Western Digital Corporation (WDC) fair value analysis
S&P 500 · Updated 2026-10-19
WDC price how computed
Valuation status
No verdict this weekWDC: Next year's consensus is far above both what this company earned over the last four quarters and what its most recent quarter is earning.
Our model does not publish a verdict on a forecast that far from results; it is re-evaluated weekly.
- Last price
- $397.28
- Sector
- Technology
- 12-month range
- $124.92–$746.23
- Market cap
- $149B
- From 52-week high
- -46.8%
- Shares outstanding
- 374M
- Rank in Technology by quality score
- #72 of 274
Last price is our 2026-10-19 weekly price; the chart runs through 2026-10-16.
Western Digital Corporation manufactures and sells data storage devices and solutions, including hard disk drives, solid state drives, and memory products used in computers, data centers, and consumer electronics. The company operates globally with manufacturing facilities, research and development centers, and sales operations across multiple continents including North America, Europe, Asia, and other regions worldwide.
WDC currently ranks #72 of 274 Technology stocks by quality score.
Fundamentals (4 quarters) how computed
- Market cap
- $149B
- P/E (trailing)
- 39x
- Revenue (TTM)
- $12.9B
- Net margin
- 72.9%
- EPS (TTM)
- $10.10
- Gross margin
- 54.1%
- Debt / equity
- 0.12
- Revenue growth (3-yr avg)
- 12.1%
- Shares outstanding
- 374M
Derived indicators how computed
- Quality grade
- A
- Margin trend
- Expanding
- 52-week position
- The lower-middle quarter of its range
Technicals how computed
- RSI (14-day)
- 30 · neutral
- 50-day average
- $442.18
- 200-day average
- $410.52
- Moving-average state
- 50-day above 200-day (golden cross state); price between the averages
Dividends how computed
- Paid, last 12 months
- $0.55 per share (4 payments)
- Yield on last price
- 0.14%
- Consecutive years of increases
- 0 (no streak on complete calendar years)
- Last ex-dividend date
- 2026-09-08
- Last payment date
- 2026-09-17
Earnings how computed
- Last 8 quarters vs consensus
- 7 beat, 1 missed
- Quarter by quarter
- 2026-06 ▲ beat (+7.1%)
2026-03 ▲ beat (+13.8%)
2025-12 ▲ beat (+10.4%)
2025-09 ▲ beat (+12.7%)
2025-06 ▲ beat (+12.2%)
2025-03 ▲ beat (+22.5%)
2024-12 ▼ miss (-2.7%)
2024-09 ▲ beat (+4.1%)
Analyst consensus how computed
This is not TickrTrends' verdict.
- Analyst ratings
- 21 buy · 5 hold · 0 sell (26 analysts)
- Consensus lean
- Buy-leaning
- Consensus price target
- $668
- Target vs last price
- +68.1%
What our data shows for WDC
- Our model validated 11 trailing price-to-earnings windows for WDC, built from quarterly earnings records.
- Shares are trading in the middle of their 12-month price range of $124.92–$746.23.
- The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 30.
What subscribers see
- Every published Forward Fair Value with its exact discount or premium
- The normalized P/E and quarter count behind each estimate
- Screeners and rankings across the full S&P 500 and Nasdaq universes
- WDC's own verdict the week it qualifies, published automatically
Forward Fair Value applies a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple to the consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year; how TickrTrends computes it.
Recent WDC news
TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for WDC is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.
