WDC Stock Up 23% after 5-Day Win Streak
Western Digital (WDC) stock hit day 5 of a continuous streak of days with gains, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 23% return. The company has gained about $11 Bil in value over the last 5 days, with its current market capitalization at about $46 Bil. The stock remains 195.4% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 14.2% 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.
WDC stock has jumped meaningfully recently and we currently find it attractive. While this may feel like an opportunity, there is significant risk in relying on a single stock. On the other hand, there is a huge value to a broader diversified approach we take with Trefis High Quality Portfolio. We go beyond just equities. Is a portfolio of 10% commodities, 10% gold, and 2% crypto in addition to equities and bonds – likely to return more during the next 1-3 years, and protect you better if markets crash 20%? We have crunched the numbers.
Comparing WDC Stock Returns With The S&P 500
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The following table summarizes the return for WDC stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | WDC | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 5D (Current Streak) | 22.9% | 1.1% |
| 1M (21D) | 45.1% | 3.3% |
| 3M (63D) | 101.6% | 7.8% |
| YTD 2025 | 195.4% | 14.2% |
| 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 85 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 37 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 32 | 23 |
| 4D | 21 | 8 |
| 5D | 6 | 6 |
| 6D | 25 | 0 |
| 7D or more | 1 | 0 |
| Total >=3 D | 85 | 37 |
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 |
While WDC stock looks attractive given its winning streak, investing in a single stock without detailed, thorough analysis can be risky. The Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, with a collection of 30 stocks, has a track record of comfortably outperforming its benchmark that includes all 3 – the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices. Why is that? As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.