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Western Digital (WDC)

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$76.60 USD

76.60
2,979,545

+0.05 (0.07%)

Updated Aug 4, 2025 03:12 PM ET

Zacks Rank:

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Zacks Rank Definition Annualized Return
1Strong Buy23.75%
2Buy17.82%
3Hold9.58%
4Sell5.28%
5Strong Sell2.61%
S&P50011.30%

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1-Strong Buy of 5 1        

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The scores are based on the trading styles of Value, Growth, and Momentum. There's also a VGM Score ('V' for Value, 'G' for Growth and 'M' for Momentum), which combines the weighted average of the individual style scores into one score.

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  • Growth Score A
  • Momentum Score A
  • VGM Score A

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As an investor, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. That means you want to buy stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2, Strong Buy or Buy, which also has a Score of an A or a B in your personal trading style.

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B Value A Growth D Momentum A VGM

Industry Rank:

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The industry with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top industry (1 out of 265), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Industries. The industry with the worst average Zacks Rank (265 out of 265) would place in the bottom 1%.

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Top 19% (46 out of 246)

Industry: Computer- Storage Devices

Zacks News

Western Digital Corporation, headquartered in Irvine, CA, is one of the largest hard disk drive (HDD) producers in the U.S. The company designs, develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of HDDs used in desktop PCs, servers, network-attached storage devices, video game consoles, digital video recorders and a host of other consumer electronic devices. The acquisition of SanDisk enabled the company to venture into the flash drive storage technology space. Western Digital mainly competes with companies like Intel, Micron, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Seagate Technology and Toshiba Corporation. The company competes with other hard drive manufacturers with offerings in the desktop, notebook, enterprise computer, consumer electronic devices and external storage markets.

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Western Digital Corporation (WDC) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It

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.

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Western Digital (WDC) Ascends But Remains Behind Market: Some Facts to Note

Western Digital (WDC) concluded the recent trading session at $62.79, signifying a +0.29% move from its prior day's close.

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3 AI-Driven Storage Device Stocks in Focus to Maximize Your Returns

Three AI-backed computer storage device stocks in focus are: SMCI, WDC, PSTG.

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Why Is Teradata (TDC) Up 10.8% Since Last Earnings Report?

Teradata (TDC) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

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Why Is Western Digital (WDC) Up 4.1% Since Last Earnings Report?

Western Digital (WDC) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

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Western Digital Corporation (WDC) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know

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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Western Digital's (WDC) Thailand Project Reportedly Gets Approval

Western Digital's (WDC) expansion in Thailand with a $693 million investment is reportedly approved by the country's Board of Investment.

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Seagate (STX) Stock Jumps 19% YTD: Is it Too Late to Invest?

Seagate (STX) expects incremental improvements in mass capacity demand to drive top-line expansion.

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Western Digital Corporation (WDC) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It

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.

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Western Digital Corporation (WDC) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know

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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4 High Earnings Yield Value Bets as Recession Fears Resurface

Unlock your portfolio value by investing in value stocks like WDC, PDD, PFE and GOLD that display impressive earnings yield.

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How to Play Super Micro Computer (SMCI) Stock Before Q4 Earnings?

Super Micro Computer's (SMCI) fiscal fourth-quarter results are expected to reflect strength in its Server & Storage System segment.

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Western Digital (WDC) Q4 Earnings Beat on Higher Revenues

Western Digital's (WDC) fiscal fourth-quarter performance is powered by steady momentum in the cloud segment, along with healthy growth in both the client and consumer segments.

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Western Digital (WDC) Reports Q4 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say

Although the revenue and EPS for Western Digital (WDC) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended June 2024, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

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Western Digital (WDC) Surpasses Q4 Earnings Estimates

Western Digital (WDC) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 14.29% and 0.18%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2024. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

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Western Digital Displays Solid Potential Ahead of Q4 Earnings

Western Digital's (WDC) fiscal fourth-quarter performance is likely to have benefited from solid momentum in HDD.

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Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights NetApp, Western Digital and Pure Storage

NetApp, Western Digital and Pure Storage have been highlighted in this Industry Outlook article.

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3 Storage Devices Stocks to Watch in a Flourishing Industry

Continued momentum in cloud computing, IoT, auto, connected devices and AI is likely to favor the prospects of Zacks Computer - Storage Devices industry players like NTAP, WDC and PSTG amid macroeconomic headwinds.

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Is Western Digital (WDC) a Buy as Wall Street Analysts Look Optimistic?

Based on the average brokerage recommendation (ABR), Western Digital (WDC) should be added to one's portfolio. Wall Street analysts' overly optimistic recommendations cast doubt on the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric. So, is the stock worth buying?

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Netlist (NLST) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -20% and 0.45%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2024. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

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What's in Store for Western Digital (WDC) in Q4 Earnings

Western Digital's (WDC) fiscal fourth-quarter top-line performance is likely to have been driven by strength in the cloud segment, especially higher near-line shipments.

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Factors to Note Ahead of Axcelis' (ACLS) Q2 Earnings Release

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Factors to Note Ahead of Generac's (GNRC) Q2 Earnings Release

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