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 "url": "https://clearank.com/stock/western-digital-wdc/",
 "dataUrl": "https://clearank.com/stock/western-digital-wdc/data.json",
 "title": "Western Digital (WDC) Stock Forecast & Price Target (2026)",
 "description": "Western Digital Corp. (WDC) stock: Technology, Computer Hardware. $164.7B market cap. AI rating, technicals, 2030 forecast and trade plans.",
 "headline": "Western Digital Corp. (WDC)",
 "published": "2026-05-27T15:43:06+00:00",
 "modified": "2026-09-27T08:11:33.22+00:00",
 "generated": "2026-09-27T14:23:47.909Z",
 "language": "en-US",
 "publisher": {
  "name": "CleaRank",
  "url": "https://clearank.com/"
 },
 "disclaimer": "Educational and informational only; not financial advice. AI-generated analysis reviewed by the CleaRank editorial team; prices delayed up to 15 minutes.",
 "asset": {
  "ticker": "WDC",
  "name": "Western Digital Corp.",
  "type": "Common Stock",
  "exchange": "NASDAQ",
  "currency": "USD",
  "sector": "Technology",
  "industry": "Computer Hardware",
  "country": "United States",
  "website": "https://www.westerndigital.com"
 },
 "quote": {
  "price": 456.81,
  "previousClose": 450.31,
  "change": 6.5,
  "changePercent": 1.44,
  "open": 455.23999,
  "high": 461.98001,
  "low": 447.69,
  "volume": 5935300,
  "averageVolume": 7768440,
  "marketCap": 164698708628,
  "fiftyTwoWeekHigh": 799.87,
  "fiftyTwoWeekLow": 99.72,
  "marketOpen": false,
  "asOf": "2026-09-27T08:11:33.000Z"
 },
 "statistics": {
  "pe": 16.962866,
  "eps": 26.93,
  "dividendYield": 0.0013143771229067757,
  "beta": 2.182,
  "priceToSales": 12.748564,
  "priceToBook": 21.84126,
  "revenueTtm": 12919000064,
  "grossMargin": 0.5412329863891113,
  "returnOnEquity": 1.30853
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 "technicals": {
  "rsi": 46.99,
  "macd": -6.31,
  "sma50": 473.94,
  "sma200": 393.26,
  "rsiSignal": "Neutral",
  "trend": "Bullish",
  "pricePosition": "Bearish",
  "macdSignal": "Bearish",
  "rating": "Bearish"
 },
 "analysis": {
  "rating": "Sell",
  "score": 21,
  "consensus": "Sell",
  "fairValue": 456.81,
  "analystTarget": 640,
  "analystCount": 26,
  "wallStreetConsensus": "Buy",
  "generatedAt": "2026-09-27T08:11:33.000Z",
  "priceAtAnalysis": 456.81,
  "volatility": {
   "daily": 3.56,
   "risk": "volatile"
  }
 },
 "tradePlan": {
  "bias": "Bearish",
  "conservativeEntry": 465.95,
  "aggressiveEntry": 456.81,
  "stopLoss": 490.87,
  "stopLossPercent": 5.35,
  "targets": [
   442.65,
   419.35,
   396.05
  ]
 },
 "projections": {
  "basis": "Monte Carlo simulation on historical return distribution, re-run daily; not price targets",
  "years": [
   {
    "year": 2027,
    "downside10th": 276.27,
    "base": 524.37,
    "upside90th": 995.25
   },
   {
    "year": 2028,
    "downside10th": 243.2,
    "base": 601.91,
    "upside90th": 1489.72
   },
   {
    "year": 2029,
    "downside10th": 227.72,
    "base": 690.93,
    "upside90th": 2096.31
   },
   {
    "year": 2030,
    "downside10th": 220.16,
    "base": 793.11,
    "upside90th": 2857.09
   },
   {
    "year": 2031,
    "downside10th": 217.24,
    "base": 910.4,
    "upside90th": 3815.21
   },
   {
    "year": 2032,
    "downside10th": 217.49,
    "base": 1045.03,
    "upside90th": 5021.25
   },
   {
    "year": 2033,
    "downside10th": 220.15,
    "base": 1199.58,
    "upside90th": 6536.27
   },
   {
    "year": 2034,
    "downside10th": 224.8,
    "base": 1376.98,
    "upside90th": 8434.65
   },
   {
    "year": 2035,
    "downside10th": 231.17,
    "base": 1580.62,
    "upside90th": 10807.22
   },
   {
    "year": 2036,
    "downside10th": 239.15,
    "base": 1814.37,
    "upside90th": 13764.93
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  ]
 },
 "faqCount": 7,
 "sources": [
  "TwelveData",
  "Wall Street consensus"
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 "sections": [
  {
   "id": "price",
   "title": "WDC Price Analysis"
  },
  {
   "id": "market-metrics",
   "title": "Market Metrics",
   "facts": {
