Western Digital Corporation (WDC)
NASDAQ: WDCTechnologyElectronic ComponentsUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
WDC stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $151.76B
- P/E (TTM)
- 15.06
- Forward P/E
- 12.74
- EPS (TTM)
- $26.92
- Dividend yield
- 0.12% ($0.50)
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 8, 2026
- 52-week range
- 112.52 – 799.87
- Day range
- 397.02 – 409.39
- Volume / Avg
- 7.16M / 7.66M
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 374.32M
- Next earnings
- Oct 29, 2026
52-week range
WDC stock today
Western Digital (WDC) closed at $405.42 on Oct 7, down 1.37% (-$5.62), versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. At this level, WDC sits in the middle of its 52-week range of $112.52 to $799.87: 49.3% below the high, set on Jun 18, 2026 and 260.3% above the low. WDC is up 135.3% year to date, outperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 238.0%.
At 15.1x trailing earnings, Western Digital trades below the peer-group median of 50.5x. Its forward P/E of 12.7x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. Western Digital's next earnings report is expected on Oct 29, 2026. Western Digital pays an annual dividend of $0.50 per share, a 0.12% yield at the current price.
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About Western Digital
Company profileWestern Digital Corporation engages in the development, manufacture, and sale of 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 sales personnel, dealers, distributors, retailers, and subsidiaries.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Electronic Components
- CEO
- Mr. Tiang Yew Tan
- Headquarters
- San Jose, CA
- Employees
- 40,000
- Website
- westerndigital.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2026, Western Digital generated $12.92 billion in revenue, up 35.7% from fiscal 2025, its 3rd consecutive year of revenue growth. Net income was $9.42 billion (+398.9% year over year), for a net margin of 72.9% versus a median of 4.9% in the prior 5 years. Gross margin was 48.9% (up from 38.8%) and operating margin 34.5%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $12.92B | $9.52B | $6.32B | $6.25B | $18.79B |
| Growth | +35.70% | +50.70% | +0.99% | -66.72% | +11.06% |
| Net income | $9.42B | $1.89B | $-798.00M | $-1.68B | $1.55B |
| EPS (diluted) | $24.28 | $5.12 | $-2.61 | $-5.37 | $4.89 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (26 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$673.50+66.12%
- Strong buy 4
- Buy 17
- Hold 5
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Oct 29, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $3.97
- Last reported (Q4 2026)
- Aug 14, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $8.28 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $0.50
- Dividend yield
- 0.12%
- Last payment
- $0.15
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 8, 2026
WDC news
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Western Digital peers
Technology sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STXSeagate Technology Holdings PLC | 807.57 | +0.24% | $183.64B | vs WDC |
| COHRCoherent Corp. | 334.56 | -1.12% | $65.52B | vs WDC |
| TELTE Connectivity plc | 215.83 | -1.68% | $62.49B | vs WDC |
| SNDKSandisk Corporation | 1,692.42 | +1.92% | $247.80B | vs WDC |
| PEverpure Inc. Class A | 152.66 | +3.71% | $50.87B | vs WDC |
| KLACKLA Corporation | 196.83 | -0.32% | $256.86B | vs WDC |
| NTAPNetApp Inc. | 235.77 | +3.20% | $46.31B | vs WDC |
| NVMINova Ltd. | 377.77 | -4.24% | $12.02B | vs WDC |
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Western Digital stock FAQ
What is Western Digital's stock price today?
WDC last traded at $405.42 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, down 1.37% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Western Digital pay a dividend?
Yes. Western Digital pays $0.50 per share annually, a 0.12% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.15 had an ex-dividend date of Sep 8, 2026.
When is Western Digital's next earnings date?
Western Digital is expected to report earnings on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $3.97.
What is WDC's P/E ratio?
WDC trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 15.06 and a forward P/E of 12.74, compared with a median of 50.5 for its closest peers.
Is Western Digital in the S&P 500?
Yes. Western Digital (WDC) is a constituent of the S&P 500 index.
Who is Western Digital's CEO?
Mr. Tiang Yew Tan is the chief executive officer of Western Digital Corporation, which has about 40,000 employees.
Has WDC ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent WDC stock split was a 1323-for-1000 split on Feb 24, 2025, one of 2 splits on record.