Western Digital 株価情報 (NASDAQ: WDC)

Western Digital (NASDAQ:WDC) 株価情報

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Western Digital is a leading, vertically integrated supplier of hard disk drives. The HDD market is a practical duopoly with, Western Digital and Seagate being the two largest players. Western Digital designs and manufacturers its HDDs, with much of the manufacturing and workforce located in Asia. The primary consumers of HDDs are data centers.

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Wall Street traded lower on the final session of the month, heading for its third consecutive monthly loss as economic data began reflecting the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">impact of Trump tariffs.</a>
U.S. GDP shrank by 0.3% in the last quarter, marking the first economic contraction since 2022 and missing forecasts for a 0.4% expansion. The decline was driven by a surge in imports and reduced government spending.
Labor market data also disappointed. The ADP National Employment Report showed private employers added just 62,000 jobs in April—the weakest gain in nine months and well below the expected 108,000.
By midday in New York, the S&amp;P 500 was down 1% to 5,500, on pace to end a six-day winning streak. Tech stocks in the Nasdaq 100 lagged ahead of earnings from industry titans Microsoft Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NYSE">MSFT</a>) and Meta Platforms Inc.
Nine of the S&amp;P 500's eleven sectors were in the red, with only consumer staples and health care posting modest gains. Energy and consumer discretionary led the losses, falling 3.3% and 2.7%, respectively.
Commodities were broadly lower. Oil tumbled 3.7% to $58 a barrel, approaching its lowest close since March 2021. Copper—often seen as a gauge of global growth—plunged 5.2% to $4.60 per pound. Natural gas declined 2.5% to $3.17 per million British thermal units.
Bond markets were steady, with the 10-year Treasury yield hovering at 4.17%. Gold dipped 0.3% to $3,330 per ounce, while the U.S. dollar index (DXY) strengthened by the same margin.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) showed resilience, holding steady at around $93,000 despite broader market weakness.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>Chg %</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>40,325.88</td>
<td>-0.5%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,515.27</td>
<td>-0.8%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>19,330.85</td>
<td>-1.1%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>1,953.01</td>
<td>-1.2%</td>
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</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated by 1:20 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) fell 0.9% to $549.56.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) eased 0.5% to $403.24.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;eased 1% to $470.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) fell 1.1% to $193.82.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
Stocks reacting to earnings reports included:
<ul>
<li>Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>): down 0.0%</li>
<li>Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>): down 0.1%</li>
<li>Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>): down 1.5%</li>
<li>Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITW#NYSE">ITW</a>): down 2.4%</li>
<li>Automatic Data Processing Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADP#NASDAQ">ADP</a>): up 1.2%</li>
<li>Humana Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>): down 1.3%</li>
<li>Trane Technologies plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TT#NYSE">TT</a>): up 7.6%</li>
<li>Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLM#NYSE">MLM</a>): up 2.9%</li>
<li>Vulcan Materials Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VMC#NYSE">VMC</a>): up 6.3%</li>
<li>Mondelez International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDLZ#NASDAQ">MDLZ</a>): up 4.4%</li>
<li>PPG Industries, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPG#NYSE">PPG</a>): up 4.0%</li>
<li>GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEHC#NASDAQ">GEHC</a>): up 3.8%</li>
<li>Arch Capital Group Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACGL#NASDAQ">ACGL</a>): down 3.1%</li>
<li>Fair Isaac Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FICO#NYSE">FICO</a>): down 0.6%</li>
<li>Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>): down 7.0%</li>
<li>Yum! Brands Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YUM#NYSE">YUM</a>): up 0.7%</li>
<li>Costar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSGP#NASDAQ">CSGP</a>): down 9.7%</li>
<li>Veralto Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLTO#NYSE">VLTO</a>): up 2.1%</li>
<li>Seagate Technology Holdings Plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STX#NASDAQ">STX</a>): up 8.8%</li>
<li>Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDC#NASDAQ">WDC</a>): up 6.4%</li>
<li>Garmin Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRMN#NYSE">GRMN</a>): down 9.2%</li>
<li>Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNRC#NYSE">GNRC</a>): up 0.0%</li>
<li>First Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>): down 9.5%</li>
<li>Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>): down 15.7%</li>
<li>Edison International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EIX#NYSE">EIX</a>): down 9.1%</li>
<li>American Electric Power Company Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEP#NASDAQ">AEP</a>): down 0.9%</li>
<li>Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEG#NYSE">PEG</a>): down 2.3%</li>
<li>PPL Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPL#NYSE">PPL</a>): down 0.1%</li>
<li>Oneok Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKE#NYSE">OKE</a>): down 7.5%</li>
<li>Hess Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HES#NYSE">HES</a>): down 3.2%</li>
<li>International Paper Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IP#NYSE">IP</a>): down 5.3%</li>
<li>Stanley Black &amp; Decker Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWK#NYSE">SWK</a>): down 4.2%</li>
<li>Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESS#NYSE">ESS</a>): up 0.1%</li>
<li>Equity Residential Properties Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQR#NYSE">EQR</a>): up 0.2%</li>
<li>Regency Centers Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REG#NASDAQ">REG</a>): down 0.8%</li>
<li>Extra Space Storage Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXR#NYSE">EXR</a>): up 3.1%</li>
<li>BXP Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BXP#NYSE">BXP</a>): down 3.7%</li>
<li>Caesars Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>): down 3.9%</li>
<li>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>): down 8.9%</li>
<li>Amcor Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMCR#NYSE">AMCR</a>): down 1.2%</li>
<li>Expand Energy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXE#NYSE">EXE</a>): down 3.5%</li>
</ul>
Stocks slated to report earnings after the bell include The Allstate Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALL#NYSE">ALL</a>), Host Hotels &amp; Resorts Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HST#NASDAQ">HST</a>), MGM Resorts International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGM#NYSE">MGM</a>), Everest Group Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EG#NYSE">EG</a>), Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>), ANSYS Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANSS#NASDAQ">ANSS</a>), Public Storage (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSA#NYSE">PSA</a>), Globe Life Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GL#NYSE">GL</a>), PTC Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTC#NASDAQ">PTC</a>), Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTSH#NASDAQ">CTSH</a>), Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), UDR Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UDR#NYSE">UDR</a>), American Water Works Company Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AWK#NYSE">AWK</a>), Invitation Homes Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INVH#NYSE">INVH</a>), VICI Properties Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VICI#NYSE">VICI</a>), AvalonBay Communities Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVB#NYSE">AVB</a>), Prudential Financial Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRU#NYSE">PRU</a>), Crown Castle Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCI#NYSE">CCI</a>), Align Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALGN#NASDAQ">ALGN</a>), Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Equinix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQIX#NASDAQ">EQIX</a>), Aflac Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFL#NYSE">AFL</a>), Ventas Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VTR#NYSE">VTR</a>), Albemarle Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALB#NYSE">ALB</a>), Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAA#NYSE">MAA</a>), MetLife Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MET#NYSE">MET</a>), C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHRW#NASDAQ">CHRW</a>), and KLA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>).
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Wall Street Falls On Weak Economic Data As Oil Slumps To $58: What's Driving Markets Wednesday