    "Open": "$455.24",
    "Day Range": "$447.69 to $461.98",
    "Prev Close": "$450.31",
    "Volume": "5.94M",
    "52-Week Range": "$99.72 to $799.87",
    "Market Cap": "$164.70B"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "peer-benchmarking",
   "title": "Peer Benchmarking",
   "text": [
    "Sector Position Analysis Trading at a notable discount to sector peers (-50%), which may indicate undervaluation or specific company headwinds."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "financials",
   "title": "WDC Financial Performance",
   "text": [
    "Analysis: In the last 3 quarters, WDC beat estimates 2 times. However, the stock fell 2 times the next day. This suggests positive news is often \"priced in\" or investors are selling the news."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "analysis",
   "title": "WDC Analysis",
   "text": [
    "Western Digital Corp. (WDC) is trading at $456.81, currently below its 50-day moving average of $473.94, indicating a bearish short-term trend. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is at 46.99, reflecting neutral momentum, while the MACD is at -6.305, suggesting a potential bearish crossover. The stock is trading above its 200-day moving average of $393.26, which acts as a longer-term support level. Volume on the latest trading day was 5.94 million shares, which is 23.6% below the average volume of 7.77 million shares, suggesting subdued investor interest at current levels. Key support is seen around the 200-day SMA, while resistance may be encountered near the 50-day SMA. The current technical setup, with the price below the 50-day SMA and significant insider selling, points towards potential downside risk in the near term.",
    "Insiders have sold approximately $79.5 million worth of Western Digital Corp. (WDC) stock with no reported purchases, indicating a significant lack of confidence from management and key stakeholders.",
    "Western Digital Corp. (WDC) is trading below its 50-day Simple Moving Average of $473.94, suggesting a bearish short-term trend and potential for further price depreciation.",
    "26 Wall Street analysts maintain a 'Buy' consensus for Western Digital Corp. (WDC) with a median price target of $640.00, implying a 40.1% upside from the current price.",
    "Analysts forecast significant growth for Western Digital Corp. (WDC), with current year revenue growth estimated at +49.00% and EPS projected to reach $20.09.",
    "Western Digital Corp. (WDC) faces a mixed outlook, with strong projected revenue growth of 49.00% for the current year and a median analyst price target of $640.00, suggesting significant upside potential from its current price of $456.81. The company's strong profit margins and low debt levels provide a solid financial foundation. Analysts anticipate EPS to reach $20.09 this year and $31.75 next year, reflecting strong earnings power. However, the outlook is tempered by substantial insider selling totaling $79.5 million and the stock trading below its 50-day moving average, indicating potential near-term headwinds. While the consensus remains positive, the heavy insider dispositions signal caution. Investors should monitor upcoming earnings reports and any shifts in insider activity, as these factors could significantly influence the stock's trajectory against the backdrop of strong projected growth and analyst optimism."
   ],
   "lists": {
    "ProTips": [
     "Monitor insider transactions closely, as the current heavy selling pressure from management may indicate underlying concerns despite positive analyst ratings.",
     "The stock is trading below its 50-day moving average, suggesting a potential for further price declines. Consider waiting for a confirmed technical breakout above resistance levels before initiating new positions.",
     "Given the premium valuation relative to sector peers (P/S ratio of 12.75 vs. sector median of 7.5), ensure that the company's projected growth materializes to justify the current stock price."
