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Western Digital

SanDisk is a manufacturer of flash memory products, including memory cards and readers, USB flash drives, and solid state drives. As of February 2015, SanDisk is the third-largest manufacturer of flash memory. On May 12, 2016, SanDisk was acquired by hard drive manufacturer Western Digital in a US$19 billion deal.

SanDisk

HGST is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Digital that sells hard disk drives, solid-state drives, and external storage products and services.

HGST

Western Digital Corp. engages in the development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of data storage devices and solutions. It operates through the Flash and Hard Disk Drive segments. The Flash segment represents flash-based data storage devices. The Hard Disk Drive segment provides hard disk storage solutions. The company was founded by Alvin B. Phillips in 1970 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

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Western Digital faces revenue decline but anticipates improvement and cost reduction

Western Digital's Q3 performance reflects a mixed picture with revenue and margin improvements in certain segments but overall decline in total revenue. The company is focused on proactive cost management, investment decisions, and automation to address ongoing financial challenges. Despite the current market environment, there are opportunities for improvement in the second half and cost reduction with BiCS8.

Western Digital faces revenue decline and operational challenges in Q2

Western Digital's Q2 performance reflects revenue decline, operational challenges, and strategic actions to reset the business. Despite facing headwinds in the cloud segment, the company is strengthening its financial position and focusing on cost reduction. Opportunities exist in market stabilization, product demand improvement, and strategic financial management.

Western Digital exceeds Q3 expectations amidst demand stabilization signs

Western Digital's Q3 performance showed resilience with signs of demand stabilization and strategic actions yielding positive results in both HDD and Flash businesses. While facing revenue challenges and margin pressures, the company remains focused on addressing network security incidents and optimizing cost management strategies.

Western Digital reports Q4 revenue growth and anticipates technology opportunities

Western Digital's Q4 performance showcased revenue growth in flash shipments, operational optimization, and stabilization of hard drive demand.
The company's strengths lie in executing an innovative product roadmap, enhancing liquidity, and anticipating growth in data center technologies.
Challenges include underutilization charges, margin management concerns, and the impact of lower CapEx on future investments.
Opportunities include expected growth in 26 terabyte drives, SMR technology adoption, and recovery in nearline units, presenting avenues for business expansion.

Western Digital plans to spin off flash business for growth

Western Digital's Q1 performance exceeded revenue expectations but reported a non-GAAP loss per share, with sequential growth in flash revenue and challenges in HDD revenue.
The company's strategic decision to spin off the flash business aims to unlock shareholder value and capitalize on the flash market's growth potential.
Opportunities lie in the HDD business's innovation and growth prospects, while challenges include underutilization charges and market weaknesses in China.
Dynamic management of wafer starts and a focus on profitability and free cash flow are key strategies moving forward for Western Digital.

Western Digital meets Q2 expectations, eyes NAND market growth

Western Digital's Q2 performance met expectations with strengths in flash business management and sequential revenue growth.
Challenges include operating losses, cash outflow, and client revenue decline due to flash ASP increase.
Opportunities lie in the growing demand for NAND bits at the edge, cost reduction trends, and emerging enterprise SSD market.
Overall, Western Digital's focus on product leadership and profitability improvement positions it for long-term success.

Western Digital exceeds Q3 expectations, focuses on AI growth

Western Digital's Q3 2024 earnings call showcased strong financial performance, exceeding revenue and EPS expectations.
The company is strategically positioned to capitalize on increasing AI demand, with a focus on profitability and market leadership.
Challenges include managing bit growth, monitoring AI impact on HDD demand, and maintaining gross margin targets.
Opportunities lie in leading technology development, tailored product offerings, and partnerships for market advantage.

Western Digital reports strong Q4 earnings, eyes growth opportunities

Western Digital's Q4 performance reflects solid revenue and earnings, driven by growth in Flash and HDD segments.
The company's strengths in innovation, market positioning, and strategic planning position it well for future growth.
While facing challenges such as dis-synergy costs and industry dynamics, Western Digital has opportunities to capitalize on market trends and drive further revenue growth.

Western Digital excels in Q1 2025 earnings, anticipates sequential growth

Western Digital's Q1 performance reflects a robust financial position with strong revenue and earnings growth. The company's strategic focus on Flash and HDD businesses, along with the ongoing separation process, positions it well for future opportunities and growth.