U.S. stocks were lower, with the Dow Jones index falling around 200 points on Wednesday.
Shares of Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDC#NASDAQ">WDC</a>) rose sharply during Wednesday's session after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter adjusted EPS results and issued fourth-quarter adjusted EPS guidance <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WDC/earnings">above estimates.</a>
Western Digital reported quarterly earnings of $1.36 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.13 per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $2.29 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $2.36 billion.
Additionally, the company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share.
Western Digital jumped 6.5% to $43.24 on Wednesday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today's session.
<ul>
<li>Regencell Bioscience Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGC#NASDAQ">RGC</a>) jumped 59% to $50.14.</li>
<li>Oddity Tech Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ODD#NASDAQ">ODD</a>) gained 18.8% to $55.99 after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results and raised its FY25 guidance.</li>
<li>Concord Medical Services Holdings Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCM#NYSE">CCM</a>) gained 16.6% to $9.15.</li>
<li>Cantor Equity Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEP#NASDAQ">CEP</a>) jumped 15.5% to $37.81.</li>
<li>Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SIMO#NASDAQ">SIMO</a>) jumped 14.6% to $51.78 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly financial results.</li>
<li>Global Industrial Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GIC#NYSE">GIC</a>) gained 14.1% to $25.31 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly financial results.</li>
<li>Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WING#NASDAQ">WING</a>) jumped 10.7% to $255.26 following upbeat quarterly earnings.</li>
<li>Qorvo, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QRVO#NASDAQ">QRVO</a>) gained 10.6% to $69.33 after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and issued first-quarter guidance with its midpoint above estimates.</li>
<li>Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STX#NASDAQ">STX</a>) gained 9.2% to $89.21 following third-quarter results.</li>
<li>Trane Technologies plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TT#NYSE">TT</a>) gained 7.6% to $380.43 after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results and raised its FY25 GAAP EPS and sales guidance above estimates.</li>
<li>XPO, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPO#NYSE">XPO</a>) jumped 7.5% to $104.78 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly EPS results.</li>
<li>The Chefs&#8217; Warehouse, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHEF#NASDAQ">CHEF</a>) gained 7% to $57.00 following upbeat earnings.</li>
<li>Gildan Activewear Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GIL#NYSE">GIL</a>) rose 6.2% to $45.56 following strong quarterly earnings.</li>
<li>PPG Industries, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPG#NYSE">PPG</a>) gained 3.7% to $107.68 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly financial results.</li>
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Western Digital Posts Better-Than-Expected Earnings, Joins Wingstop, Qorvo, Seagate And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Wednesday

