructure spending and tight memory supply.

benzinga.com - 2026-07-23 05:40:22

Artisan Mid Cap Value Fund Q2 2026 Portfolio Review

Shares of Genpact fell as investors questioned the pace at which the company can translate its investments in AI into meaningful revenue acceleration. Permian Resources detracted from performance as energy stocks weakened following a decline in crude oil prices. Ralliant rallied following a strong earnings report in which organic revenue grew nearly 9%, well above expectations, driven by strength across both the Sensors & Safety Systems and Test & Measurement segments.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-07-22 13:43:00

Alger Capital Appreciation Fund Q2 2026 Portfolio Update

Class A shares of the Alger Capital Appreciation Fund outperformed the Russell 1000 Growth Index during the second quarter of 2026. Nebius Group has positioned itself as a leading next-generation cloud provider purpose-built for machine learning and high-performance computing workloads. Netflix's shares detracted from performance during the quarter despite first-quarter results that beat on revenue and held full-year guidance intact.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-07-22 11:35:00

SK Hynix Pares 4% Drop After Denying Talks to Buy Intel’s Ohio Fab as Market Shrugs Off Iran Jitters

A leaked report about SK Hynix eyeing Intel's massive Ohio chip campus sent shares swinging, but a swift denial only tells part of the story behind today's volatile session.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-22 10:32:50

Buy 3 Top-Ranked AI Giants on the Dip Amid Short-Term Price Upside

AI stock volatility has created discounts from 52-week highs. SNDK, WDC and CIEN stand out with strong growth drivers and upside potential.

zacks.com - 2026-07-22 09:41:08

954 Shares in Western Digital Corporation $WDC Bought by Balefire LLC

Balefire LLC bought a new position in Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ: WDC) during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm bought 954 shares of the data storage provider's stock, valued at approximately $258,000. Several other hedge funds have also added to or reduced

defenseworld.net - 2026-07-22 03:51:09

Micron, Western Digital, and Sandisk Just Jumped 12% to 14%. Here's the Forecast That Did It.

Micron rose 12%, Western Digital 12.5%, and Sandisk 14.3% on Tuesday. Morgan Stanley reportedly forecast memory prices to rise at least 25% from the second quarter to the third.

fool.com - 2026-07-22 02:12:00

NVIDIA Isn't Leading AI Stocks in 2026 - These 2 Are Up Over 180%

NVIDIA's rally has slowed, while Micron and Western Digital are riding AI memory and storage demand with strong growth outlooks and bullish forecasts.

zacks.com - 2026-07-21 16:01:08

QUICK SPARK: Memory ETF DRAM Rallies 11% on Best Day in Over a Month

The Roundhill Memory ETF (NYSE:DRAM) rallied 11.7% on Tuesday, the strongest single session in more than a month and on track to be the fourth-best day since the fund's inception.

benzinga.com - 2026-07-21 13:42:29

SanDisk Rises 8%, Western Digital Jumps 9%, Micron Adds 7% as Memory Rebound Accelerates

Memory stocks are extending their rebound Tuesday morning, with SanDisk (NASDAQ:SNDK | SNDK Price Prediction) up 8% to $1,504, Western Digital (NASDAQ:WDC) up 9% to $531, and Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) up 7% to $923.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-21 10:20:32

Micron Technology, Sandisk, and Western Digital Are Down Big in the Past Month. Is Now the Time to Buy?

These memory and storage stocks have given back some gains recently and could now be more attractively priced options for growth investors to consider.

fool.com - 2026-07-21 09:00:00

5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens on Tuesday

Stock futures are rising after three straight days of declines for major indexes; chip stocks are leading the rebound as volatility in the AI trade persists; several big-name companies reported earnings this morning ahead of Big Tech results tomorrow; Nebius shares are surging on news Nvidia as increased its stake in the Dutch AI infrastructure company; and SpaceX shares are rising after closing lower for the seventh consecutive sessions. Here's what you need to know today.

investopedia.com - 2026-07-21 08:50:49

Western Digital Corporation $WDC Shares Bought by Baader Bank Aktiengesellschaft

Baader Bank Aktiengesellschaft increased its holdings in shares of Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ: WDC) by 72.7% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 14,413 shares of the data storage provider's stock after buying an additional 6,065 shares during the

defenseworld.net - 2026-07-21 05:06:56

Bessemer Group Inc. Boosts Stake in Western Digital Corporation $WDC

Bessemer Group Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ: WDC) by 23.0% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 15,465 shares of the data storage provider's stock after purchasing an additional 2,896 shares during the period. Bessemer

defenseworld.net - 2026-07-21 04:25:17

Western Digital Corporation $WDC Shares Sold by Andra AP fonden

Andra AP fonden reduced its stake in Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ: WDC) by 68.6% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 81,737 shares of the data storage provider's stock after selling 178,663 shares during the quarter. Andra AP fonden's holdings in

defenseworld.net - 2026-07-21 03:50:45

AAPL, HPQ, SNDK, WDC: Gene Munster Says 'Memory Hog' AI Will Trigger a Massive 2027 Upgrade Cycle

