WDC is trading at $199.16 (-9.22%) as investors take profits following a significant 16.77% rally earlier this month.

  • The prior surge was driven by analyst price target hikes, including Cantor Fitzgerald's $250 and Morgan Stanley's $228.
  • Recent tailwinds included Nasdaq-100 inclusion and robust AI/cloud storage demand.
  • The current drop is notable as it contrasts with a broader chip sector rebound (e.g., Micron up 10%), suggesting sector rotation or an overbought pullback.