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TechnologyComputer HardwareScore data as of Sep 1, 2026

WDC

Catalysts
Western Digital Corporation
Technology· Computer Hardware
AIQ Score
NeutralAIQ Edge 7/10
Low Priority
Above Peers
Score data as of Sep 1, 2026
Last price
$450.44
-$0.11 (-0.02%)
Latest market quote
Momentum49
Value33
Quality90
Risk Resilience29
Sentiment52
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Stock Catalyst Board

Earnings timing, analyst expectations, news pressure, growth drivers, events, and AIQ Catalyst context.

Next earnings
Oct 29, 2026

Upcoming reporting date available for this company.

AIQ Catalyst
AIQ 54/100

Momentum 49/100 and sentiment 52/100 before the next covered event.

Recent coverage
2 articles

Updated Sep 2, 2026 · Sentiment 21.85%

Earnings History And Surprises

See whether reported EPS and revenue have consistently exceeded or missed analyst expectations.

Earnings Expectations And Results

Compare what analysts expected with what the company reported across recent quarters.

Momentum 49/100AIQ Edge 7/10 Above Peers
Beat rate
100%
8 of 8 reported periods
Average surprise
+14.0%
Across covered historical reports
Latest result
+7.6%
Aug 5, 2026
EPS estimate versus actual
Actual bars are colored by beat, inline result, or miss.
Earnings history
Report dateFiscal periodEPS estimateEPS actualEPS surpriseRevenue estimateRevenue actual
Aug 5, 2026$3.31$3.56+7.6%$3.7B$3.75B
Apr 30, 2026$2.39$2.72+13.8%$3.25B$3.34B
Jan 29, 2026$1.93$2.13+10.4%$2.93B$3.02B
Oct 30, 2025$1.59$1.78+11.9%$2.73B$2.82B
Jul 30, 2025$1.48$1.66+12.2%$2.47B$2.61B
Apr 30, 2025$1.12$1.36+21.4%$2.31B$2.29B
Jan 29, 2025$1.35$1.77+31.1%$4.26B$4.29B
Oct 24, 2024$1.72$1.78+3.5%$4.12B$2.21B

Analyst Forecast And Price Targets

Wall Street consensus, rating distribution, and the current 12-month target range.

Analyst ratings
Buy
22
Buy
5
Hold
1
Sell
12-month analyst target
$562.83
+24.95% versus current price
Based on 12 analyst observations. Targets are estimates, not predictions.
Low target
$350.00
-22.30% vs latest price
Average target
$562.83
+24.95% vs latest price
High target
$1,050.00
+133.11% vs latest price

Event Read

Catalysts should explain what can change the setup, when it might happen, and which AIQ component would move first.

Current event setup

Event dateOct 29, 2026

Next known earnings or reporting date.

EPS estimate$4.07

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Revenue estimate$4.13B

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Sentiment score52

News pressure around the setup.

Momentum score49

Where event reaction would show up first.

AIQ score54/100

Composite decision read before event confirmation.

Analyst context

Consensus
Buy
Analysts
12
Average target
$562.83
Target upside
24.95%
Target range
$350.00 - $1,050.00
90-day revisions
180

News And Sentiment

Recent company coverage, scored where source sentiment is available.

Positive
1
Neutral
1
Negative
0
gurufocus.com · Aug 26, 2026

Western Digital (WDC) Announces $191 Million Convertible Notes Exchange for Cash and Common Stock

Western Digital Corporation (WDC) disclosed on Wednesday that it has entered into separate, privately negotiated exchange agreements with certain holders of it

seekingalpha.com · Aug 24, 2026

Western Digital: Time To Jump In Before Beast Mode Arrives Again (NASDAQ:WDC)

Western Digital stock outlook: AI-driven HDD demand, cloud revenue visibility through 2031, and HAMR 44TB/50TB growth.

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WDC Catalysts FAQ

What are the next catalysts for WDC stock?

WDC's next stock catalysts can include earnings, guidance, analyst ratings, price-target changes, estimate revisions, product updates, regulatory events, contracts, or sector developments. Use this page to connect those events with AIQ and market context.

What upcoming events could move WDC stock?

Upcoming events that could move WDC include earnings reports, management commentary, estimate changes, major news, and market-wide sector catalysts.

How could WDC's next earnings report affect the stock?

WDC's next earnings report could affect the stock by changing revenue expectations, EPS estimates, guidance, analyst ratings, price targets, estimate revisions, and momentum.

What could drive WDC stock higher?

WDC could move higher if earnings, guidance, demand trends, analyst expectations, or AIQ momentum improve relative to what the market already expects.

What events could hurt WDC stock?

WDC could be hurt by weaker guidance, negative estimate revisions, margin pressure, adverse news, regulatory issues, or a sector-wide risk-off move.