Deepwater Management Managing Partner Gene Munster predicts a major enterprise and consumer hardware refresh cycle beginning in 2027, driven by resource-intensive artificial intelligence applications that demand far greater memory capacity.

benzinga.com - 2026-07-21 02:01:41

Micron Jumps 5%, SanDisk Rises 6%, Western Digital Climbs 4% as Memory Stocks Rebound With Chips

Memory stocks are catching a strong bid in Monday afternoon trading as the broader semiconductor complex rebounds from a rough stretch.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-20 14:07:17

The Memory Stock Sell-Off Created a ‘Strong Entry Point,' Says Morgan Stanley. Investors Are Buying In.

Chip stocks rose on Monday as investors bought the dip following last week's rout.

investopedia.com - 2026-07-20 14:03:09

Banking giant names 7 stocks to buy after memory equities sell-off

Morgan Stanley has identified seven semiconductor and AI infrastructure stocks as attractive buying opportunities following the recent selloff in memory-related equities.

finbold.com - 2026-07-20 10:53:47

Investors Heavily Search Western Digital Corporation (WDC): Here is What You Need to Know

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Western Digital (WDC). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

zacks.com - 2026-07-20 10:01:15

WD Malaysia Recognized for Advancing Sustainable AI Infrastructure

SAN JOSE, Calif. & KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As AI adoption accelerates globally, so does the need for data infrastructure that can scale responsibly. Western Digital Corporation (Nasdaq: WDC), the sustainable storage foundation of the AI-driven data economy, is committed to helping customers store more data with greater efficiency, reducing the physical footprint, energy consumption, and resources required to support the world's rapidly growing AI workloads. Today, WD's Malaysia.

businesswire.com - 2026-07-20 08:00:00

The Tech Shakeout: Market Extremes & Gavin Baker's Bold Call

Tech and momentum stocks are seeing some of the highest volatility recorded in decades.

zacks.com - 2026-07-17 13:01:15

4 Top-Ranked Memory Stocks to Buy as AI Infrastructure Expands Globally

Micron, Sandisk, Seagate and Western Digital are positioned to benefit as AI infrastructure drives rising demand for advanced memory and storage.

zacks.com - 2026-07-17 12:16:08

AI Data Growth is Exploding: Can Western Digital Keep Up?

WDC sees AI-driven data growth fueling long-term HDD demand as new storage technologies and its focused strategy target hyperscale opportunities.

zacks.com - 2026-07-17 11:47:14

AMD Falls 5%, Intel Drops 4%, NVIDIA Slides 3% Before Recovering as Rotation Hits Semiconductor Stocks

Shares of Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD | AMD Price Prediction) were down 5% Friday morning to $477.81, leading a selloff across semiconductor stocks.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-17 10:30:21

Investors Can't Shake AI Bubble Fears—But They're Not Dropping Their Favorite Tech Stocks

Individual investors continue to prove their resilience and maintain their optimism more than halfway through a volatile year for stocks and continued geopolitical uncertainty, according to Investopedia‘s latest reader survey.

investopedia.com - 2026-07-16 17:20:52

Everyone's Buying NVIDIA, but 2 Smaller AI Stocks Could Soar Higher

Western Digital and Seagate are riding AI-driven storage demand with strong revenue outlooks, expanding margins and earnings growth that could fuel further upside.

zacks.com - 2026-07-16 16:01:07

These 2 Computer and Technology Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar

Investors looking for ways to find stocks that are set to beat quarterly earnings estimates should check out the Zacks Earnings ESP.

zacks.com - 2026-07-16 09:56:12

Which Storage Stock Is Best Positioned to Win the AI Memory War?

Continued supply shortages, dramatic price increases, surging AI demand, and persistent competition across international markets have all contributed to volatility in the computer memory industry. With the impending IPO of China's ChangXin Memory Technologies, the landscape is likely to only become more competitive and uncertain in the near-term.

marketbeat.com - 2026-07-16 07:56:25

Western Digital (WDC) Stock Dips While Market Gains: Key Facts

In the latest trading session, Western Digital (WDC) closed at $513.84, marking a -8.78% move from the previous day.

zacks.com - 2026-07-15 18:50:15

Western Digital Stock Tumbles as CXMT Targets $10 Billion Shanghai IPO

Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ:WDC) shares are sliding Wednesday as a landmark IPO filing from a Chinese memory rival rattled investors across the sector, raising the specter of a significant new competitor entering an already contested market.

benzinga.com - 2026-07-15 15:14:52

SK Hynix Drops 5%, SanDisk Slides 6%, Western Digital Slips 4% as Traders Take Profits in Memory Stocks

Memory stocks are pulling back sharply Wednesday morning as traders lock in gains after a parabolic run.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-15 10:06:58

SK Hynix ADR Soars 19% as Leveraged ETFs Launch, Lifting Micron, SanDisk, Western Digital

