Western Digital Corporation (WDC) Stock Forecast
WDC analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.46 / 5 from 26 analysts
- Price target
- $668.50 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +101.4% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 22, 2026 EPS estimate $3.97
- 52-week range
- $120.47 – $746.23
WDC analyst ratings
26 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
WDC price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
WDC earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $4.08 | $4.00 | $4.40 | $1.78 | +129.1% | 20 |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $4.75 | $4.19 | $5.93 | $2.13 | +123.2% | 20 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $20.53 | $15.76 | $26.66 | $10.22 | +100.9% | 24 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $33.09 | $21.95 | $51.03 | $20.53 | +61.2% | 22 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
WDC revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $4.14B | $4.10B | $4.27B | +46.8% | 19 |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $4.55B | $4.34B | $5.10B | +50.9% | 19 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $19.27B | $18.46B | $21.75B | +49.2% | 23 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $26.45B | $20.25B | $33.97B | +37.2% | 22 |
WDC EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
WDC revenue: reported and forecast
WDC EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $3.73 | $4.04 | $4.04 | $4.04 | $4.08 | +9.2% | 2 up · 0 down |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $4.31 | $4.67 | $4.67 | $4.67 | $4.75 | +10.4% | 2 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $18.23 | $20.10 | $20.09 | $20.10 | $20.53 | +12.6% | 3 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $27.15 | $31.90 | $31.75 | $31.79 | $33.09 | +21.9% | 2 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
WDC earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; WDC beat in 11 of 12.
What analysts expect from WDC
26 analysts cover Western Digital; their consensus rating is buy (4.46 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $668.50, 101.4% above the latest close of $332.00. Analysts expect earnings of $20.53 per share for FY2027, +100.9% from a year earlier. For FY2028 the average estimate is $33.09 per share on revenue of $26.5 billion. Western Digital beat the EPS estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.
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WDC forecast FAQ
What is Western Digital's price target?
The average analyst price target for Western Digital is $668.50, 101.4% above the latest close of $332.00.
Is Western Digital a buy, hold or sell?
Of 26 analysts covering Western Digital, 17 rate it a strong buy, 4 a buy, 5 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Western Digital's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $20.53 per share for FY2027 (range $15.76 to $26.66); for FY2028 the estimate is $33.09.
What is Western Digital's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2027 is $19.3 billion, growth of 49.2%; for FY2028 it is $26.5 billion.
When does Western Digital report earnings?
Western Digital is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 22, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $3.97.
Does Western Digital usually beat earnings estimates?
Western Digital reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.