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Western Digital Corporation

WDC Large Cap

Technology · Computer Hardware

Updated: Jun 13, 2026, 23:46 UTC

$562.92
+6.35% today
52W: $56.27 – $602.54
52W Low: $56.27 Position: 92.7% 52W High: $602.54

Price Chart

Key Metrics

P/E Ratio
33.67x
Price-to-Earnings
Forward P/E
31.41x
Forward Price/Earnings
P/S Ratio
16.48x
Price-to-Sales
EV/EBITDA
49.01x
Enterprise Value/EBITDA
Div. Yield
0.11%
Annual dividend yield
Market Cap
$194B
Market Capitalization
Revenue Growth
45.5%
YoY Revenue Growth
Profit Margin
55.29%
Net profit margin
ROE
85.92%
Return on Equity
Beta
2.2
Market sensitivity
Short Interest
10.43%
% of float sold short
Avg. Volume
7,761,507
Average daily volume

Valuation Analysis

Signal
Overvalued
vs. S&P 500 avg P/E (24.7x)
Analyst Consensus
Buy
23 analysts
Avg. Price Target
$547.09
-2.81% upside
Target Range
$360.00 – $685.00

About the Company

Western Digital Corporation develops, manufactures, and sells 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 manufacturers, sales personnel, dealers, distributors, and retailers. The company has a collaboration with Open Quantum Design for the development of quantum error correction technology and related systems to advance reliable quantum computing. Western Digital Corporation was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.

Sector: Technology Industry: Computer Hardware Country: United States Employees: 40,000 Exchange: NMS

Western Digital Corporation Stock at a Glance

Western Digital Corporation (WDC) is currently trading at $562.92 with a market capitalization of $194B. The trailing P/E ratio stands at 33.67x, with a forward P/E of 31.41x. The 52-week range spans from $56.27 to $602.54; the current price is 6.6% below the yearly high. Year-over-year revenue growth stands at +45.5%. The net profit margin stands at 55.29%.

💰 Dividend

Western Digital Corporation pays an annual dividend of $0.60 per share, representing a yield of 0.11%. The payout ratio stands at 2.69%.

📊 Analyst Rating

23 analysts rate Western Digital Corporation (WDC) on consensus: Buy. The average price target is $547.09, implying -2.81% from the current price. Analyst price targets range from $360.00 to $685.00.

Western Digital Corporation: The Investment Case in Detail

Western Digital Corporation (WDC) operates in the Technology — specifically Computer Hardware — and is headquartered in United States. Below is a structured read of the investment case built directly from the latest fundamentals, valuation multiples, analyst positioning and smart-money flows. Each section translates raw numbers into the investment logic they imply, so you can decide whether the risk/reward fits your portfolio.

The Bull Case

Top-line momentum is unusually strong with revenue expanding 45.5% year-over-year, a pace that puts the company well above the market average and signals genuine demand traction rather than mere cyclical tailwind. The combination of a 45.43% gross margin and 37.01% operating margin shows the business converts revenue into profit efficiently — a hallmark of competitive moat. Return on equity of 85.92% places management among the most capital-efficient operators in the public market — every euro of shareholder capital is working hard.

The Bear Case

With a beta near 2.2, the share price moves sharply more than the broader market — drawdowns in market corrections can be unusually severe and require strong nerves. Short interest sits at 10.43% of float — a meaningful contingent of professionals is positioned for the share to fall, which deserves attention even if their thesis may turn out to be wrong. Our valuation screen flags the stock as overvalued — current multiples imply the business needs to deliver well above its recent trajectory to justify the price.

Valuation in Context

With a PEG ratio of 0.5, the price-to-earnings multiple is actually below the company's growth rate — classic value-meets-growth territory that Peter Lynch would have called a 'GARP' opportunity. The EV/EBITDA multiple of 49.01x reflects rich expectations — historically, multiples at this level have proven hard to maintain for more than a few quarters.

What to Watch Next

  • The share is trading at 92.7% of its 52-week range — a break above the recent high opens technical upside, a failure here often invites profit-taking.

Investment Thesis: Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths
  • Strong revenue growth of 45.5% YoY
  • Profitable with 55.29% net margin
  • High return on equity (85.92% ROE)
  • Analyst consensus: Buy
  • Solid balance sheet with low debt (D/E 17.81)
  • Positive free cash flow
Weaknesses
  • Currently flagged as overvalued
  • High volatility (Beta 2.2)
  • High short interest (10.43%)

Technical Snapshot

50-Day MA
$449.12
+25.34% vs. price
200-Day MA
$253.77
+121.82% vs. price
Below 52W High
−6.6%
$602.54
Above 52W Low
+900.4%
$56.27

Price trades above both the 50- and 200-day moving averages, with 50d above 200d — a classic bullish setup (golden-cross alignment).

Risk Profile

Market Risk (Beta)
2.2 · High
Moves more than the overall market
Short Interest
10.43% · High
% of float sold short
Debt-to-Equity
17.81 · Low
Total debt / equity

The data points to above-average price swings, elevated short interest (10.43%).

Trading Data

50-Day MA: $449.12
200-Day MA: $253.77
Volume: 6,273,655
Avg. Volume: 7,761,507
Short Ratio: 4.01
P/B Ratio: 26.91x
Debt/Equity: 17.81x
Free Cash Flow: $2.1B

💵 Dividend Info

Dividend Yield
0.11%
Annual Rate
$0.60
Payout Ratio
2.69%

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