A closely watched inflation gauge used by U.S. policymakers cooled in March, signaling easing price pressures ahead of the April 2 tariff announcement, as consumers and businesses assessed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s">the potential economic impact.</a>
The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index rose 2.3% year-over-year, slowing from February's upwardly revised 2.7% and just slightly above expectations of 2.2%. On a monthly basis, headline PCE was unchanged, a sharp deceleration from the 0.4% increase seen in February, and matching expectations.
Stripping out food and energy, core PCE, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure, came in at 2.6% year-over-year, matching forecasts but down from February's revised 3%. 
On a monthly basis, core prices were flat, defying consensus for a 0.1% rise and cooling from the prior 0.4% surge.
Before the PCE report, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reported that first-quarter GDP contracted by 0.3% on an annualized basis, a sharp reversal from the 2.4% growth in the previous quarter and well below expectations for a 0.4% expansion.
Money markets are currently pricing in a 65% chance of a 25-basis-point interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve&#8217;s June meeting.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Automobile Spending Soars As Consumers Front-Run Tariffs</h3>
Personal income rose 0.5% month-over-month, slightly beating expectations of 0.4%, though slowing from February's revised 0.7% increase. 
Meanwhile, personal spending increased by 0.7% as consumers rushed to get ahead of the tariff impact. The outcome marks an increase from February's 0.5% and well above the 0.4% forecast.
Of the $134.5 billion monthly increase in spending, $56.6 billion was allocated to motor vehicles and parts, indicating precautionary buying behavior ahead of potential price increases. 
Spending on gasoline and other energy goods fell by $29.8 billion. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reactions: Stocks Slide As Traders Digest Mixed Macro Signals</h3>
The inflation cooldown failed to calm markets, as strong spending and tariff-related distortions sparked fears of policy uncertainty and stagflation.
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<td>Major</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>Day</td>
<td>Day (%)</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5448.76</td>
<td>-112 pts</td>
<td>-2.01%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>39,831</td>
<td>-696 pts</td>
<td>-1.72%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>19,061</td>
<td>-484 pts</td>
<td>-2.48%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>1,924.95</td>
<td>-54 pts</td>
<td>-2.75%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated by 10:10 a.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
S&amp;P 500 Top Gainers
<ul>
<li>Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STX#NASDAQ">STX</a>) up 7.7% to $87.85</li>
<li>Trane Technologies plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TT#NYSE">TT</a>) up 5.5% to $372.88</li>
<li>Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDC#NASDAQ">WDC</a>) up 4.7% to $42.52</li>
<li>GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEHC#NASDAQ">GEHC</a>) up 4.0% to $70.83</li>
<li>PPG Industries, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPG#NYSE">PPG</a>) up 3.7% to $107.67</li>
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S&amp;P 500 Top Losers
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<li>Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) down 15.6% to $30.37</li>
<li>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) down 10.5% to $15.55</li>
<li>First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) down 9.4% to $124.28</li>
<li>Edison International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EIX#NYSE">EIX</a>) down 8.1% to $53.96</li>
<li>Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>) down 7.5% to $78.45</li>
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Fed's Preferred Inflation Gauge Eases, Yet Tariff-Driven Auto Spending Clouds Outlook

