Western Digital Corporation develops, manufactures, and sells data storage devices and solutions. 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; flash-based memory wafers; and embedded storage solutions and flash products. 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, including HDDs and drive configurations for use in data storage systems and tiered storage models; and data storage platforms and systems. In addition, it offers client solutions, such as external HDD storage products in mobile and desktop form; client SSDs; removable cards that are used in consumer devices comprising mobile phones, tablets, imaging systems, and still and action video cameras; 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, resellers, and retailers. It operates in the United States, China, Hong Kong, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, rest of Asia, and internationally. Western Digital Corporation was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
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| 4/20/2026 | $378.00 → $410.00 | Outperform | Evercore ISI |
| 4/17/2026 | $375.00 → $415.00 | Buy | BofA Securities |
| 3/31/2026 | $340.00 | Mkt Perform → Outperform | Bernstein |
| 1/30/2026 | $200.00 → $325.00 | Buy | TD Cowen |
| 12/5/2025 | $193.00 | Buy | China Renaissance |
| 10/31/2025 | $90.00 → $200.00 | Buy | TD Cowen |
| 10/21/2025 | $141.00 → $145.00 | Buy | BofA Securities |
| 9/29/2025 | $90.00 → $125.00 | Buy | Rosenblatt |
| 9/16/2025 | $96.00 | Mkt Perform | Bernstein |
| 7/31/2025 | $58.00 → $90.00 | Buy | TD Cowen |
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Evercore ISI reiterated coverage of Western Digital with a rating of Outperform and set a new price target of $410.00 from $378.00 previously
BofA Securities reiterated coverage of Western Digital with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $415.00 from $375.00 previously
Bernstein upgraded Western Digital from Mkt Perform to Outperform and set a new price target of $340.00
TD Cowen reiterated coverage of Western Digital with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $325.00 from $200.00 previously
China Renaissance initiated coverage of Western Digital with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $193.00
TD Cowen reiterated coverage of Western Digital with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $200.00 from $90.00 previously
BofA Securities reiterated coverage of Western Digital with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $145.00 from $141.00 previously
Rosenblatt reiterated coverage of Western Digital with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $125.00 from $90.00 previously
Bernstein initiated coverage of Western Digital with a rating of Mkt Perform and set a new price target of $96.00
TD Cowen reiterated coverage of Western Digital with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $90.00 from $58.00 previously
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WD Takes the Stage at Computex to Reframe AI Infrastructure as a Data System and Demonstrates the Storage Innovations and Platforms Required to Scale Persistent AI Workloads Economically and Reliably Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:WDC), the storage foundation of the AI-driven data economy, today announced its presence at Computex 2026 to help the industry understand that AI infrastructure is fundamentally a data system, not just a compute system. Every AI workload - from training and inference to agentic and physical AI – continuously creates data that persists, compounds, and expands over time. This dynamic is fundamentally changing how businesses must design AI infrastructure for s
Veteran technology executive and AI infrastructure leader brings deep expertise in enterprise AI, data infrastructure and cloud computing Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:WDC), the storage foundation of the AI-driven data economy, today announced the appointment of Manuvir Das to its board of directors, effective May 26, 2026. Das previously held senior leadership roles at NVIDIA, Dell EMC, and Microsoft, and brings deep expertise in enterprise AI, data infrastructure, and cloud computing. He currently serves as an Operating Partner in the Digital Infrastructure group at Stonepeak Partners LP, a position he assumed in April 2025. "Manuvir is a highly respected technology leader with
Data concludes surveyed enterprises prefer a proven and reliable storage layer when considering AI infrastructure as global data creation and retention reach new highs As AI has evolved into continuous, production-scale data systems, the challenge of managing the explosive growth of data storage requirements is now at the same level as compute challenges. In a new survey of a cross-section of its largest global customers and distributors, Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:WDC) found that, amongst other unique market insights, enterprises are prioritizing infrastructure that delivers proven reliability, predictable economics, and the ability to scale data over time. The findings reinfo
