Western Digital Corporation (WDC)
WDC stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering Western Digital Corporation currently rate the stock a Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $610.04 — +77.5% versus the last price of $343.67. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
WDC historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in WDC.
WDC annual returns by year
Congress trading in WDC
12 members of Congress have disclosed trading WDC — 16 purchases and 7 sales worth an estimated $339,000. Most recent disclosure: Sep 18, 2026.
See who in Congress traded WDC →Insider activity in WDC
WDC's own executives and directors have made 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 49 sales ($15.7M) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: Oct 21, 2026.
| Oct 21, 2026 | Tregillis Cynthia L | Chief Legal Officer & Corp Sec | Sell | $306,660 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Tregillis Cynthia L | Chief Legal Officer & Corp Sec | Sell | $194,918 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Gubbi Vidyadhara K | Chief of Global Operations | Sell | $825,472 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Streeter Stephanie A | Director | Sell | $728,000 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Streeter Stephanie A | Director | Sell | $894,120 |
About Western Digital Corporation
Western Digital Corporation engages in the development, manufacture, and sale of data storage devices and solutions based on hard disk drive (HDD) technology in the United States, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The company offers internal HDDs, data center drives, data center platforms, external drives, portable drives, NAS for home and office, and accessories. It sells its data storage devices and solutions through its computer sales personnel, dealers, distributors, retailers, and subsidiaries. The company has a collaboration with Open Quantum Design for the development of quantum error correction technology and related systems to advance reliable quantum computing. Western Digital Corporation was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
WDC Key Statistics
WDC in plain English
- P/E ratio (12.1) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of WDC's yearly profit. That's on the low side, which can mean it's cheap — or that the market is worried.
- ROE (129.60%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. Above ~20% is considered strong.
- Profit margin (69.20%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (0.20%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
WDC stock: frequently asked questions
What is Western Digital Corporation's stock price today?
Western Digital Corporation (WDC) last traded at $343.67 on the NASDAQ. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $121.85 and $799.87.
Is WDC stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on WDC is "Buy", with an average 12-month price target of $610.04 — about +77.5% versus the current price of $343.67. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in WDC 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Western Digital Corporation made 10 years ago would be worth about $8,789 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 779%, or 24.3% per year.
Does WDC pay a dividend?
Yes. Western Digital Corporation currently pays a dividend yielding about 0.20% per year at today's share price.
What is WDC's P/E ratio?
WDC trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 12.1, and 8.7 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade WDC stock?
Yes — 12 members of Congress have disclosed trades in WDC under the STOCK Act, totaling 16 purchases and 7 sales worth an estimated $339,000.
What is Western Digital Corporation's ticker symbol?
Western Digital Corporation trades under the ticker symbol WDC on the NASDAQ.
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