Western Digital Market Valuation and Analyst Ratings
Western Digital (WDC) has experienced significant price volatility in 2026, reaching a 52-week high of $799.87 before facing a series of sell-offs driven by profit-taking and valuation concerns. While the company exceeded Q4 2026 earnings expectations with $3.75 billion in revenue, analysts are divided, with price targets ranging from $350 to $900 amid a strategic plan to separate its flash and HDD business units.
Aggregated from 10 sources · Updated 25 Aug 2026, 03:09 UTC (UTC)
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Western Digital reported fiscal fourth-quarter 2026 revenue of $3.75 billion and adjusted earnings of $3.56 per share, exceeding analyst estimates.
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Western Digital stock fell 5.55% on August 24, 2026, following a broader sector decline and post-earnings profit-taking.
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JPMorgan raised its price target for WDC to $650 from $530, maintaining an Overweight rating due to positive pricing trends in the HDD industry.
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UBS maintained a Neutral rating on WDC but lowered its price target to $525 from $560 in August 2026, citing compressing valuation multiples.
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The company's stock reached a 52-week high of $799.87 and a 52-week low of $73.14 during the 2025-2026 period.
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Western Digital is proceeding with a strategic separation of its NAND flash and hard disk drive (HDD) business units, expected to conclude by the end of the fiscal year.
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Morningstar and GuruFocus research models indicate WDC is overvalued, with one model estimating an intrinsic value of $329.76 against a market price near $500.
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Insider trading data shows $28.7 million in Western Digital shares were sold over a three-month period ending in April 2026.
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Baird raised its price target for WDC to $630, while Summit Insights downgraded the stock to Hold due to risks in the transition to HAMR technology.
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Reports indicate Western Digital and Kioxia have renewed discussions regarding a potential merger of their NAND flash operations.
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Ceredex Value Advisors LLC acquired a new equity position in Western Digital Corporation in August 2026.