I reiterate a Strong Buy on Western Digital because my original AI storage thesis has moved from expectation to proof, with Q3 2026 showing 45% revenue growth. Micron and SK Hynix are giving the market the green light on the broader AI memory cycle, and I believe WDC will benefit from the same underlying driver. My growth drivers are nearline cloud demand, UltraSMR mix, cost-per-TB declines, and HAMR. The drivers can take WDC toward roughly $20.70 of est. 2028 EPS.
Western Digital: The AI Storage Trade Still Has Room To Run
Source: Seeking Alpha