Western Digital Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDC#NASDAQ">WDC</a>)&nbsp;reported <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/b45097343/western-digital-reports-fiscal-third-quarter-2025-financial-results-adopts-dividend-program-and-de" rel="noreferrer noopener">third-quarter financial</a> results Wednesday. Here&#8217;s a&nbsp;look at the highlights.
The company reported EPS of $1.36, topping the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate</a> of $1.13. Its quarterly sales of $2.29 billion fell 33.6% year-on-year and missed the $2.36 billion consensus estimate.&nbsp;The stock gained after the results.
Cloud revenue of $2.01 billion represented 87% of total revenue, driven by double-digit growth in revenue and bit shipments, reflecting the strength of product portfolio.&nbsp;
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Client revenue of $137 million represented 6% of total revenue, down by 2% Y/Y due to lower unit shipments.
Consumer revenue of $150 million represented 7% of total revenue, down by 4% Y/Y largely due to pricing.
The adjusted gross margin expanded by 1,000 bps to 40.1%.
Dividend: On April 29, 2025, the company&#8217;s Board of Directors approved a new quarterly cash dividend program and declared a cash dividend of $0.10 per share.&nbsp;
CEO Irving Tan said, &#8220;Even in a world marked by geopolitical uncertainty and shifting tariff dynamics, one thing remains constant: the exponential growth of data. When it comes to storing that data, at scale, no technology rivals the cost-efficiency and reliability of HDDs. With our rich portfolio of storage products, WD is uniquely positioned to meet our customers&#8217; mass storage needs.&#8221;
Outlook:&nbsp;Western Digital expects first-quarter EPS of $1.25-$1.65 versus the $1.16 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate</a>. It forecasts quarterly revenue of $2.30 billion—$2.60 billion versus the $2.39 billion analyst consensus estimate.&nbsp;The company expects an adjusted gross margin of 40.0%- 41.0%.
WDC&nbsp;Price Action: Western Digital stock is up 6.63% to $43.34 at last check Wednesday.
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Western Digital Initiates Dividend After Q1 Margin Growth, Issues Strong Outlook

