Western Digital (WDC – Research Report), the Technology sector company, was revisited by a Wall Street analyst today. Analyst Asiya Merchant from Citi maintained a Buy rating on the stock and has a $80.00 price target.
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Asiya Merchant has given his Buy rating due to a combination of factors that highlight Western Digital’s strategic positioning and growth potential. The spinoff of Sandisk into an independent flash-storage entity is a significant development, with the company focusing on enhancing profitability and providing an optimistic financial outlook. Key management figures, including the CEO and CFO, emphasized their confidence in demand trends, driven by innovations such as eSSD demand and unit growth in smartphones and PCs.
Additionally, Western Digital’s alliance with Kioxia and its strong portfolio and brand position it well within the industry. Despite anticipated short-term pricing challenges, the company projects an improvement in supply and demand alignment, forecasting an eventual undersupply that could drive price increases. The anticipated share price return of 16.2% further supports Merchant’s positive outlook on Western Digital’s stock.
In another report released today, Barclays also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $80.00 price target.