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Western Digital Corporation (WDC) Stock

Western Digital Corporation Stock Details, Movements and Public Alerts

Stock Details

Western Digital Corporation (WDC), a prominent company in the technology sector within the computer storage devices industry, is based in USA and primarily trades on the NASDAQ.Currently, the stock is trading at $68.82. Over the past 52 weeks, it has ranged between $28.78 and $69.72. This places the current price at 98.7% of its 52-week high and 139.1% above its 52-week low. Recent trading volume was recorded at 7,878,242. The International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) for this stock is US9581021055.

Market Cap

$22.08B

52-Week High

$69.72

-1.29% from high

52-Week Low

$28.78

+139.12% from low

Avg Daily Volume

7,878,242

Fundamentals

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio (TTM)

21.67

Near market average

Forward P/E

11.48

Earnings expected to grow

PEG Ratio

490.33

Potentially overvalued

Price to Book

4.26

EV/EBITDA

16.78

EPS (TTM)

$2.92

Price to Sales

1.42

Beta

1.54

More volatile than market

How is WDC valued relative to its earnings and growth?
Western Digital Corporation trades at a P/E ratio of 21.67, which is near the market average of approximately 20, suggesting the market views it as fairly valued relative to its earnings. Looking ahead, the forward P/E of 11.48 is lower than the current P/E, indicating analysts expect earnings to grow over the next year. The PEG ratio of 490.33 indicates a premium valuation even accounting for growth.
What is WDC's risk profile compared to the market?
With a beta of 1.54, Western Digital Corporation is significantly more volatile than the market. For every 10% market move, this stock tends to move 15% in the same direction. Higher beta stocks offer greater potential returns but with increased risk. The price-to-book ratio of 4.26 shows investors value the company above its book value, which often reflects intangible assets or growth prospects.

Performance & Growth

Profit Margin

10.50%

Operating Margin

15.40%

Return on Equity

13.60%

Return on Assets

5.56%

Revenue Growth (YoY)

-41.00%

Earnings Growth (YoY)

-95.90%

How profitable and efficient is WDC's business model?
Western Digital Corporation achieves a profit margin of 10.50%, meaning it retains $10.50 from every $100 in revenue after all expenses. This represents a solid margin typical of well-run businesses, showing the company can effectively balance revenue generation with cost control. The operating margin of 15.40% reveals how efficiently the company runs its core business operations before interest and taxes. With ROE at 13.60% and ROA at 5.56%, the company achieves moderate returns on invested capital.
What are WDC's recent growth trends?
Western Digital Corporation's revenue declined by 41.00% year-over-year, indicating challenges in maintaining sales momentum. This contraction may reflect market headwinds, competitive pressures, or strategic transitions. Earnings decreased by 95.90% year-over-year, reflecting the bottom-line impact of business performance. These growth metrics should be evaluated against COMPUTER STORAGE DEVICES industry averages for proper context.

Company Size & Market

Shares Outstanding

348.88M

Book Value/Share

$14.83

Asset Type

Common Stock

What is WDC's market capitalization and position?
Western Digital Corporation has a market capitalization of $22.08B, classifying it as a large-cap stock ($10B-$200B). Large-caps are typically industry leaders with established business models, offering a balance of stability and growth potential. They often provide dividend income and are core holdings in institutional portfolios. With 348.88M shares outstanding, the company's ownership is relatively concentrated. As a participant in the COMPUTER STORAGE DEVICES industry, it competes with other firms in this sector.
How does WDC's price compare to its book value?
Western Digital Corporation's book value per share is $14.83, while the current stock price is $68.82, resulting in a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 4.64. This high P/B ratio indicates significant intangible assets, strong brand value, or high growth expectations. Technology and consumer brand companies often trade at elevated P/B ratios due to intellectual property and competitive advantages not reflected on the balance sheet. As a common stock, this represents equity ownership with voting rights.

Analyst Ratings

Analyst Target Price

$59.38

13.72% downside potential

Analyst Recommendations

Strong Buy

5

Buy

15

Hold

5

Sell

0

Strong Sell

0

How reliable are analyst predictions for WDC?
25 analysts cover WDC with 80% recommending buy/strong buy ratings. Analyst predictions have mixed reliability - studies show consensus rarely beats market returns consistently. The strong bullish consensus may already be priced in. The consensus target of $59.38 implies -13.7% downside, but targets are often adjusted to follow price moves rather than predict them.
What is the Wall Street consensus on WDC?
Current analyst recommendations:5 Strong Buy, 15 Buy, 5 Hold, 00The bullish tilt suggests optimism about future prospects, though investors should conduct independent research.Remember that analyst opinions often lag price movements and can be influenced by investment banking relationships.

Fundamentals last updated: Jul 1, 2025, 03:59 AM

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