Wall Street is set for a volatile Wednesday after first-quarter GDP data showed an unexpected economic contraction, stoking fears that a recession <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/45098824/tariffs-hit-hard-as-us-economy-shrinks-for-first-time-since-2022">may already be underway. </a>
The U.S. economy shrank by 0.3% on an annualized basis last quarter, down from 2.4% growth in the previous quarter and well below the expected 0.4% growth, official advance statistics showed.
The outcome marked the first quarterly contraction since the second quarter of 2022. 
In addition, U.S. private employers added 62,000 jobs in April, according to ADP National Employment Report, the lowest since July 2024 and well below predictions of 108,000. 
Broad-based equity losses followed during premarket trading in New York as investors digested signs of weakening growth, elevated inflation, and deteriorating trade balances.
Futures on the S&amp;P 500 fell 1.28% to 5,489.61 by 9:00 a.m. ET, shedding 71 points. 
Contracts on the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined by 336 points, or 0.8%, to 40,191. The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 underperformed, plunging 1.9% to 19,184, while the small-cap Russell 2000 index dropped 1.7% to 1,944.
Recession odds for 2025 climbed to 74%, their highest level yet, according to data from CFTC-regulated betting platform Kalshi. Under Kalshi&#8217;s terms, a $100 bet on a recession now yields $131 if the U.S. sees two consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Economists Divided On US Economic Performance</h3>
David Russell, global head of market strategy at TradeStation, noted the growing stagflation risk: "Today's data shows more stagflation, with the economy shrinking and prices rising more than expected. Trade was a huge drag as imports jumped ahead of tariffs. Combined with the weak ADP payrolls growth and yesterday's weak JOLTs data, the numbers increasingly suggest a recession may have begun."
Economist Joseph Brusuelas of RSM US LLP offered a more tempered view: "The trade shock caused a large change in behavior that resulted in that large drag due to a larger trade deficit. However, the economy did not slide into recession in Q1 2025." 
He expects a recession more likely by midyear, citing a $140 billion inventory swing that temporarily padded GDP by 2.25 percentage points.
Robin Brooks, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, echoed concerns about the unusual nature of the trade dynamics, calling the current environment "a huge natural experiment," with ballooning imports and swelling inventories reflecting a widespread effort to front-run tariffs.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Trump Responds: &#8216;This Is Biden&#8217;s Stock Market, Not Trump&#8217;s&#8217;</h3>
"This is Biden's Stock Market, not Trump's. I didn't take over until January 20th," Trump wrote on social media X, shortly after the GDP release.
Trump denied that his trade policies were responsible for the weak GDP figures, attributing the slowdown to the economic legacy of President Joe Biden. 
"This will take a while, has nothing to do with tariffs, only that he left us with bad numbers," Trump posted. 
"But when the boom begins, it will be like no other. Be patient!!!"
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Top Premarket Gainers In The S&amp;P 500</h3>
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<li>Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDC#NASDAQ">WDC</a>) up 7.5% to $43.7</li>
<li>Trane Technologies plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TT#NYSE">TT</a>) up 6.3% to $375.6</li>
<li>Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STX#NASDAQ">STX</a>) up 5.9% to $86.4</li>
<li>Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYV#NYSE">LYV</a>) up 5.6% to $139.7</li>
<li>Humana Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>) up 5.5% to $273.5</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Top Premarket Decliners In The S&amp;P 500</h3>
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<li>Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) down 19.3% to $29.1</li>
<li>First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) down 12.8% to $119.6</li>
<li>Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>) down 10.0% to $76.4</li>
<li>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) down 8.4% to $15.9</li>
<li>Garmin Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRMN#NYSE">GRMN</a>) down 8.1% to $187.5</li>
</ul>
By 8:52 a.m. ET, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data, the stocks falling most over the past 30 minutes of premarket trading included:
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<li>AppLovin Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>) down 6.2% to $242.0</li>
<li>Apollo Global Management Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APO#NYSE">APO</a>) down 3.6% to $133.1</li>
<li>Atlassian Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEAM#NASDAQ">TEAM</a>) down 3.5% to $220.8</li>
<li>Shopify Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOP#NYSE">SHOP</a>) down 3.3% to $95.0</li>
<li>KKR &amp; Co. Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>) down 3.0% to $111.0</li>
<li>Eaton Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETN#NYSE">ETN</a>) down 2.5% to $283.1</li>
<li>Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) down 2.4% to $111.4</li>
<li>Southern Copper Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCCO#NYSE">SCCO</a>) down 2.2% to $87.5</li>
<li>Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>) down 2.1% to $34.5</li>
<li>Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) down 2.1% to $312.0</li>
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Western Digital shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q3 adjusted EPS results and issued Q4 adjusted EPS guidance above estimates. Additionally, the company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share.

Western Digital Declares Quarterly Dividend Of $0.10 Per Share Of The Company's Common Stock, Payable On June 18 To Shareholders Of Record As Of June 4

Western Digital (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDC#NASDAQ">WDC</a>) is looking for Q4 Adj EPS of $1.25-$1.65 vs $1.16 analyst estimate. sees sales of $2.300 billion-$2.600 billion vs $2.39 billion analyst estimate.

Western Digital Sees Q4 Adj EPS $1.25-$1.65 vs $1.16 Est; Sees Sales $2.300B-$2.600B vs $2.39B Est

