Western Digital (WDC) Stock Jumps Ahead of Nasdaq-100 Inclusion as Analysts Lift Targets — Latest News, Forecasts and Outlook for Dec. 19, 2025
Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ: WDC) is back in the spotlight on Friday, December 19, 2025, with the stock trading sharply higher as investors weigh a powerful mix of near-term catalysts—most notably its upcoming addition to the Nasdaq-100—and a drumbeat of bullish commentary around the AI-driven storage cycle. As of 12:08 p.m. ET (17:08:50 UTC), WDC stock traded at about $182.23, up roughly $7.22 (+4.1%) on the day. The session’s range has been wide, with an intraday high near $182.31 and low around $175.70, and volume just over 3.0 million shares by midday. That strength is landing in a broader market