Western Digital WDC provides scalable, sustainable technology for the world’s hyperscalers, enterprises, and cloud providers, delivering cutting-edge innovation that drives the next generation of AI-driven data workloads.
The stock sports a bullish Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), with EPS expectations moving higher across the board over recent months.
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WDC also resides in the Zacks Computer – Storage industry, which is currently ranked in the top 18% of all Zacks industries.
WDC Sees AI Momentum
WDC shares have been red-hot over the past three months thanks to strong quarterly results, gaining more than 55% and crushing the S&P 500. The company enjoyed nice growth throughout its latest period, with sales of $2.6 billion up 30% YoY and eclipsing prior guidance.
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Margin performance was notably strong, with WDC’s gross margin improving to 41.0% vs. the 34.8% mark in the same period last year. The company also initiated a cash dividend and reduced its debt by a sizable $2.6 billion, further adding to the positivity.
Irving Tan, CEO, remains bullish on WDC’s outlook, stating –
“We are confident that HDDs will continue to remain the foundation of the world’s data infrastructure, delivering unmatched value for mass storage in an AI-driven future.”
WDC shares have also recently experienced the ‘Golden Cross,’ as illustrated in the chart below. The Golden Cross occurs when the shorter 50-day moving average rises above the 200-day moving average, reflecting bullish momentum.
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Bottom Line
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Western Digital WDC would be an excellent stock for investors to consider, as displayed by its Zack Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
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