Western Digital (WDC) Stock Analysis: AI Score & Alternative Data
Demand signals are heating up for Western Digital
Is Western Digital a buy right now? The alternative data leans yes. This WDC stock analysis is built on the 25+ alternative data signals AltIndex tracks on Western Digital every day — hiring, web traffic, sentiment, social reach — rolled into an AI Score of 63/100: a Buy. The stock trades at $339.00 with a $136B market cap.
What’s driving the buy signal over the past 90 days: revenue up 43.7% YoY to $3.8B, job postings up 8.9% to 356 open roles, and 67% of employees are positive on the business outlook. Stocks scoring above 60 have historically outperformed the S&P 500 over the following six months.
WDC’s broader alt-data profile also covers headcount (23K employees, according to LinkedIn), web traffic (2.1M monthly visits), Facebook followers (353K), and sentiment (84/100). Every signal links to its own page with full history, the WDC technical analysis covers RSI, moving averages, and support and resistance, and the full table of everything AltIndex tracks on WDC is just below.
Western Digital AI Stock Analysis
Western Digital Corporation (WDC) is a leading global provider of data storage solutions. Specializing in the development, manufacture, and provision of storage devices, data center systems, and software, WDC's product portfolio includes HDDs, SSDs, and solid-state hybrid drives.
Analysis generated October 14, 2026.
Recent Western Digital Stock Alerts
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Western Digital | October 15 Price is down by -7.3% in the last 24h. |
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Western Digital | October 13 Price is down by -7.1% in the last 24h. |
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Western Digital | October 7 Sentiment is down by 10.3% in the last couple of days. |
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Western Digital | October 6 Price is down by -6.1% in the last 24h. |
Western Digital Alternative Data
| Alternative Data | Value | 3m Change | Trend |
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| Webpage Traffic | 2.1M | 3.7% | |
| Job Posts | 356 | 8.9% | |
| LinkedIn Employees | 23K | 0% | |
| Employee Recommend | 69 | 0% | |
| Business Outlook | 67 | 6.3% | |
| Lobbying Cost | $47K | 0% | |
| Sentiment | 84 | 23.5% | |
| Reddit Mentions | 0 | 100.0% | |
| X Mentions | 224 | 761.5% | |
| Stocktwits Mentions | 522 | 59.6% | |
| News Mentions | 4 | 33.3% | |
| Stocktwits Subscribers | 22K | 11.2% | |
| 4chan Mentions | 0 | N/A | |
| X Followers | 186K | 0% | |
| Instagram Followers | 42K | 0% | |
| Youtube Subscribers | 121K | 0% | |
| Facebook Followers | 353K | 0% | |
| Facebook Engagement | 95 | 0% |
About Western Digital (WDC)
Western Digital Corporation is an American computer drive manufacturer and data storage company, headquartered in San Jose, California. It designs, manufactures and sells data technology products, including data storage devices, data center systems and cloud storage services.
| Price | $339.00 |
| Target Price | $387.74 |
| Volume | 63,420,177 |
| Market Cap | $136B |
| Year Range | $120 – $746 |
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
| PE Ratio | 14.1 |
| Analyst Rating | 38% buy |
| Industry | Computer Hardware |
Latest Western Digital News
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Memory Stocks Extend Selloff on China Competition Fears: Western Digital Slides 5%, SanDisk Drops 3%, Micron SlipsOctober 15 - Biztoc.com |
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SMCI taps former Western Digital CFO as new finance boss; shares tumbleOctober 15 - Biztoc.com |
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SK Hynix Sinks 5% as China’s CXMT Aims at Server Memory; Western Digital Drops 4%, Micron Falls 3%October 14 - Biztoc.com |
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Western Digital Lost One Third Its Value Over 3 Months: It’S Ready to Provide 175% Returns Says This Wall Street ProOctober 14 - Biztoc.com |
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SK Hynix Sinks 6% as Seoul Selloff Extends to Fifth Session; Western Digital and Seagate Drop 7%October 13 - Biztoc.com |
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View all earnings →Western Digital Insider Trading Activity
View all →| Tregillis Cynthia L filed to sell 111,030 shares at $0.0. Sep 4 '26 |
| Gubbi Vidyadhara K filed to sell 80,571 shares at $0.0. Sep 4 '26 |
| STREETER STEPHANIE A filed to sell 34,807 shares at $0.0. Sep 1 '26 |
| STREETER STEPHANIE A filed to sell 36,407 shares at $0.0. Aug 31 '26 |
| Tregillis Cynthia L filed to sell 112,155 shares at $0.0. Aug 27 '26 |
Western Digital Congress Trading
View all →| Politician | Filing Date | Type | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert Cisneros |
Sep 7, 26 | Buy | $8K+ |
| Gilbert Cisneros |
Sep 7, 26 | Buy | $8K+ |
| Rohit Khanna |
Jun 5, 24 | Buy | $8K+ |
| Rohit Khanna |
May 8, 23 | Sell | $8K+ |
| Rohit Khanna |
Apr 7, 23 | Buy | $8K+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions: Western Digital (WDC)
Western Digital has an AltIndex AI Score of 63/100 (Buy). The score reflects positive alternative data signals. All investments carry risk.
63/100. The AI Score combines 25+ alternative data signals including job postings, employee sentiment, social media, web traffic, and financials. Scores above 60 = buy, 40–59 = hold, below 40 = sell. Updated daily.
Currently, the price of one share of Western Digital (WDC) stock is $339.00 with a market cap of $136B.
As of today, Western Digital’s PE (Price to Earnings) ratio is 14.1.
View the latest Western Digital insider transactions to see recent buying and selling activity by company executives and directors.
Check the Western Digital congress trading page for the latest disclosed trades by U.S. senators and representatives.
AltIndex tracks 25+ signals including job postings, web traffic, employee sentiment, Reddit mentions, Stocktwits activity, insider transactions, congressional trades, Google Trends, app downloads, and more.
The WDC stock price chart above shows Western Digital’s performance over time alongside its AI Score. Investors can identify patterns, trends, and potential support or resistance levels. View the full Western Digital technical analysis for RSI, moving averages, and more.
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