Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ: WDC) is a leading American data storage company headquartered in San Jose, California. Founded in 1970, it is one of the world's largest manufacturers of hard disk drives (HDDs) and solid-state drives (SSDs), offering a wide range of data storage solutions for consumers, enterprises, and cloud data centers. The company markets products under the Western Digital, WD_BLACK, and SanDisk brands. In February 2025, Western Digital completed the spin-off of its flash memory business into a separate entity named SanDisk Corporation, allowing it to focus exclusively on HDD technologies. This strategic move aims to streamline operations and sharpen the company's focus on its core competencies. GlobalData+2Wikipedia+2LinkedIn+2
Over the past 52 weeks, Western Digital's stock has traded between a low of $28.83 and a high of $61.62, reached on June 18, 2024. MarketWatch+5MarketWatch+5MarketWatch+5
Analyst sentiment for WDC is generally positive. According to MarketBeat, out of 19 analysts covering the stock, 15 have given a "Buy" rating and 4 have given a "Hold" rating, resulting in a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." MarketBeat
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