Is WDC a good investment in 2026?

Western Digital trades at a P/E ratio of 23.2, with very high volatility (65.4% annualized). Recent trend shows weakness.

What is the risk level of WDC?

Based on 30-day volatility of 65.4%, WDC has VERY HIGH risk. Beta of 1.85 indicates higher sensitivity to market movements than average.

Western Digital (WDC) Stock Analysis & Price Target

Q: Does WDC pay dividends?

Yes, Western Digital has a dividend yield of 0.20%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$83.85B

P/E RATIO

23.2

BETA

1.85

More volatile

DIV YIELD

0.20%

52W HIGH

$309.90

52W LOW

$28.83

VOLATILITY

65.4%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$282.58 → $245.25-13.21%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$44.53 → $245.25+450.8%

WDC | 52-week chartLast updated: 3/9/2026

Technology Sector Context

High-growth sector driven by innovation, cloud computing, AI, and digital transformation.

METRIC	WDC	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	23.2x	28.5x	↓ 19%
Beta	1.85	1.15	More volatile
Div Yield	0.20%	0.80%	Below avg
30d Volatility	65.4%	28%	Higher risk

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Competitors Analysis

Compare WDC's key metrics against its main technology sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
WDWDC(You are here)	$245.25	$83.85B	Technology	—
AAPL	$257.46	$3.78T	Technology	VIEW →
MSFT	$408.96	$3.04T	Technology	VIEW →
NVDA	$177.88	$4.32T	Technology	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Western Digital is currently trading at $245.25, which is 20.9% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.85, the stock shows higher sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDBEARISH

VOLUME6.4M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WDC a good buy right now?

Western Digital trades at 23.2x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is Very High based on 65.4% volatility.

Does WDC pay dividends?

Yes, Western Digital offers a dividend yield of 0.20%. This translates to approximately $0.49 per share annually.

How volatile is WDC?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 65.4% and beta of 1.85,WDC is classified as Very High risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.