Western Digital Corp (WDC)’s Pretax Margin and Net Margin Explained

Western Digital Corp [WDC] stock is trading at $112.41, up 5.42%. Until recently, the best way to gauge how the stock has performed was to look at its short-term value. The WDC shares have gain 9.79% over the last week, with a monthly amount glided 50.56%, and seem to be holding up well over a long-time horizon.

From an analyst’s perspective:

Western Digital Corp [NASDAQ: WDC] stock has seen the most recent analyst activity on September 16, 2025, when Bernstein initiated its Mkt Perform rating and assigned the stock a price target of $96. Previously, TD Cowen reaffirmed its Buy rating on July 31, 2025, and elevated its price target to $90. On July 10, 2025, Goldman initiated with a Neutral rating and assigned a price target of $70 on the stock. TD Cowen reiterated its recommendation of a Buy and reduced its price target to $58 on May 01, 2025. Summit Insights upgraded its rating to Buy for this stock on April 30, 2025.

Western Digital Corp [WDC] stock has fluctuated between $28.83 and $107.18 over the past year. Currently, Wall Street analysts expect the stock to reach $72.5 within the next 12 months. Western Digital Corp [NASDAQ: WDC] shares were valued at $112.41 at the most recent close of the market. An investor can expect a potential drop of -35.5% based on the average WDC price forecast.

Analyzing the WDC fundamentals

Western Digital Corp [NASDAQ:WDC] reported sales of 13.28B for the trailing twelve months, which represents a drop of -30.79%. Gross Profit Margin for this corporation currently stands at 0.38% with Operating Profit Margin at 0.23%, Pretax Profit Margin comes in at 0.13%, and Net Profit Margin reading is 0.14%. To continue investigating profitability, this company’s Return on Assets is posted at 0.13, Equity is 0.21 and Total Capital is 0.35. Upon thorough examination of the company’s fundamental financial framework, it becomes apparent that the debt-to-equity ratio stands at 0.85.

Before buying any particular stock, readers tend to pay close attention to the indicators that support and create resistance. The company’s stock is currently sitting at 108.80 points at the first support level, and at 105.20 for the second support level. However, for the 1st resistance point, the stock is sitting at 114.42, and for the 2nd resistance point, it is at 116.44.

Ratios To Look Out For

For context, Western Digital Corp’s Current Ratio is 1.08. As well, the Quick Ratio is 0.84, while the Cash Ratio is 0.39. Considering the valuation of this stock, the price to sales ratio is 2.94, the price to book ratio is 7.34 and price to earnings (TTM) ratio is 21.88.

Transactions by insiders

Recent insider trading involved Gubbi Vidyadhara K, Chief of Global Operations, that happened on Sep 04 ’25 when 11343.0 shares were sold. Officer, VIDYADHARA K GUBBI completed a deal on Sep 04 ’25 to buy 11343.0 shares. Meanwhile, SVP & Princ. Acctg Officer Zamiska Gene M. sold 353.0 shares on Aug 28 ’25.

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