Shares of SK Hynix (NASDAQ:SKHY) are up 19% to $181.67 on Tuesday afternoon, as newly launched U.S.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-14 12:23:02

Why You Must Buy These 4 Memory Stocks After the Recent Sell-Off

SanDisk, Micron, Seagate and Western Digital look attractive after a steep sell-off, supported by AI demand, improving pricing and lower valuations.

zacks.com - 2026-07-14 10:40:41

Western Digital (WDC) Suffers a Larger Drop Than the General Market: Key Insights

The latest trading day saw Western Digital (WDC) settling at $555.55, representing a -4.64% change from its previous close.

zacks.com - 2026-07-13 19:01:04

WD to Announce Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results on August 5, 2026

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Digital Corporation (Nasdaq: WDC) plans to announce its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2026 financial results after the market closes on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The company will host a conference call with the investment community to discuss these results on August 5, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. Pacific / 4:30 p.m. Eastern. A live audio webcast and a webcast replay of the conference call will be available at investor.wdc.com. About WD WD, also known as Weste.

businesswire.com - 2026-07-13 16:45:00

SK Hynix Shares Slide After South Korea Sell-Off. This Expert Sees a ‘Vicious Circle' Forming

SK Hynix stock slumped in its first full day of U.S. trading as jitters continued to weigh on chip and memory stocks.

investopedia.com - 2026-07-13 13:11:06

The Big 3: WDC, DRAM, VLO

@ProsperTradingAcademy's Scott Bauer walks us through today's tech-centric Big 3. He highlights the AI memory trade through Western Digital (WDC) and the Roundhill Memory ETF (DRAM), along with Valero Energy (VLO) and the slow but steady rise the company has seen.

youtube.com - 2026-07-13 13:00:06

Micron, SanDisk, Western Digital Fall 6% as SK Hynix's Weak Outlook Rattles Memory Stocks

Memory and storage stocks are selling off sharply Monday morning as a weak second-quarter profit estimate for South Korea's SK Hynix rattled the AI memory trade.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-13 09:35:27

Beyond Micron: 2 AI Infrastructure Stocks With Massive Upside Ahead

Micron's AI-fueled rally has cooled, but Seagate and WDC are riding on strong storage demand, margin expansion and upbeat outlook that may power further gains.

zacks.com - 2026-07-10 16:01:06

Friday Morning's Movers: CRCL Crypto Bank, STX & WDC Bull Note, SHOP Upgrade

Seagate (STX) gets an upgrade and Western Digital (WDC) sees a price target hike from Wells Fargo. Diane King Hall explains how it signals a continuing trend in analyst optimism as SK Hynix readies its debut on the Nasdaq Friday.

youtube.com - 2026-07-10 10:30:13

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WDC Price Target Summary

Last Month

$596.67

3 analysts

Last Quarter

$583.95

21 analysts

Last Year

$357.50

64 analysts

All Time

$227.79

116 analysts

WDC Recent Analyst Grades

Date Analyst Firm Action Previous Grade New Grade
2026-07-13 Citigroup Maintain Buy Buy
2026-07-10 Wells Fargo Maintain Overweight Overweight
2026-07-08 Susquehanna Maintain Neutral Neutral
2026-07-01 B of A Securities Maintain Buy Buy
2026-06-29 Cantor Fitzgerald Maintain Overweight Overweight
2026-06-15 Morgan Stanley Maintain Overweight Overweight
2026-06-12 JP Morgan Maintain Overweight Overweight
2026-06-08 Mizuho Maintain Outperform Outperform
2026-06-02 Citigroup Maintain Buy Buy
2026-06-01 Wells Fargo Maintain Overweight Overweight
2026-05-27 Barclays Maintain Overweight Overweight
2026-05-26 Evercore ISI Group Maintain Outperform Outperform
2026-05-04 Baird Maintain Outperform Outperform
2026-05-01 Cantor Fitzgerald Maintain Overweight Overweight
2026-05-01 Barclays Maintain Overweight Overweight
2026-05-01 Evercore ISI Group Maintain Outperform Outperform
2026-05-01 Rosenblatt Maintain Buy Buy
2026-05-01 Citigroup Maintain Buy Buy
2026-05-01 UBS Maintain Neutral Neutral
2026-05-01 TD Cowen Maintain Buy Buy
2026-05-01 Wells Fargo Maintain Overweight Overweight
2026-04-27 B of A Securities Maintain Buy Buy
2026-04-22 Barclays Maintain Overweight Overweight
2026-04-21 UBS Maintain Neutral Neutral
2026-04-16 JP Morgan Maintain Overweight Overweight
2026-04-13 Citigroup Maintain Buy Buy
2026-04-06 Morgan Stanley Maintain Overweight Overweight
2026-02-09 Wedbush Maintain Outperform Outperform
2026-02-04 Cantor Fitzgerald Maintain Overweight Overweight
2026-02-04 Goldman Sachs Maintain Neutral Neutral