<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>Nvni Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVNI#NASDAQ">NVNI</a>) shares rose 23.8% to $0.26 during Wednesday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $24.3 million. </li>
<li>Kingsoft Cloud Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KC#NASDAQ">KC</a>) stock increased by 12.72% to $14.0. The company's market cap stands at $3.7 billion. </li>
<li>Sagtec Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAGT#NASDAQ">SAGT</a>) shares rose 11.99% to $4.56. The company's market cap stands at $57.2 million. </li>
<li>Freshworks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRSH#NASDAQ">FRSH</a>) stock moved upwards by 10.87% to $15.9. The company's market cap stands at $4.7 billion. The company's, Q1 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Western Digital (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDC#NASDAQ">WDC</a>) stock rose 10.85% to $45.03. The company's market cap stands at $15.6 billion. As per the press release, Q3 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>GDS Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDS#NASDAQ">GDS</a>) shares rose 9.73% to $26.16. The company's market cap stands at $5.0 billion. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>eGain (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EGAN#NASDAQ">EGAN</a>) stock decreased by 17.9% to $4.3 during Wednesday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $120.9 million. </li>
<li>Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) shares declined by 17.45% to $29.72. The company's market cap stands at $17.7 billion. </li>
<li>Tenable Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TENB#NASDAQ">TENB</a>) stock decreased by 16.57% to $28.1. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $3.3 billion. As per the press release, Q1 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>First Solar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) shares fell 12.6% to $119.95. The company's market cap stands at $12.8 billion. As per the press release, Q1 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>AppLovin (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>) shares fell 10.01% to $259.99. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $87.9 billion. </li>
<li>Hackett Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCKT#NASDAQ">HCKT</a>) stock decreased by 6.83% to $24.01. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $663.8 million. 
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This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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12 Information Technology Stocks Moving In Wednesday's Pre-Market Session

Western Digital (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDC#NASDAQ">WDC</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.36 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.13 by 20.35 percent. This is a 115.87 percent increase over earnings of $0.63 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $2.29 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $2.36 billion by 2.75 percent. This is a 33.64 percent decrease over sales of $3.46 billion the same period last year.

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Earnings Scheduled For April 30, 2025

Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDC#NASDAQ">WDC</a>) will release earnings results for the third quarter, before the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WDC/earnings">opening bell on Wednesday, April 30.</a>
Analysts expect the San Jose, California-based company to report quarterly earnings at $1.11 per share, up from 63 cents per share in the year-ago period. Western Digital projects to report quarterly revenue at $2.48 billion, compared to $3.46 billion a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On Feb. 24, Western Digital announced the completion of the planned separation of the flash business Sandisk.
Western Digital shares fell 0.7% to close at $40.62 on Tuesday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/wdc/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
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<li>Rosenblatt analyst Kevin Cassidy maintained a Buy rating and cut the price target from $76 to $50 on April 29, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Joseph Moore maintained an Overweight rating and slashed the price target from $93 to $46 on April 16, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 69%.</li>
<li>Benchmark analyst Mark Miller upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy with a price target of $55 on April 10, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.</li>
<li>Mizuho analyst Vijay Rakesh maintained an Outperform rating and cut the price target from $82 to $68 on April 10, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 73%.</li>
<li>UBS analyst Timothy Arcuri maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $74 to $50 on March 17, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 75%.</li>
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Considering buying WDC stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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Pre-Market Outlook

Western Digital Gears Up For Q3 Print; Here Are The Recent Forecast Changes From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts

Western Digital shares are trading higher in sympathy with Seagate, which rose after reporting Q3 earnings. Seagate said its guidance reflects minimal expected impact from global tariff policies.