    ]
   },
   "catalysts": [
    {
     "type": "Bearish",
     "title": "Heavy Insider Selling Pressure",
     "text": "Insiders have sold approximately $79.5 million worth of Western Digital Corp. (WDC) stock with no reported purchases, indicating a significant lack of confidence from management and key stakeholders.",
     "source": "Insider Transactions Data"
    },
    {
     "type": "Bearish",
     "title": "Technical Weakness Below 50-Day SMA",
     "text": "Western Digital Corp. (WDC) is trading below its 50-day Simple Moving Average of $473.94, suggesting a bearish short-term trend and potential for further price depreciation.",
     "source": "Technical Analysis Data"
    },
    {
     "type": "Bullish",
     "title": "Strong Analyst Consensus and Price Targets",
     "text": "26 Wall Street analysts maintain a 'Buy' consensus for Western Digital Corp. (WDC) with a median price target of $640.00, implying a 40.1% upside from the current price.",
     "source": "Wall Street Summary"
    },
    {
     "type": "Bullish",
     "title": "Strong Forward Revenue and EPS Growth Projections",
     "text": "Analysts forecast significant growth for Western Digital Corp. (WDC), with current year revenue growth estimated at +49.00% and EPS projected to reach $20.09.",
     "source": "Wall Street Summary"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "key-statistics",
   "title": "Key Statistics",
   "text": [
    "Western Digital Corp. (WDC) exhibits strong profitability with a net profit margin of 72.95% and an operating margin of 43.61%, alongside a healthy return on equity of 130.85%. Its debt-to-equity ratio stands at a low 0.13, indicating a strong balance sheet. However, the company's price-to-sales ratio of 12.75 is significantly higher than the sector median of 7.5, suggesting a premium valuation relative to its sales. Despite the premium valuation, Wall Street analysts project substantial revenue growth, with current year estimates at $19.2 billion, a 49.00% increase year-over-year, and next year's revenue expected to reach $26.2 billion, up 37.00%. Earnings per share are also projected to grow significantly, with current year EPS estimated at $20.09 and next year's at $31.75. This strong growth outlook, combined with high profit margins, contrasts with the current technical weakness and heavy insider selling.",
    "Western Digital Corp. (WDC) most recently reported earnings for the quarter ending June 2026, with an actual EPS of $3.56 that beat the estimate of $3.30 by 7.88%, though this was accompanied by a significant price drop of -13.03%. Prior to that, the quarter ending June 2026 showed a missed EPS of -0.16 against an estimate of -0.14, resulting in a -13.17% price change. The quarter ending March 2026 saw an EPS beat of $2.72 versus an estimate of $2.39, but the stock reacted negatively with a -0.69% change. The pattern of mixed earnings beats and misses, coupled with negative stock reactions even on positive EPS surprises, suggests that market sentiment may be weighing heavily on the stock, irrespective of headline earnings figures.",
    "The primary risk for Western Digital Corp. (WDC) stems from significant insider selling, with over $79.5 million in dispositions and no reported purchases, indicating a lack of confidence from management. Technically, the stock is trading below its 50-day moving average, suggesting potential for further downside. Also, its price-to-sales ratio of 12.75 is considerably higher than the sector median of 7.5, indicating that the stock may be overvalued relative to its sales, especially given the current technical weakness."
   ],
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "",
     "columns": [],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "Market Cap",
       "cells": [
        "164.70B"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "P/E Ratio",
       "cells": [
        "16.96"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "EPS (TTM)",
       "cells": [
        "26.93"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Dividend Yield",
       "cells": [
        "0.03%"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "52 Week High",
       "cells": [
        "799.87"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "52 Week Low",
       "cells": [
        "99.72"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "technical-indicators",
   "title": "Technical Indicators",
   "text": [
    "Technical Rating Bearish RSI Neutral SMA Cross Bullish Price vs SMA Bearish MACD Bearish Golden Cross in effect with the 50-day SMA ($473.94) above the 200-day SMA ($393.26), price is trading below the 50-day SMA."