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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The DNA Data Storage Alliance, an organization formed in 2020 by Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN), Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT), Twist Bioscience Corporation (NASDAQ: TWST) and Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) to create and promote an interoperable storage ecosystem based on DNA as a data storage medium, today announced that the organization has expanded to more than 50 members with the recent addition of FUJIFILM Recording Media U.S.A., Inc. The Fujifilm Gro

DNA Data Storage Alliance Welcomes 50th Member

Western Digital Corporation stock is down almost 4% in the past month (21 trading days), largely underperforming the S&P 500 which was up almost 5% over this period. If you look at the change over the last five and ten days, too, the stock has returned -4.6% and -1.1%, underperforming the broader.

After Rough Month, Can Western Digital Stock Turn Things Around?

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SEOUL, Korea & SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #D2PF--Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Western Digital (Nasdaq: WDC) today announced that they have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a unique collaboration to standardize and drive broad adoption of next-generation data placement, processing and fabrics (D2PF) storage technologies. The companies will initially focus on aligning their efforts and creating a vigorous ecosystem for Zoned Storage solutions. These steps will enable the indus

Samsung and Western Digital Begin Far-reaching Collaboration to Drive Standardization of Next-generation Storage Technologies for Broader Ecosystem Support and Customer Adoption

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Digital Corp. (Nasdaq: WDC) today announced that it will host its 2022 Investor Day on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. The 2022 Investor Day will be held in-person at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in San Francisco. Western Digital's CEO David Goeckeler and other senior executives will discuss the company's long-term strategy with a question and answer session following the presentations. A live webcast of the event will also be available on the Investor Relations webs

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SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ: WDC), a leader in data infrastructure, today announced its recognition as one of the world's most ethical companies by Ethisphere. The organization defines and advances the standards of ethical business practices worldwide. Western Digital unlocks the potential of data and champions the human potential, emphasizing the importance of high ethical standards in its business at every step. Western Digital fosters and thrives in an en

Western Digital Recognized as One of the World's Most Ethical Companies for Fourth Year in a Row

Western Digital Corporation (WDC) Presents at Morgan Stanley 2022 Technology, Media & Telecom Conference (Transcript)

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Western Digital stock price dropped 30% from around $63 at 2019 end, to almost $45 currently, primarily due to unfavorable changes in its P/S multiple. This comes as a surprise, as the company has witnessed a rise in revenue over this period, and revenue per share has risen, despite a 6% increase.

Why Has Western Digital Stock Underperformed Despite Revenue Growth?

Western Digital (WDC) expects fiscal third-quarter 2022 non-GAAP revenues between $4.20 billion and $4.40 billion, lower than the previous guidance of $4.45-$4.65 billion.

Western Digital (WDC) Loses 7 EB of Flash Output, Cuts Q3 View

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Digital Corp. (Nasdaq: WDC) today provided an update on the production status of its joint venture flash memory manufacturing facilities and outlook for fiscal third quarter 2022. Production at both its Yokkaichi and Kitakami joint venture flash fabrication facilities returned to normal operations in late February 2022. Western Digital's flash availability will be reduced by approximately 7 exabytes, which will occur predominately in its third and four

Western Digital Provides Update on Production Status of Its Joint Venture Flash Memory Manufacturing Facilities and Fiscal Third Quarter 2022 Outlook

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Flash-memory-chip production has been disrupted at two Japanese factories run by Western Digital through a joint venture. It may cut about 25% from Western's flash production for the quarter.

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Western Digital Corp said on Wednesday certain materials at two of its manufacturing units in Japan, operated by joint-venture partner Kioxia Holdings Corp, were contaminated and will result in reduced availability of flash storage devices.

Western Digital says contamination impacting production at Japanese facilities

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Digital Corp. (Nasdaq: WDC) today announced that contamination of certain material used in its manufacturing processes has occurred and is affecting production operations at both its Yokkaichi and Kitakami joint venture, flash fabrication facilities. Western Digital's current assessment of the impact is a reduction of its flash availability of at least 6.5 exabytes. The company is working closely with its joint venture partner, Kioxia, to implement nec

Western Digital Comments on Production Status of its Joint Venture Flash Memory Manufacturing Facilities

It wasn't just concern over interest rates -- the data storage device specialist also delivered lackluster guidance and announced its CFO was stepping down.

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Western Digital Corporation ( WDC , Financial) is an American developer of data storage devices and solutions and is one of the leading computer hard disc drive manufacturers in the world. In addition, the company designs solid-state drives, flash memory devices, data technology products such as storage devices and data center systems, and offers cloud storage services.

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Analysts lowered their price targets on Western Digital Corp  WDC following Q2 FY22 results. Deutsche Bank analyst Sidney Ho lowered the price target to $70 from $81 (40% upside) and kept a Buy.

Analysts Cut Western Digital Price Target Post Q2 Results

Western Digital's (WDC) Q2 results reflect continued demand from cloud customers. However, pandemic-induced supply chain disruptions and other COVID-related challenges are a headwind.

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