Rosenblatt analyst Kevin Cassidy relaunched coverage on Western Digital (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDC#NASDAQ">WDC</a>), giving the stock a Buy and lowering the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WDC/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price target from $76 to $50</a> on Tuesday.
Cassidy noted Western Digital&#8217;s spin-off of SanDisk, and the price target reflects 10 times the analyst&#8217;s adjusted EPS estimate for the next 12 months.
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The analyst used a 10 times earnings valuation based on expected profitable growth as the HDD market continues to be in a strong up cycle. This is a ~10% discount to its peer, Seagate Technology Holdings PLC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STX#NASDAQ">STX</a>), given Cassidy&#8217;s view that Seagate has a technology lead in HAMR technology.
The analyst highlighted key points from investor day.
HDDs remain the dominant storage media, expected to account for over 80% of cloud storage, with exabyte shipments growing at a 23% CAGR from 2024 to 2028. AI-driven storage demand is accelerating, with AI workloads projected to contribute 8% growth to the HDD market by 2028. 
Nearline HDD is forecasted at 6% CAGR without AI, but AI-driven demand could push growth to 14% CAGR over the same period. 
The Nearline HDD TAM will likely grow from $13.3 billion in calendar 2024 to $22.6 billion by calendar 2028, with AI alone contributing $5.5 billion.
Western Digital has shifted its focus to the cloud, which is projected to contribute 88% of revenue by fiscal 2025. 
Nearline HDDs are the primary revenue driver, with continued growth expected in enterprise and data center markets. The remaining 12% of the business comes from consumer storage, including video surveillance, network-attached storage (NAS) and compute storage solutions. HDDs maintain a six times cost advantage over enterprise SSDs and are expected to retain this cost leadership through at least fiscal 2030.
Western Digital expects fiscal 2025 revenue to be approximately $2.2 billion to $2.3 billion for HDDs, with sequential gross margin expansion of 50 basis points. The HDD business targets mid-to-high single-digit revenue growth, aligned with industry trends. 
The SanDisk separation is expected to unlock value, with $600 million in proceeds from the spin-off and additional deleveraging through the disposition of a 19.9% retained stake. The company&#8217;s long-term financial targets include adjusted gross margins of 38% or higher and operating margins of 24% or higher. 
Western Digital is initiating a dividend in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025. It is committed to returning 100% of excess cash to shareholders after reaching a net leverage target of 1.0 to 1.5 times EBITDA. Free cash flow generation has significantly improved, from ($1.2 billion) in fiscal 2023 to +$700 million in the last twelve months.
Western Digital aims to lead in data storage by delivering cutting-edge solutions tailored to cloud, AI, and enterprise applications. The company is transitioning to higher-capacity HDDs (40TB+) with EAMR and HAMR to ensure cost-competitive leadership in the AI-driven era.
HDDs remain cost-competitive against enterprise SSDs, with a 3.6 times TCO advantage. The transition to HAMR technology is planned for 2027, with volume shipments expected to reach at least one million units per quarter. HDD manufacturing has a capital intensity of just 5%, compared to 44% for NAND, and significantly lower emissions intensity per TB.
Western Digital is strategically positioned to capitalize on the growing cloud and AI-driven storage demand. With a strong focus on product innovation, cost leadership and disciplined financial execution, the company is set to maintain its leadership in the HDD market while transitioning toward next-gen storage technologies.
 The balance sheet deleveraging and capital return strategy further reinforce confidence in its long-term value creation potential.
Cassidy projected third-quarter revenue of $2.25 billion and EPS of $1.10.
WDC Price Action: Western Digital stock is up 0.15% to $40.97 at publication on Tuesday.
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Reiteration

Western Digital Refocuses Post-SanDisk Spin-Off As Analyst Highlights AI-Led HDD Growth

Western Digital (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDC#NASDAQ">WDC</a>) is gearing up to announce its quarterly earnings on Wednesday, 2025-04-30. Here's a quick overview of what investors should know before the release.
Analysts are estimating that Western Digital will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.11.
The market awaits Western Digital's announcement, with hopes high for news of surpassing estimates and providing upbeat guidance for the next quarter.
It's important for new investors to understand that guidance can be a significant driver of stock prices.
<h3>Performance in Previous Earnings</h3>
During the last quarter, the company reported an EPS missed by $0.05, leading to a 4.75% increase in the share price on the subsequent day.
Here's a look at Western Digital's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<td>1.44</td>
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<h3>Tracking Western Digital's Stock Performance</h3>
Shares of Western Digital were trading at $40.91 as of April 28. Over the last 52-week period, shares are down 23.15%. Given that these returns are generally negative, long-term shareholders are likely a little upset going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analysts' Perspectives on Western Digital</h3>
For investors, staying informed about market sentiments and expectations in the industry is paramount. This analysis provides an exploration of the latest insights on Western Digital.
A total of 22 analyst ratings have been received for Western Digital, with the consensus rating being Outperform. The average one-year price target stands at $71.91, suggesting a potential 75.78% upside.
<h3>Peer Ratings Overview</h3>
The below comparison of the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Pure Storage, NetApp and IonQ, three prominent players in the industry, gives insights for their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<ul>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Buy trajectory for Pure Storage, with an average 1-year price target of $65.38, suggesting a potential 59.81% upside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for NetApp, with an average 1-year price target of $119.45, suggesting a potential 191.98% upside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Buy trajectory for IonQ, with an average 1-year price target of $43.8, suggesting a potential 7.06% upside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Findings: Peer Analysis Summary</h3>
The peer analysis summary outlines pivotal metrics for Pure Storage, NetApp and IonQ, demonstrating their respective standings within the industry and offering valuable insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

