Western Digital Corp. (WDC)
Information Technology ยท Computer Storage Devices
Western Digital Corp. (WDC) is listed on Nasdaq, where its shares have traded since October 31, 1978. SentiSense covers Western Digital Corp. in the Information Technology sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Computer Storage Devices. Irving Tan is its chief executive officer. The company reports 40,000 employees, and its corporate website is www.westerndigital.com.
About Western Digital Corp.
Western Digital is a leading vertically integrated supplier of hard disk drives. The HDD market is essentially a duopoly, with Western Digital and Seagate as the two largest players. Western Digital designs and manufactures its HDDs, with much of the manufacturing and workforce located in Asia. Data centers are the primary consumers of HDDs.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 1,824 institutions reported holding WDC, with 321.2 million shares worth $205.0 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were Vanguard, BlackRock and FMR. Of the 5 largest reported holders, 1 added shares and 4 reduced their positions during the quarter.
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- WDC financials: revenue, net income, operating margin and free cash flow by quarter and year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Western Digital Corp. do?
Western Digital is a leading vertically integrated supplier of hard disk drives.
What sector is WDC in?
SentiSense classifies Western Digital Corp. in the Information Technology sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Computer Storage Devices.
Where does WDC stock trade?
Western Digital Corp. (WDC) is listed on Nasdaq, where its shares have traded since October 31, 1978.
Who is the CEO of Western Digital Corp.?
Irving Tan is the chief executive officer of Western Digital Corp..