Bank of America Points to Supply-Demand Imbalance Favoring Western Digital (WDC)

Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:WDC) has posted YTD gains of 113.4% as of April 27, putting it among the 10 Large-Cap Stocks that are on Fire Right Now.

Bank of America Points to Supply-Demand Imbalance Favoring Western Digital (WDC)

On April 27, Bank of America raised the firm’s price recommendation on Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:WDC) to $495 from $415. It reiterated a Buy rating on the shares. The analyst noted that hard disk drive supply remains tight, as manufacturers are not adding unit capacity. He views this as a structural shift. Demand continues to outpace supply, which leaves room for equipment makers to keep raising prices.

On April 27, Cantor Fitzgerald raised its price target on Western Digital to $500 from $420. It maintained an Overweight rating on the shares. The analyst expects the company to deliver a strong beat-and-raise, supported by solid Nearline demand, a higher-capacity product mix, and steady pricing strength. Ongoing cost reductions are also part of the outlook. The firm added that with SanDisk fully monetized and a zero-debt balance sheet, Western Digital is positioned to generate meaningful free cash flow. This could support large share buybacks and dividend growth, along with a longer-term path toward margin expansion.

Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:WDC) develops, manufactures, and provides data storage devices and solutions based on hard disk drive technology. It sells these products through its sales teams, dealers, distributors, retailers, and subsidiaries.

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