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Western Digital is experiencing a transformative AI-driven demand surge, with revenue accelerating 43.8% YoY to $3.7B in 2026Q4 and gross margins expanding to a record 54.1%. The company has dramatically deleveraged, cutting total debt from $9.1B to $1.1B, and...
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Revenue surged 43.8% YoY to $3.7B in 2026Q4, with gross margin expanding to a record 54.1% from 29.6% in 2024Q3, reflecting strong pricing power and operating leverage.
Western Digital Corp presents a compelling investment case driven by disciplined execution and market leadership in the storage industry.
The company's strategic focus on high-capacity nearline HDDs positions it well to capitalize on growing data storage demands.
Western Digital Corporation's trailing and forward P/E ratios suggest the stock may be attractively valued relative to its earnings potential.
Trailing total returns as of 9/23/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Aug 5, 2026 | $3.56+7.6% vs $3.31 | $3.7B+1.3% vs $3.7B |
Q2 2026 Apr 30, 2026 | $2.72+13.8% vs $2.39 | $3.3B+2.8% vs $3.2B |
Q1 2026 Jan 29, 2026 | $2.13+10.4% vs $1.93 | $3.0B+3.0% vs $2.9B |
Q4 2025 Oct 30, 2025 | $1.78+11.9% vs $1.59 | $2.8B+3.2% vs $2.7B |
It's impossible to take all the risk out of investing. But that doesn't mean investors can't make a good attempt.
Western Digital (NASDAQ:WDC | WDC Price Prediction) stock is sliding in Tuesday afternoon trading, even as the company leans harder into its AI storage pitch. Western Digital shares are down 4% to $411.
The latest trading day saw Western Digital (WDC) settling at $426.94, representing a -4.53% change from its previous close.
Seagate and Western Digital both posted blockbuster quarters with nearly identical revenue guidance, yet one is shipping next-generation HAMR drives into hyperscale contracts right now while the other bets its future on timing the market perfectly.
Benchmark WDC against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.
Key metrics vs top competitors for Western Digital Corporation (WDC)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $464.60 | $160.14B | 18.73 | 35.7% | 72.95% | 132.97% | 0.11% | |
| $919.84 | $206.25B | 66.18 | 34.06% | 26.11% | 348.17% | — | |
| $1096.16 | $1.24T | 144.42 | 48.85% | 55.91% | 70.55% | — | |
| $1887.04 | $279.45B | 25.58 | 175.3% | 56.46% | 93.13% | — | |
| $192.91 | $38.21B | 30.33 | 5.37% | 19.19% | 113.67% | — | |
| $86.22 | $28.49B | 183.45 | — | 5.89% | 17.22% | — |
Western Digital Corporation (WDC) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Western Digital Corporation (WDC) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Aug 5, 2026·SEC
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Western Digital Corporation (WDC) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Western Digital Corporation (WDC) reported $12.92B in revenue for fiscal year 2026. This represents a 209% increase from $4.18B in 1997.
Western Digital Corporation (WDC) grew revenue by 35.7% over the past year. This is strong growth.
Yes, Western Digital Corporation (WDC) is profitable, generating $9.42B in net income for fiscal year 2026 (72.9% net margin).
Yes, Western Digital Corporation (WDC) pays a dividend with a yield of 0.11%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Western Digital Corporation (WDC) has a return on equity (ROE) of 133.0%. This is excellent, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.
Western Digital Corporation (WDC) generated $3.22B in free cash flow for fiscal year 2026. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
