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Western Digital (WDC)
NASDAQ
$331.10-$47.41 (-12.53%)
Price as of Oct 22, 2026 8:00 PM EDT
  • $141.7B
    Market Cap
  • 214.78%
    1-Year Change
  • Computer Hardware
    Industry

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  • Earnings Score: 95
  • Momentum Score: 68
  • True Yield: N/A
  • Financial Health Score: 100
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Up 3,700%, Should You Buy Sandisk Right Now?

Sandisk stock has surged 3,700% since its February 2025 spinoff from Western Digital, driven by AI-driven demand for flash storage and strong financial performance. However, the article cautions investors that memory and storage stocks are historically volatile and prone to severe downturns when industry cycles turn, suggesting the current boom may not be sustainable.

10/22/2026, 5:30 PM • The Motley Fool

History Says This Will Happen to Sandisk Stock Heading Into Its Oct. 29 Report

Sandisk stock has surged 478% in 2026 driven by extraordinary demand for NAND flash memory from AI data centers, where supply remains critically scarce. The company reports Q1 fiscal 2027 results on Oct. 29, with management guiding for $10.5B revenue (357% YoY growth) and $45 EPS. Historically, the stock has climbed before earnings reports since its February 2025 spinoff from Western Digital, though recent patterns show volatility as investors worry about the inevitable memory cycle downturn.

10/22/2026, 8:02 AM • The Motley Fool

Micron Technology vs. Sandisk: Which AI Memory Stock Is the Better Investment?

Both Micron Technology and Sandisk have experienced massive revenue growth driven by AI-driven memory demand, with Micron generating $133.2B in FY2026 revenue and Sandisk $20.2B. While both stocks have surged significantly (Micron +334%, Sandisk +827% over 12 months), the author recommends Micron due to its broader product portfolio, larger revenue base, lower valuation multiples, and higher analyst upside potential, despite both companies facing distinct risks including geopolitical pressures and supply chain dependencies.

10/17/2026, 10:50 PM • The Motley Fool

Should You Buy Sandisk Stock Before Oct. 29?

Sandisk is expected to report blockbuster Q1 fiscal 2027 earnings on Oct. 29, with Wall Street forecasting $10.7B in revenue and $46 EPS. The company benefits from AI infrastructure demand and tight memory supply conditions, as evidenced by Micron's recent 379% YoY revenue growth. Trading at a 7x forward P/E ratio, Sandisk appears undervalued, though the author recommends dollar-cost averaging rather than timing the earnings announcement.

10/13/2026, 1:15 PM • The Motley Fool

Prediction: Sandisk Stock Will Be Worth This Much at the End of 2026

Sandisk has surged 1,100% over the past year as a major beneficiary of the AI infrastructure boom and memory supply constraints. Trading at a modest 7.4x forward P/E despite explosive growth, the analyst projects the stock could reach $1,900 by year-end 2026 as supply bottlenecks persist through 2027-2028 and the company benefits from multi-year customer agreements.

10/12/2026, 1:30 PM • The Motley Fool

Not Micron. Not Sandisk. This Memory Stock Is Quietly Gaining Share.

SK Hynix, South Korea's second-largest memory chipmaker, is emerging as a stronger competitor than Micron and Sandisk in the AI-driven memory chip market. With over 50% of the HBM market share and a valuation of just 5x forward earnings, SK Hynix offers better value and growth potential (107% EPS CAGR through 2028) compared to its U.S. rivals.

10/09/2026, 11:40 AM • The Motley Fool

Stock Market Midday, Oct. 6: S&P 500 Sets New High, Nuclear Stocks Surge

The S&P 500 reached new all-time highs on October 6, 2026, climbing 0.85% to 7,840 as falling oil prices eased inflation concerns. Nuclear stocks surged following a Constellation Energy deal with Google, while semiconductor stocks like Marvell Technology jumped over 7% on strong investor day guidance. Memory stocks declined amid reports of Toshiba's market expansion plans.

10/06/2026, 12:18 PM • The Motley Fool

Western Digital vs. Seagate: Which Is the Better AI Infrastructure Stock to Own for the Next 5 Years?

Western Digital and Seagate, the two dominant players in high-capacity storage drives for AI and data centers, are both benefiting from a supercycle in demand. While Seagate has an edge with earlier HAMR technology adoption and stronger near-term growth projections, Western Digital offers better valuation with a P/E of 17x and 50% upside potential versus Seagate's 66x P/E. Both stocks are recommended as strong long-term buys for the next five years.

10/04/2026, 12:30 PM • The Motley Fool

Why Western Digital Stock Just Crashed

Western Digital stock tumbled 11.7% after reports that rival Toshiba plans to spend $400 million to double its HDD production capacity by fiscal 2027, potentially increasing its market share from 17% to 30%. This could trigger price competition and margin compression for Western Digital, though analysts suggest the sell-off may be an overreaction given WD's valuation under 18x earnings.