   ],
   "facts": {
    "RSI": "Neutral",
    "SMA Cross": "Bullish",
    "Price vs SMA": "Bearish",
    "MACD": "Bearish"
   },
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "",
     "columns": [],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "RSI (14)",
       "cells": [
        "46.99"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "MACD",
       "cells": [
        "-6.31"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "SMA 50",
       "cells": [
        "473.94"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "SMA 200",
       "cells": [
        "393.26"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "correlations",
   "title": "Market Correlations",
   "text": [
    "How this stock moves relative to other assets",
    "Based on 1 year of daily price data. Correlations may vary over different time periods."
   ],
   "facts": {
    "Correlation with S&P 500 (SPY)": "+0.52",
    "Correlation with Nasdaq 100 (QQQ)": "+0.60",
    "Correlation with Bitcoin (BTC)": "+0.22",
    "Correlation with Gold (XAU)": "+0.19"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "trade-plans",
   "title": "WDC Trade Plans",
   "text": [
    "Specific entry, exit, and risk management levels",
    "Lower risk, wait for rally",
    "Higher risk, chasing the move",
    "Volatility-Adjusted Stop Loss Calculated based on RSI (47.0) and current market volatility",
    "Consider scaling out: Take 50% profit at Target 1, 30% at Target 2, let 20% run to Target 3"
   ],
   "facts": {
    "TARGET 1": "$442.65",
    "TARGET 2": "$419.35",
    "TARGET 3": "$396.05",
    "STOP LOSS": "$490.87"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "seasonality",
   "title": "Seasonal Patterns",
   "text": [
    "Historical monthly performance trends",
    "Based on 3 years of historical monthly returns"
   ],
   "facts": {
    "Average Jan return": "+11.92%",
    "Average Feb return": "-0.16%",
    "Average Mar return": "-4.27%",
    "Average Apr return": "+7.32%",
    "Average May return": "+7.10%",
    "Average Jun return": "-0.38%",
    "Average Jul return": "+2.83%",
    "Average Aug return": "-1.16%",
    "Average Sep return": "+4.48%",
    "Average Oct return": "-3.37%",
    "Average Nov return": "+5.03%",
    "Average Dec return": "+3.41%"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "risk",
   "title": "Risk & Volatility",
   "facts": {
    "Daily Volatility": "3.56%"
   },
   "lists": {
    "Risk considerations": [
     "Monitor position sizing based on current volatility levels",
     "Consider stop-loss placement beyond recent price range",
     "Diversification helps mitigate single-stock risk exposure"
    ]
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "growth",
   "title": "Growth of $10,000",
   "text": [
    "A $10,000 investment in WDC in September 2016 would be worth about $102,677 today, compared with about $35,782 for the same investment in the S&P 500 benchmark."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "monte-carlo",
   "title": "Monte Carlo Projection (10yr)",
   "text": [
    "CleaRank's 10-year Monte Carlo simulation projects that a $10,000 investment in WDC today could grow to about $39,718 by 2036 in the base case, with a bull case near $301,327 and a bear case around $5,235. Projections are statistical simulations, not guarantees."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "price-prediction",
   "title": "WDC Stock Price Prediction: 2030",
   "text": [
    "CleaRank's simulation projects a price near $793 for WDC by 2030 in the base case, from $457 today (1.7x over 4 years). The downside path ends near $220. These are outcomes of a Monte Carlo simulation run on WDC's historical return distribution, not price targets, and they assume no dividends are reinvested.",
    "Method: 10,000 simulated price paths using WDC's historical volatility and drift, re-run daily. The base case is the median path; the two outer columns are the 10th and 90th percentile outcomes, which widen with time because uncertainty compounds. WDC is highly volatile, so its upside column reaches an extreme multiple; treat it as a statistical tail, not an expectation. Simulations are not guarantees, and past volatility does not predict future returns. This is analysis, not investment advice."