Ultrastar® HDDs currently in customer qualification introduce PQC-ready secure boot and firmware protection, establishing a new standard for device trust in the Quantum Era Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:WDC), the storage foundation of the AI-driven data economy, today announced a significant step in next-generation infrastructure security with the integration of post-quantum cryptography (PQC) into its newest high-capacity Ultrastar® UltraSMR hard disk drives. As AI infrastructure evolves from compute-centric deployments to data systems that persistently retain information across every inference, training run, and interaction, the durability and security of that data becomes foundat
First‑Time Inclusion Reflects WD's Leadership in Building the Sustainable, Scalable and Energy-Efficient Infrastructure Needed for the AI-Driven Data Economy Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:WDC) today announced it has been included in the 2026 S&P Dow Jones Best‑in‑Class Index (DJ BIC) North America for the first time, recognizing the company's leadership in building sustainable infrastructure for AI systems operating at increasing scale. The inclusion, effective May 1, 2026, reflects WD's strong performance across environmental, social, governance, and economic pillars. The S&P DJ BIC North America recognizes sustainability leaders among the largest 600 companies in the S&P Global
Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:WDC) today announced that it has entered into exchange agreements with certain institutional investors on May 5, 2026, pursuant to which WD will receive an aggregate of 1,865,801 shares of WD common stock in exchange for an aggregate of 653,203 shares of common stock of Sandisk Corporation ("Sandisk"). The exchanges are expected to settle on May 7, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. Upon the settlement of the exchanges, WD will continue to own 1,038,681 shares of Sandisk common stock, which it intends to dispose of in one or more subsequent exchanges for WD debt held by WD creditors and/or in exchange for outstanding shares of WD common stock
Q3FY26 Highlights: Revenue of $3.34 billion, up 45% year-over-year GAAP gross margin of 50.2%; non-GAAP gross margin of 50.5% GAAP diluted EPS of $8.20; non-GAAP diluted EPS of $2.72 Cash flow from operations of $1.12 billion; free cash flow of $978 million Q4FY26 revenue expected to be up 36% to 44% year-over-year Q4FY26 non-GAAP gross margin expected to be in the range of 51% to 52% Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:WDC) today reported fiscal third quarter 2026 financial results for the period ended April 3, 2026. "WD started calendar year 2026 with great execution, driving strong sequential and year-over-year revenue growth in all our end markets, while expanding
FY2025 Annual Sustainability Report Highlights Industry Recognition, Ambitious Targets, and Breakthrough Circularity Innovation, Underscoring WD's Leadership in Sustainable, Cost-Efficient Infrastructure for the AI-Driven Data Economy Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:WDC), the storage foundation of the AI-driven data economy, today released its FY2025 Annual Sustainability Report. As AI systems scale, so does the volume of data they generate and retain, making storage infrastructure both foundational and increasingly energy intensive. WD is addressing this challenge by delivering storage solutions designed for efficiency at scale and integrating sustainability into the core of how AI d
Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:WDC) today announced management participation in the following upcoming investor conferences: Event: Barclays 18th Annual Americas Select Conference 2026 Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 6:15 a.m. PT / 9:15 a.m. ET Event: J.P. Morgan 2026 Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference Date: Monday, May 18, 2026, at 1:10 p.m. PT / 4:10 p.m. ET Event: Bank of America Global Technology Conference 2026 Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 8:40 a.m. PT / 11:40 a.m. ET Event: 2026 Evercore Global TMT Conference Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 8:45 a.m. PT / 11:45 a.m. ET The management presentations will be available as live webcasts, accessible th
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. The company will host a conference call with the investment community to discuss these results on April 30, 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 Western Digital, builds the storage infrastructure that powers certainty in the AI-driven data economy. At the forefront of innovation, WD partners with the world's leading hyperscalers, cloud service providers, and enterprises to enable relia
