Western Digital
Western Digital is a leading developer and manufacturer of data storage solutions, primarily focused on hard disk drive (HDD) technology. The company provides high-capacity storage infrastructure for cloud data centers, enterprise systems, and consumer devices, positioning its products as the most economical solution for mass data retention in the age of AI. Following the 2025 separation of its Flash business, the company operates as a specialized HDD entity serving the global digital economy.
Financials
Based on Q3 2026 filing
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Cloud
primaryProvides high-capacity enterprise HDDs and data storage platforms designed for public and private cloud environments. These products focus on delivering low total cost of ownership (TCO) and high reliability for large-scale data centers and smart video systems.
High-capacity enterprise HDDs, Data storage platforms
Cloud service providers, Internet infrastructure players, Social media companies, Enterprise customers
Client
majorDelivers high-performance HDD solutions for personal computing devices including desktops and notebooks. These products emphasize low cost per gigabyte, power efficiency, and quiet operation for mass-market hardware.
Desktop HDDs, Notebook HDDs
Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Channel customers
Consumer
moderateOffers external storage solutions and personal content management tools directly to end-users. This segment leverages strong brand recognition to provide retail-ready storage for personal libraries and creative content.
HDD external storage products, WD-branded retail drives
Retail consumers, Distributors, Resellers
Segment Financials
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Competitive Position
A leading vertically integrated manufacturer with a dominant position in the high-capacity HDD market and a significant patent portfolio in magnetic recording.
Geographies
Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East
Customer Segments
Enterprise, Consumer Electronics, Hyperscale Cloud Providers, Government
Upstream Dependencies
Semiconductor component suppliers, Printed circuit board manufacturers, Raw material providers for magnetic media, Contract manufacturers
Downstream Customers
Cloud Service Providers (CSPs), PC OEMs, Retail electronics chains, Data center infrastructure integrators
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Subsidiaries
Sandisk Corporation
Formerly a wholly-owned subsidiary holding the Flash business, separated into an independent company in February 2025.
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Western Digital is a leading developer and manufacturer of data storage solutions, primarily focused on hard disk drive (HDD) technology. The company provides high-capacity storage infrastructure for cloud data centers, enterprise systems, and consumer devices, positioning its products as the most economical solution for mass data retention in the age of AI. Following the 2025 separation of its Flash business, the company operates as a specialized HDD entity serving the global digital economy.
Western Digital (WDC) has a market capitalization of $167.67B and trades on NASDAQ.
Western Digital generated $11.8B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $6.5B, representing a net margin of 55.3%. Gross margin stands at 45.4%. These figures are based on the Q2 2026 filing.
Western Digital's key competitors include Seagate Technology Holdings plc, Micron Technology, Celestica, Inc., and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Western Digital has approximately 53,000 employees.