   ],
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "WDC simulated price paths by year",
     "columns": [
      "Year",
      "Downside (10th pct)",
      "Base case",
      "Upside (90th pct)"
     ],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "2027",
       "cells": [
        "$276",
        "$524",
        "$995"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2028",
       "cells": [
        "$243",
        "$602",
        "$1,490"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2029",
       "cells": [
        "$228",
        "$691",
        "$2,096"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2030",
       "cells": [
        "$220",
        "$793",
        "$2,857"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2031",
       "cells": [
        "$217",
        "$910",
        "$3,815"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2032",
       "cells": [
        "$217",
        "$1,045",
        "$5,021"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2033",
       "cells": [
        "$220",
        "$1,200",
        "$6,536"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2034",
       "cells": [
        "$225",
        "$1,377",
        "$8,435"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2035",
       "cells": [
        "$231",
        "$1,581",
        "$10,807"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2036",
       "cells": [
        "$239",
        "$1,814",
        "$13,765"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "people-also-watch",
   "title": "People Also Watch",
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    {
     "text": "QCOM QUALCOMM Incorporated NASDAQ $201.97 +3.97%",
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    {
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    {
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     "url": "https://clearank.com/stock/wolfspeed-wolf/"
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   ]
  },
  {
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  },
  {
   "id": "insider-trading",
   "title": "WDC Insider Trading Analysis",
   "facts": {
    "Bought": "None",
    "Sold": "$79.5M",
    "Insiders": "16",
    "Avg Transaction": "$1.6M"
   },
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "Recent insider transactions in WDC",
     "columns": [
      "Date",
      "Insider",
      "Type",
      "Shares",
      "Value"
     ],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "Feb 5, 2026",
       "cells": [
        "MASSENGILL MATTHEW E Director",
        "Sell",
        "36.9K",
        "$9.6M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Aug 11, 2026",
       "cells": [
        "TAN IRVING Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "20.0K",
        "$8.9M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "May 1, 2026",
       "cells": [
        "TAN IRVING Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "20.0K",
        "$8.2M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Sep 5, 2019",
       "cells": [
        "RAY MICHAEL CHARLES Officer",
        "Sell",
        "92.0K",
        "$5.5M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Oct 25, 2024",
       "cells": [
        "GOECKELER DAVID V Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "75.0K",
        "$5.4M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Sep 26, 2024",
       "cells": [
        "GOECKELER DAVID V Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "75.0K",
        "$5.3M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Feb 2, 2026",
       "cells": [
        "TAN IRVING Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "20.0K",
        "$5.1M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "May 11, 2026",
       "cells": [
        "DAVIS BRIAN SCOTT Officer",
        "Sell",
        "10.0K",
        "$5.0M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Dec 5, 2025",
       "cells": [
        "GUBBI VIDYADHARA K Officer",
        "Sell",
        "22.8K",
        "$3.7M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Nov 3, 2025",
       "cells": [
        "TAN IRVING Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "20.0K",
        "$3.0M"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ],
   "links": [
    {
     "text": "SEC Form 4",
     "url": "https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&company=Western+Digital+Corp.&type=4&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=&action=getcompany"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "faq",
   "title": "Frequently Asked Questions"
  }
 ],
 "faq": [
  {
   "question": "What is Western Digital Corp.'s stock price forecast for 2030?",
   "answer": "Based on Monte Carlo simulations, Western Digital Corp.'s (WDC) stock price is projected to be $793.11 in 2030 under a base case scenario. The downside projection is $220.16, while the upside projection reaches $2,857.09. These figures represent statistical outcomes and are not guarantees."
  },
  {
   "question": "Is Western Digital Corp. stock a buy right now?",
   "answer": "Western Digital Corp. (WDC) is currently trading at $456.81. While Wall Street analysts have a median price target of $640.00, implying a 40.1% upside, significant insider selling and the stock trading below its 50-day moving average suggest caution is warranted."
  },
  {
   "question": "What is the RSI for Western Digital Corp. stock?",
   "answer": "The Relative Strength Index (RSI) for Western Digital Corp. (WDC) is currently 46.99, which indicates neutral momentum and suggests neither an overbought nor oversold condition."
  },
  {
   "question": "How does Western Digital Corp.'s valuation compare to its sector peers?",
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