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NYSE:WDC News 22 January 2026 - 7 February 2026

Western Digital stock jumps nearly 9% — WDC rally turns on targets, AI storage talk

Western Digital stock jumps nearly 9% — WDC rally turns on targets, AI storage talk

Western Digital shares jumped 8.6% to $282.58 in after-hours trading Friday after Cantor Fitzgerald raised its price target to $420 following the company’s Innovation Day. The stock rebounded alongside gains in tech and storage peers. CEO Irving Tan sold 17,201 shares worth about $5.1 million on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan. Investors await jobs and CPI data next week.
7 February 2026
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Western Digital stock price jumps 6% in midday trade after Thursday slide

Western Digital stock price jumps 6% in midday trade after Thursday slide

Western Digital shares rose about 6% to $276.60 by midday Friday, rebounding from a 3.4% drop the previous session. The move followed a $4 billion buyback announcement and a disclosure that CEO Irving Tan sold 20,000 shares under a pre-set plan. Seagate and NetApp also gained as storage stocks tracked a broader Wall Street rally.
6 February 2026
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Western Digital stock price falls after-hours as CEO share sale filing hits focus

Western Digital stock price falls after-hours as CEO share sale filing hits focus

Western Digital shares fell 3.4% to $260.19 in after-hours trading Thursday, following a $4 billion share buyback authorization and CEO Irving Tan’s sale of 20,000 shares. The company outlined plans for a 40-terabyte hard drive and future HAMR technology at its Innovation Day. Seagate and NetApp also declined. Citi raised its price target on Western Digital to $335.
6 February 2026
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Western Digital stock slides again: $4B buyback, AI-storage roadmap keep WDC volatile

Western Digital stock slides again: $4B buyback, AI-storage roadmap keep WDC volatile

Western Digital shares dropped 2.5% to $262.68 Thursday morning after a 7% fall the previous day. The company announced a new $4 billion share buyback and unveiled hard drives over 100 terabytes for AI data centers. CEO Irving Tan sold 20,000 shares for about $5.1 million under a preset plan, according to an SEC filing. Trading volume spiked to 14.7 million shares, far above the 50-day average.
5 February 2026
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Western Digital stock slides nearly 9% in New York trade as buyback bounce fades

Western Digital stock slides nearly 9% in New York trade as buyback bounce fades

Western Digital shares fell about 9% to $264.17 by late morning Wednesday, after the company boosted its buyback authorization by $4 billion on Tuesday. Seagate and Micron also dropped as memory and storage stocks sold off. The moves followed Western Digital’s new pitch to capitalize on AI-driven data-center demand. Tech stocks broadly declined, with AMD sliding over 12% after a revenue warning.
4 February 2026
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Western Digital stock jumps 8% as AI-storage trade revs up; what to watch next

Western Digital stock jumps 8% as AI-storage trade revs up; what to watch next

Western Digital shares closed up 8% at $270.21 Monday before steadying after hours. The company reported a 25% revenue jump to $3.02 billion in Q2 and raised its Q3 outlook above Wall Street estimates. Investors are watching its Feb. 3 Innovation Day for new targets. Sandisk and Micron also surged as AI demand fueled storage and memory stocks.
3 February 2026
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Dow Jones jumps 1% on a chip bounce as shutdown delays jobs report — what investors watch next

Dow Jones jumps 1% on a chip bounce as shutdown delays jobs report — what investors watch next

The Dow Jones rose 1% midday Monday, up 490 points to 49,382, led by chip stocks and heavyweights like Caterpillar and Visa. A partial U.S. government shutdown has delayed the January jobs report. Traders are watching a wave of earnings and President Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh to head the Fed. Gold and silver volatility continued after last week’s sharp drop.
2 February 2026
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Western Digital stock price swings after earnings outlook; what WDC investors watch next

Western Digital stock price swings after earnings outlook; what WDC investors watch next

Western Digital shares closed down 0.5% at $278.41 after a volatile session, then rose about 2% in after-hours trading as its outlook beat Wall Street estimates. The company forecast third-quarter revenue near $3.2 billion and adjusted earnings of $2.30 per share, both above analyst expectations. Investors are watching pricing, supply, and next week’s Innovation Day for further direction.
30 January 2026
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Western Digital stock whipsaws after earnings as Seagate effect keeps AI storage trade in focus

Western Digital stock whipsaws after earnings as Seagate effect keeps AI storage trade in focus

Western Digital reported a 25% rise in quarterly revenue and forecast fiscal Q3 sales near $3.2 billion, citing strong demand for high-capacity hard drives in data centers. Adjusted earnings reached $2.13 per share, with free cash flow at $653 million. Shares slipped 0.5% after hours, despite climbing 15.6% over the past week. The company announced a 12.5-cent dividend, payable March 18.
29 January 2026
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Sandisk stock price rises ahead of earnings as AI storage trade stays in focus (SNDK)

Sandisk stock price rises ahead of earnings as AI storage trade stays in focus (SNDK)

Sandisk shares rose 1% to $532.99 Thursday morning ahead of its fiscal Q2 results due after market close. Seagate and Western Digital also gained, while Micron slipped. Analysts expect Sandisk to report $2.7 billion in revenue and $3.62 adjusted EPS. Investors are focused on the company’s outlook for NAND pricing and data-center demand.
29 January 2026
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Western Digital stock steadies after-hours as analyst targets jump into Jan. 29 earnings

Western Digital stock steadies after-hours as analyst targets jump into Jan. 29 earnings

Western Digital shares rose 0.6% to $243.29 in after-hours trading Thursday after a volatile session. Bank of America, Citi, and Rosenblatt raised price targets, citing strong cloud demand and higher storage prices. The company reports earnings Jan. 29 and will host an investor event Feb. 3. Western Digital forecast Q2 revenue near $2.9 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.88.
23 January 2026
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SanDisk stock holds above $500 after Citi hikes target, eyes turn to Jan. 29 earnings

SanDisk stock holds above $500 after Citi hikes target, eyes turn to Jan. 29 earnings

SanDisk shares rose 1.4% to $508.09 Thursday, leading the S&P 500 after Citi raised its price target to $490 on strong data center demand. Trading volume reached 19.2 million shares. Investors await SanDisk’s Jan. 29 earnings for updates on NAND pricing and supply. Peers including Western Digital and Micron also posted modest gains.
22 January 2026
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Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

7 February 2026
Caterpillar shares surged 7.1% to $726.20 Friday, driving the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. The move erased recent losses and followed insider selling by Group President Bob De Lange earlier in the week. Deere and CNH Industrial also gained as investors rotated into industrial stocks. Markets await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data.
Amazon stock slides as $200B AI spending plan meets cautious profit outlook

Amazon stock slides as $200B AI spending plan meets cautious profit outlook

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell 9% Friday after the company announced plans for $200 billion in 2026 capital spending, mainly for AWS and AI, and issued a first-quarter profit outlook below estimates. The stock drop could erase $200 billion in market value. Fourth-quarter net sales rose 14% to $213.4 billion, while free cash flow declined due to higher spending on AI infrastructure.
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