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WDC
Western Digital Corporation
$354.19
-24.32
(-6.43%)
| Exchange: | NASDAQ |
| Market Cap: | 132.581B |
| Shares Outstanding: | 39.615M |
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About The Company
| Sector: | TechnologyView sector performance | |||||
| Industry: | Computer HardwareView industry performance | |||||
| CEO: | Tiang Yew Tan | |||||
| Full Time Employees: | 40000 | |||||
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| Website: | https://www.westerndigital.com |
Western Digital Corporation designs, manufactures, and markets a broad range of data storage devices and software solutions across the United States, China, Hong Kong, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the rest of Asia, serving an international market. The company’s product lineup includes client devices such as hard disk drives (HDDs) and solid-state drives (SSDs) for computing platforms like desktops, notebooks, smart video systems, gaming consoles, and set-top boxes. They also provide flash-based embedded storage solutions for mobile phones, tablets, laptops, and various portable and wearable technologies, extending into automotive, Internet of Things (IoT), industrial, and connected home applications. Additionally, Western Digital produces flash-based memory wafers. For data centers, their offerings comprise enterprise helium hard drives and sophisticated flash-based SSDs, often bundled with software tailored for enterprise servers, online transaction processing, data analysis, and other business applications. This segment also includes comprehensive data storage systems, tiered storage models, and various data storage platforms. Consumer-oriented client solutions consist of external HDDs in both mobile and desktop configurations, portable SSDs, and removable memory cards compatible with mobile phones, tablets, imaging systems, cameras, and smart video systems. Furthermore, they offer universal serial bus (USB) flash drives for computing and general consumer markets, alongside wireless drive products designed for on-the-go content backup and high-definition streaming of media and documents to tablets, smartphones, and PCs. Western Digital sells its diverse portfolio through original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), distributors, dealers, resellers, and retailers, utilizing its prominent G-Technology, SanDisk, and WD brands. Founded in 1970, the corporation is headquartered in San Jose, California.
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Welcome to MARKETSNAP’s SWOT analysis for Western Digital Corporation, or WDC as it’s known on the ticker. If you’re a long-term investor looking to dig into a major player in the data storage game, you’re in the right place. Today, we’re breaking down the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats for Western Digital, a company that’s been at the forefront of storage solutions for decades. We’ll cover the latest developments, financials, and trends to help you decide if this stock fits…
Industry Peers
| TICKER | COMPANY | MKT CAP | P/E | FWD P/E | ROIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WDC | Western Digital Corporation | 132.6B | 12.2 | 35.5 | 40.2% |
 STX | Seagate Technology Holdings plc | 146.0B | 43.9 | 43.1 | 51.4% |
 SNDK | Sandisk Corporation | 182.2B | 16.7 | 18.9 | 64.4% |
 HPE | Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company | 73.6B | 27.4 | 14.5 | 6.2% |
 ANET | Arista Networks, Inc. | 215.8B | 55.1 | 41.6 | 21.8% |
 NTAP | NetApp, Inc. | 41.7B | 28.4 | 26.6 | 21.1% |
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| Year | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 6,317,000 | 9,520,000 | 12,919,000 |
| Gross Profit | 1,773,000 | 3,692,000 | 6,311,000 |
| EBITDA | 243,000 | 1,938,000 | 10,280,000 |
| Operating Income | -403,000 | 2,334,000 | 4,453,000 |
| Net Income | -798,000 | 1,861,000 | 9,424,000 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Balance Sheet
| Year | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | 24,188,000 | 14,002,000 | 13,861,000 |
| Total Liabilities | 13,141,000 | 8,462,000 | 4,997,000 |
| Total Stockholders Equity | 11,047,000 | 5,540,000 | 8,864,000 |
| Total Debt | 7,434,000 | 4,711,000 | 1,052,000 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 1,551,000 | 2,114,000 | 1,579,000 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Cash Flow Statement
| Year | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | -294,000 | 1,691,000 | 3,929,000 |
| Capital Expenditure | -487,000 | -407,000 | -418,000 |
| Free Cash Flow | -781,000 | 1,284,000 | 3,511,000 |
| Net Income | -798,000 | 1,889,000 | 9,424,000 |
| Net Change in Cash | -144,000 | 235,000 | -535,000 |
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Analyst Estimates
| Fiscal Year | 2030 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
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| Estimated Revenue (Low) | 32,156,072.865 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Revenue (High) | 45,139,113.349 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Revenue (Avg) | 38,614,000 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Low) | 22,821,061.683 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (High) | 34,618,576.221 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Avg) | 28,689,292.633 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Low) | 19,701,228.971 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (High) | 30,704,895.600 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Avg) | 25,174,590.065 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Low) | 2,609,118.082 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (High) | 3,662,551.623 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Avg) | 3,133,109.135 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (Avg) | 65.730 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (High) | 80.170 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (Low) | 51.440 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated Revenue) | 5 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated EPS) | 1 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
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Strengths (preview)
- Robust Revenue Performance: WDC has demonstrated consistent revenue generation as per the income statement data, with historical figures indicating stable top-line growth. This reflects strong market positioning within the data storage industry, supported by a diversified product portfolio across various segments as detailed in revenue product segments.
- Positive Free Cash Flow: The cash flow statements highlight a healthy free cash flow yield (as per key metrics TTM), indicating WDC’s ability to generate cash after capital expenditures. This financial flexibility supports ongoing innovation and operational stability, critical in the competitive technology sector.
- Strong Industry Standing: WDC benefits from a solid position within the technology hardware and equipment industry, as evidenced by industry and sector performance metrics. The company’s performance aligns with or exceeds industry averages over multiple timeframes (1w, 1m, 3m, 6m, 1y, 5y), showcasing resilience and competitive strength.
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Based on current fundamentals and analyst forecasts, MarketSnap estimates WDC intrinsic value between $850.33 – $945.39 per share. This depends on revenue growth, margins, and discount rate.
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Common questions about WDC valuation
Is Western Digital Corporation (WDC) overvalued or undervalued right now?
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Is WDC a buy, hold, or sell for long-term investors?
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What is WDC’s P/E ratio?
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Trading Metrics:
| Open: | 363.76 | Previous Close: | 378.51 | |
| Day Low: | 348.23 | Day High: | 367.34 | |
| Year Low: | 121.72 | Year High: | 799.87 | |
| Price Avg 50: | 437.87 | Price Avg 200: | 413.26 | |
| Volume: | 12.599M | Average Volume: | 8.427M |
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