What's Next: Western Digital's Earnings Preview

Western Digital (NASDAQ:WDC) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Wednesday, 2025-07-30. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.

Analysts estimate that Western Digital will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.43.

Western Digital bulls will hope to hear the company announce they've not only beaten that estimate, but also to provide positive guidance, or forecasted growth, for the next quarter.

New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).

Historical Earnings Performance

During the last quarter, the company reported an EPS beat by $0.23, leading to a 0.21% increase in the share price on the subsequent day.

Here's a look at Western Digital's past performance and the resulting price change:

Quarter

Q3 2025

Q2 2025

Q1 2025

Q4 2024

EPS Estimate

1.13

1.82

1.71

1.15

EPS Actual

1.36

1.77

1.78

1.44

Price Change %

0.0%

5.0%

5.0%

-10.0%

Tracking Western Digital's Stock Performance

Shares of Western Digital were trading at $68.985 as of July 28. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 38.62%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release.

Analysts' Perspectives on Western Digital

For investors, grasping market sentiments and expectations in the industry is vital. This analysis explores the latest insights regarding Western Digital.

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