WDC Stock Up 18% after 7-Day Win Streak
Western Digital (WDC) stock hit day 7 of a continuous streak of days with gains, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 18% return. The company has gained about $6.1 Bil in value over the last 7 days, with its current market capitalization at about $33 Bil. The stock remains 113.8% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 11.1% for the S&P 500.
WDC provides data storage devices and solutions, including HDDs, SSDs, and flash-based embedded storage for computing and portable devices like PCs, mobile phones, and wearables. After this rally, is WDC still a buy – or is it time to lock in gains? Deep dive with Buy or Sell WDC.
Comparing WDC Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for WDC stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
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| Return Period | WDC | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| 7D (Current Streak) | 18.3% | 1.1% |
| 1M (21D) | 27.5% | 2.5% |
| 3M (63D) | 70.0% | 8.2% |
| YTD 2025 | 113.8% | 11.1% |
| 2024 | 13.9% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 66.0% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -51.6% | -19.4% |
What is the point? Momentum often precedes conviction. A multi-day win streak can signal growing investor confidence or spark follow-on buying. Tracking such trends can help you ride the strength, or prepare for a well-timed entry if momentum fades. However, big gains can follow sharp reversals – but how has WDC behaved after prior drops? See WDC Dip Buyer Analysis to learn more.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 33 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 89 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 20 | 57 |
| 4D | 3 | 24 |
| 5D | 3 | 5 |
| 6D | 4 | 2 |
| 7D or more | 3 | 1 |
| Total >=3 D | 33 | 89 |
Key Financials for Western Digital (WDC)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $6.3 Bil | $9.5 Bil |
| Operating Income | $97.0 Mil | $2.1 Bil |
| Net Income | $-798.0 Mil | $1.9 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ3 | 2025 FQ4 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $2.3 Bil | $2.6 Bil |
| Operating Income | $559.0 Mil | $681.0 Mil |
| Net Income | $524.0 Mil | $257.0 Mil |
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