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Ultrastar® HDDs currently in customer qualification introduce PQC-ready secure boot and firmware protection, establishing a new standard for device trust in the Quantum Era Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:WDC), the storage foundation of the AI-driven data economy, today announced a significant step in next-generation infrastructure security with the integration of post-quantum cryptography (PQC) into its newest high-capacity Ultrastar® UltraSMR hard disk drives. As AI infrastructure evolves from compute-centric deployments to data systems that persistently retain information across every inference, training run, and interaction, the durability and security of that data becomes foundat
Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:WDC) today announced that it has entered into exchange agreements with certain institutional investors on May 5, 2026, pursuant to which WD will receive an aggregate of 1,865,801 shares of WD common stock in exchange for an aggregate of 653,203 shares of common stock of Sandisk Corporation ("Sandisk"). The exchanges are expected to settle on May 7, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. Upon the settlement of the exchanges, WD will continue to own 1,038,681 shares of Sandisk common stock, which it intends to dispose of in one or more subsequent exchanges for WD debt held by WD creditors and/or in exchange for outstanding shares of WD common stock
Q3FY26 Highlights: Revenue of $3.34 billion, up 45% year-over-year GAAP gross margin of 50.2%; non-GAAP gross margin of 50.5% GAAP diluted EPS of $8.20; non-GAAP diluted EPS of $2.72 Cash flow from operations of $1.12 billion; free cash flow of $978 million Q4FY26 revenue expected to be up 36% to 44% year-over-year Q4FY26 non-GAAP gross margin expected to be in the range of 51% to 52% Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:WDC) today reported fiscal third quarter 2026 financial results for the period ended April 3, 2026. "WD started calendar year 2026 with great execution, driving strong sequential and year-over-year revenue growth in all our end markets, while expanding
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. The company will host a conference call with the investment community to discuss these results on April 30, 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 Western Digital, builds the storage infrastructure that powers certainty in the AI-driven data economy. At the forefront of innovation, WD partners with the world's leading hyperscalers, cloud service providers, and enterprises to enable relia
Now Rebranded as WD, the Company Unveils 100TB+ HDD Roadmap, Performance- and Power-Optimized Hard Drive Breakthroughs, and an Intelligent Platform Solution Redefining Storage Economics and Time-to-Value for Customers Key Highlights: Accelerated high-capacity roadmap: New world's highest capacity 40TB1 UltraSMR ePMR HDD is in customer qualifications now; HAMR HDD capacities scaling to 100TB+ and continued HAMR qualification momentum with hyperscale customers; overlapping technology paths (ePMR and HAMR) give customers choice and flexibility for smooth transitions without disruption New performance drive technology: High Bandwidth Drive and Dual Pivot design technologies deliver 2x b
Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:WDC) today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized an additional $4.0 billion for share repurchases by the company pursuant to its share purchase program. As of February 2, 2026, the company had approximately $484 million remaining under the prior share repurchase authorization. The additional repurchase authorization is effective immediately. Share repurchases may be made on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions and may be made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan. "The expanded $4.0 billion buyback authorization demonstrates our confidence in WD's future and commitment to shareholder value," said CEO Irving Tan. "Our capital a
Q2FY26 Highlights: Revenue of $3.02 billion, up 25% year over year GAAP gross margin of 45.7%; non-GAAP gross margin of 46.1% GAAP diluted EPS of $4.73; non-GAAP diluted EPS of $2.13 Cash flow from operations of $745 million; free cash flow of $653 million Q3FY26 revenue expected to be up approximately 40% year over year at mid-point Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:WDC) today reported fiscal second quarter 2026 financial results for the period ended January 2, 2026. "Western Digital's strong performance this quarter reflects our disciplined execution to meet demand in the AI-driven data economy, and the confidence our customers place in our ability to deliver reliabl
Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ:WDC) plans to announce its second quarter fiscal year 2026 financial results after the market closes on Thursday, January 29, 2026. The company will host a conference call with the investment community to discuss these results on January 29, 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 Western Digital At Western Digital, our vision is to unleash the power and value of data. For decades, we have been at the forefront of storage innovation, which fuels our mission to be the market leader in data storage, delivering solutions for now and the future.
NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq (NASDAQ:NDAQ) today announced the results of the annual reconstitution of the Nasdaq-100 Index® (NDX®), which will become effective prior to market open on Monday, December 22, 2025. The following six companies will be added to the Index: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALNY), Ferrovial SE (NASDAQ:FER), Insmed Incorporated (NASDAQ:INSM), Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:MPWR), Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ:STX), Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ:WDC). The Nasdaq-100 Index is a globally recognized index that tracks the performance of 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market® encompassi
Q1FY26 Highlights: Revenue of $2.82 billion, up 27% year over year GAAP diluted EPS of $3.07 and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $1.78 Cash flow from operations of $672 million; free cash flow of $599 million Q2FY26 revenue expected to be up 20% year over year at mid-point Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ:WDC) today reported fiscal first quarter 2026 financial results for the period ended October 3, 2025. "Western Digital continues to execute well in a strong demand environment driven by growth of data storage in the cloud. In our fiscal first quarter, we achieved revenue and gross margin above the high end of our guidance range, while delivering strong free cash flow," said Irving Ta
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Veteran technology executive and AI infrastructure leader brings deep expertise in enterprise AI, data infrastructure and cloud computing Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:WDC), the storage foundation of the AI-driven data economy, today announced the appointment of Manuvir Das to its board of directors, effective May 26, 2026. Das previously held senior leadership roles at NVIDIA, Dell EMC, and Microsoft, and brings deep expertise in enterprise AI, data infrastructure, and cloud computing. He currently serves as an Operating Partner in the Digital Infrastructure group at Stonepeak Partners LP, a position he assumed in April 2025. "Manuvir is a highly respected technology leader with
Western Digital (NASDAQ:WDC) announced today that it has hired Kris Sennesael as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective May 12, 2025. With more than 25 years of experience in finance and general management across the semiconductor and technology industries, Sennesael most recently served as CFO at Skyworks Solutions. "I am excited for Kris to join Western Digital. His tenure of being a hands-on leader and experience across all global markets will further strengthen our position moving forward," said Irving Tan, Western Digital's Chief Executive Officer. "I'm looking forward to his expertise and leadership as we build the future of Western Digital together, balancing investment for innovat
NEW YORK, Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SanDisk Corp. (NASD: SNDK) will replace Leslie Inc. (NASD: LESL) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Tuesday, February 25. S&P 500 constituent Western Digital Corp. (NASD: WDC) is spinning off SanDisk in a transaction expected to be completed on February 24. Western Digital will remain in the S&P 500 post spin-off. Leslie's market capitalization is no longer representative of the small cap market space. Following is a summary of the changes that will take place prior to the open of trading on the effective date: Effective Date Index Name Action Company Name Ticker GICS Sector Feb 25, 2025 S&P SmallCap 600 Additi
Momentum Continues Across Broad Scope of Transaction Activities Company Appoints Key Executive Leaders for Flash and HDD Companies Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ:WDC) ("Western Digital" or "the Company") today provided an update on its previously announced plan to separate into two independent, publicly traded companies. On track for the second half of calendar year 2024, significant progress towards the completion of the separation is underway with key transactional projects including global legal entity establishment, customer and supplier contract transfers, final stage preparation for government filings, and initial executive leadership appointments for both HDD and Flash companies p
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Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ:WDC) today announced that Dr. Thomas (Tom) Caulfield and Miyuki Suzuki have been appointed to its board of directors effective July 6, 2021. Caulfield, currently CEO of GLOBALFOUNDRIES® and Suzuki, a Japanese-based, Fortune 100 business leader, bring semiconductor and global operating experience that complements Western Digital's growth and innovation strategy. "With semiconductor operations across the Asia-Pacific region including our joint venture with Kioxia in Japan, Western Digital makes significant investment in developing memory technology that is extremely complex. This innovation is foundational to the data infrastructure that people around the world