(WDC) Western Digital Corporation Expects Q2 Adjusted EPS Range $5.60 - $6.00
Western Digital Corporation (WDC) anticipates Q2 adjusted EPS between $5.60 and $6.00, with a revenue midpoint of $5.10 billion. The company's stock has seen a 5-day change of -4.49% and a year-to-date change of -0.90%.
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Why it matters
The guidance will be a key data point for analysts and traders to adjust price targets and position the stock before the earnings release.
Market read
Guidance influences valuation models for WDC and peers in the storage and semiconductor supply chain.
What to watch
Potential cost reductions or new product launches not reflected in the guidance could mitigate downside.
Background
Western Digital released its Q2 guidance ahead of the earnings season, providing updated expectations for earnings per share and revenue.
Ticker impact
Western Digital disclosed its Q2 adjusted EPS guidance of $5.60‑$6.00 and revenue midpoint of $5.10B, the first public release of these numbers.
likely pressure as the market prices in the guidance range
Investors will compare the disclosed EPS and revenue to consensus estimates; any deviation will move the stock.
Market effects
Sets a benchmark for the data storage sector's Q2 outlook.
Impacts US technology stocks and related supply‑chain companies.
May influence global storage equipment manufacturers and investors tracking AI‑driven demand.
Counterpoint
If the guidance is viewed as overly conservative, the stock could rally on a surprise upside.
Key entities
- companyWestern Digital Corporation
US‑listed data storage hardware manufacturer.