- Nasdaq Rebounds on AI Recovery While Geopolitical Tensions Weigh on Global Markets (thestockmarketwatch.com, 2026-10-20)
TickrTrends take: Western Digital operates in the Technology sector, which has benefited from the Nasdaq's recent rebound tied to AI-related recovery, yet TickrTrends currently identifies WDC as overvalued at its present price levels. For valuation-focused investors, the tension between sector tailwinds from AI demand and WDC's overvaluation assessment suggests monitoring whether geopolitical headwinds create an opportunity for the stock to align with its underlying fundamental value. The interplay between technology sector strength and global market uncertainty will be particularly relevant to tracking whether WDC's current valuation gap narrows in coming periods. - U.S. Stocks Rise Led by Tech, Western Digital (WDC) Gains Ahead of Earnings (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-19)
TickrTrends take: Western Digital gained ground as part of a broader technology sector rally ahead of its earnings announcement, though TickrTrends currently rates the stock as overvalued at present levels. For investors focused on valuation metrics, the upcoming earnings report will be an important data point to monitor, as it could either validate current pricing or suggest further downside risk if results disappoint relative to the market's embedded expectations. The timing of this pre-earnings rally makes the overvalued assessment particularly relevant, as gains driven by sector momentum may not reflect underlying fundamental value. - Market Recap – Monday, October 19, 2026 (upsidetrader.com, 2026-10-19)
TickrTrends take: Western Digital Corporation operates in the Technology sector where TickrTrends currently rates it as overvalued based on its derived metrics. Given this overvaluation assessment, investors focused on valuation should monitor whether upcoming earnings reports or product developments justify the current market price or whether the stock moves toward a more reasonable valuation level. The timing of any strategic announcements or industry shifts in storage technology could be particularly relevant to tracking whether WDC's valuation gap narrows or widens.
More WDC news
- Super Micro Names Former Western Digital Executive Mark Long CFO (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-15)
- Western Digital: The Fundamentals Of A Cycle Top (NASDAQ:WDC) (seekingalpha.com, 2026-10-15)
- Wall Street Opens Mixed as Tech Slumps on Inflation Fears; Supermicro Names New CFO (thestockmarketwatch.com, 2026-10-15)
- Is Western Digital (WDC) a Good or Bad Investment at Today’s Price? (insidermonkey.com, 2026-10-13)
- A Western Digital (WDC) Investor’s Losses Prompt Jim Cramer to Bring Up Micron (MU) (insidermonkey.com, 2026-10-11)
- Micron vs. Western Digital: Which AI Data Stock Has More Room for Profits to Normalize? (insidermonkey.com, 2026-10-09)
What people are saying
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TickrTrends weekly updates
- 2026-10-19 — WDC's sector discount rank declined from #159 to #166 this week, indicating a weaker relative valuation position within the Technology sector. The stock maintains an Overvalued verdict according to TickrTrends' derived indicators.
- 2026-10-12 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-11 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-10 — WDC's sector discount rank improved this week, moving from 173rd to 164th position among Technology sector stocks. The company maintains an overvalued valuation verdict according to TickrTrends' derived indicators.
- 2026-10-06 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-28 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-21 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-17 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
Frequently asked questions
Is WDC stock undervalued?
WDC does not yet have sufficient validated earnings history for a full Forward Fair Value verdict under TickrTrends' standards; it is re-evaluated every week.
What is WDC's TickrTrends verdict?
WDC is currently marked 'Awaiting full valuation' - a verdict publishes automatically once at least six validated trailing P/E windows accumulate.
How does WDC compare to other Technology stocks?
WDC ranks #72 of 274 Technology stocks in TickrTrends' coverage by quality score. It carries no fair-value verdict yet, so it is not ranked by discount.
Is WDC overbought or oversold?
WDC's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.
Does WDC pay a dividend?
Yes. WDC paid $0.55 per share over the last twelve months (4 payments), a 0.14% yield on TickrTrends' last price. The last ex-dividend date was 2026-09-08.
Does WDC usually beat earnings estimates?
Over its last 8 reported quarters WDC beat the consensus estimate 7 times and missed 1 times, by TickrTrends' comparison of reported and estimated EPS.
What do analysts say about WDC?
Of 26 analysts covering WDC, 21 rate it a buy, 5 a hold and 0 a sell - buy-leaning, with a consensus price target of $668 (+68.1% versus TickrTrends' last price). This is the analyst consensus, not TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value verdict.