Western Digital (WDC) Stock Jumps 8% on AI Rally and New ESPP Shares – November 24, 2025
Western Digital shares jumped 8.4% to $150.93 on November 24, 2025, outpacing storage and semiconductor peers as AI-related stocks rallied. The company implemented shareholder-approved changes to its employee stock purchase plan, confirmed by a new S-8 filing. Trading volume reached 10.8 million shares, well above average. The stock remains about 15% below its 52-week high set earlier this month.