Western Digital (WDC) surged 8.49% to close at $241.90, extending a powerful rally driven by recent analyst upgrades focusing on strong fiscal Q2 2026 earnings expectations and AI/cloud infrastructure tailwinds.

  • The stock has demonstrated strong momentum, gaining 85.08% over the last 90 days and 339.29% over the past year.
  • The company is scheduled to announce its Q2 fiscal 2026 results after market close on January 29, 2026.
  • Sustained buying interest was evident as the stock traded higher in after-hours at $247.50 (+2.32%).