10/02/2026, 1:25 PM • The Motley Fool

Is a Sandisk Stock Split Coming?

Sandisk's stock price has surged to $1,552, prompting speculation about a potential stock split. While no split has been announced, the article explains that a split would be purely cosmetic—it wouldn't change the company's fundamentals, revenue, profits, or shareholder value. The main practical impact would be on options traders and potentially on Sandisk's eligibility for the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which weights stocks by share price rather than market value.

09/15/2026, 3:11 AM • The Motley Fool

This Memory Sector Sleeper Stock Nears a Profitability Turning Point

Everspin Technologies, a niche MRAM chip maker for aerospace and military applications, is approaching profitability despite current losses driven by $4 million in legal fees from patent litigation. The company posted record revenue of $18.7 million (up 42% YoY) and secured a $40 million multi-year defense contract plus a strategic partnership with Teledyne. Once legal expenses conclude in mid-2027, profitability should improve significantly as the company targets $100 million in revenue by fiscal 2029.

09/14/2026, 6:23 AM • The Motley Fool

Here's the One Storage Stock I'd Buy With $2,000

The AI data center boom has driven storage companies to secure multiyear contracts with locked-in pricing and volumes extending into 2027-2029. Western Digital, Seagate, and Sandisk all benefit from this demand surge, but Seagate emerges as the top pick due to its pricing locked for all of 2027 and most capacity allocated through 2028, combined with accelerating 56% year-over-year growth guidance.

09/08/2026, 5:26 PM • The Motley Fool

Forget AI Stocks: This Clean-Power Play Is the Real Winner

The article argues that instead of investing in volatile AI stocks, investors should consider Brookfield Renewable, a clean energy company positioned to benefit from AI's massive electricity demands. With projected 60% growth in U.S. electricity demand by 2045 and a ~5% dividend yield with consistent 5% annual growth, Brookfield Renewable offers more stable returns than speculative AI plays.

09/06/2026, 4:15 PM • The Motley Fool

Data Centers Now Deliver a Third of Sandisk's Revenue -- $2.98 Billion in a Single Quarter

Sandisk has undergone a dramatic business transformation since separating from Western Digital in February 2025. Data center revenue now represents one-third of total quarterly revenue at $2.98 billion, up from just $213 million a year earlier. The company has signed 10 multiyear supply agreements (New Business Model) with eight customers representing a minimum of $93.9 billion in expected revenue with price floors and ceilings. Fiscal 2026 revenue surged 175% to $20.25 billion, driven primarily by higher pricing rather than volume growth, with gross margins reaching 84.6%. However, the stock has declined 35% from its 52-week high, suggesting the market has already priced in expectations of a significant memory pricing downturn.

09/02/2026, 6:38 PM • The Motley Fool

Prediction: This Memory Stock Will Soar 165% in 3 Years (Hint: It's not Micron or Sandisk)

Western Digital (WDC) has surged 465% over the past year and could climb another 165% in three years, driven by AI data center demand for storage. The company reported 36% revenue growth and 104% EPS growth in fiscal 2026, with guidance suggesting 45% revenue growth and 125% EPS growth in the current quarter. Management has sold out 2026 capacity and is negotiating long-term supply agreements through 2031, indicating sustained demand. At 17x earnings with consensus EPS expected to reach $44.83 by fiscal 2029, analysts believe the stock could reach $1,165.

08/25/2026, 5:01 PM • The Motley Fool

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Statistics

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Day Range
$367.13
$381.88
$378.51
1-Year Range
$120.47
$746.23
$378.51
Latest Close$378.51
Change
+$14.19 (+3.75%)
Volume8,660,611
Market Cap$141.7B
Shares Outstanding374.3M
P/E (TTM)15.38
Diluted EPS (TTM)$24.60
Enterprise Value$141.2B

Information as of 10/21/2026

Company Profile

WESTERN DIGITAL CORP
WESTERN DIGITAL CORP
https://www.westerndigital.com
$141.7B
Market Cap
$9.4B
Net Income
Sector: Technology
Industry: Computer Hardware
5601 Great Oaks Parkway, San Jose, CA, United States, 95119
408 717 6000

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.

Key Executives

  • Tiang Yew Tan
  • Ahmed Shihab
  • Kris Sennesael
  • Cynthia Lock Tregillis
  • Vidya Gubbi

Current Ownership Distribution

  • Institutions5.8B (60.64%)
  • Mutual Funds3.8B (39.19%)
  • Insiders16.3M (0.17%)
  • Other0 (0.00%)