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<td>Western Digital</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>41.33%</td>
<td>$1.52B</td>
<td>4.89%</td>
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<td>Pure Storage</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>11.40%</td>
<td>$594.00M</td>
<td>3.12%</td>
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<td>NetApp</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>2.18%</td>
<td>$1.15B</td>
<td>31.69%</td>
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<td>IonQ</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>91.78%</td>
<td>$6.67M</td>
<td>-49.30%</td>
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Key Takeaway:
Western Digital ranks first in revenue growth among its peers. It ranks last in gross profit. It ranks last in return on equity.
<h3>Unveiling the Story Behind Western Digital</h3>
Western Digital is a leading, vertically integrated supplier of hard disk drives. The HDD market is a practical duopoly with, Western Digital and Seagate being the two largest players. Western Digital designs and manufacturers its HDDs, with much of the manufacturing and workforce located in Asia. The primary consumers of HDDs are data centers.
<h3>Western Digital: A Financial Overview</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Growth: Western Digital's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 41.33%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: Western Digital's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 13.56%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Western Digital's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 4.89%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 2.31%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: Western Digital's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.61, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
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Western Digital (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDC#NASDAQ">WDC</a>) underwent analysis by 22 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months.
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<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated Western Digital and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $71.91, accompanied by a high estimate of $95.00 and a low estimate of $40.00. A 13.93% drop is evident in the current average compared to the previous average price target of $83.55. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745928022_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Western Digital is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;Kevin Cassidy &#x7C;Rosenblatt &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $50.00&#x7C;$76.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Joseph Moore &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $46.00&#x7C;$93.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Asiya Merchant &#x7C;Citigroup &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $48.00&#x7C;$64.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Medhi Hosseini &#x7C;Susquehanna &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $40.00&#x7C;$72.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Mark Miller &#x7C;Benchmark &#x7C;Announces &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $55.00&#x7C;- &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Vijay Rakesh &#x7C;Mizuho &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $68.00&#x7C;$82.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Timothy Arcuri &#x7C;UBS &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $50.00&#x7C;$74.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Matthew Prisco &#x7C;Cantor Fitzgerald &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $65.00&#x7C;$95.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Aaron Rakers &#x7C;Wells Fargo &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $75.00&#x7C;$85.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Asiya Merchant &#x7C;Citigroup &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $64.00&#x7C;$60.45 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Matthew Prisco &#x7C;Cantor Fitzgerald &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $95.00&#x7C;$95.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Matthew Prisco &#x7C;Cantor Fitzgerald &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $95.00&#x7C;$95.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Timothy Arcuri &#x7C;UBS &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $74.00&#x7C;$70.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Matt Bryson &#x7C;Wedbush &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $95.00&#x7C;$95.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Matthew Prisco &#x7C;Cantor Fitzgerald &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $95.00&#x7C;$95.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Toshiya Hari &#x7C;Goldman Sachs &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $80.00&#x7C;$70.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Timothy Arcuri &#x7C;UBS &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $70.00&#x7C;$78.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Asiya Merchant &#x7C;Citigroup &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $80.00&#x7C;$82.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Tristan Gerra &#x7C;Baird &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $80.00&#x7C;$100.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Matthew Prisco &#x7C;Cantor Fitzgerald &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $95.00&#x7C;$95.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Medhi Hosseini &#x7C;Susquehanna &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $72.00&#x7C;$83.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Kevin Cassidy &#x7C;Rosenblatt &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $90.00&#x7C;$95.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Western Digital. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Western Digital compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Western Digital's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Western Digital</h2>
Western Digital is a leading, vertically integrated supplier of hard disk drives. The HDD market is a practical duopoly with, Western Digital and Seagate being the two largest players. Western Digital designs and manufacturers its HDDs, with much of the manufacturing and workforce located in Asia. The primary consumers of HDDs are data centers.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of Western Digital</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a smaller scale relative to peers. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Western Digital's financials over 3M reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 41.33% as of 31 December, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: Western Digital's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 13.56%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Western Digital's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 4.89%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Western Digital's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 2.31%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Western Digital's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.61.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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