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Western Digital forecasts up to 72% second-quarter revenue growth after strong start

Western Digital (WDC) forecasts Q2 revenue growth of 66-72% YoY, with expected revenue of $5.1B. Adjusted EPS is projected at $5.80. Q1 results showed revenue of $4.38B, up 55% YoY, and adjusted EPS of $4.64, up 161% YoY. The company raised its dividend by 17% to $0.175 per share. Management cited strong demand and operational efficiency for the performance.

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Published Oct 23, 2026, 12:44 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$WDCBullishHigh
01

Why it matters

The strong Q1 results and aggressive Q2 guidance suggest momentum in the data‑storage market, likely supporting a price rally.

02

Market read

First‑report guidance with sizable revenue growth and margin expansion, a material catalyst for the stock and sector.

03

What to watch

Capital‑expenditure needs for new capacity and potential competitive pricing pressure.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: today

Background

Western Digital reported a 55% Q1 sales increase and a 161% YoY EPS rise, then raised its dividend.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$WDCBullishHigh confidence
Context

Western Digital issued fresh second-quarter revenue guidance of $5.1 B ± $100 M, up 66‑72% YoY, with higher gross margin and EPS forecasts.

Expected impact

likely upside as investors price in higher revenue and margin outlook

Evidence & confidence

The company projects a 66‑72% YoY revenue jump and EPS of $5.80, far above prior guidance, suggesting a material earnings beat.

Market effects

Sector

Boosts outlook for the data‑storage and AI‑infrastructure sector, potentially lifting peers.

Regional

Positive for U.S. technology stocks, especially those serving cloud providers.

Global

Reinforces demand for storage globally as AI workloads expand.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

If demand softens or supply constraints emerge, the guidance could be overly optimistic.

Key entities

  • company
    Western Digital Corp

    U.S. data‑storage manufacturer providing HDDs and SSDs.

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