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Western Digital

SanDisk is a manufacturer of flash memory products, including memory cards and readers, USB flash drives, and solid state drives. As of February 2015, SanDisk is the third-largest manufacturer of flash memory. On May 12, 2016, SanDisk was acquired by hard drive manufacturer Western Digital in a US$19 billion deal.

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HGST is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Digital that sells hard disk drives, solid-state drives, and external storage products and services.

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Western Digital Corp. engages in the development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of data storage devices and solutions. It operates through the Flash and Hard Disk Drive segments. The Flash segment represents flash-based data storage devices. The Hard Disk Drive segment provides hard disk storage solutions. The company was founded by Alvin B. Phillips in 1970 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

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Western Digital faces revenue decline but anticipates improvement and cost reduction

Western Digital's Q3 performance reflects a mixed picture with revenue and margin improvements in certain segments but overall decline in total revenue. The company is focused on proactive cost management, investment decisions, and automation to address ongoing financial challenges. Despite the current market environment, there are opportunities for improvement in the second half and cost reduction with BiCS8.

Western Digital faces revenue decline and operational challenges in Q2

Western Digital's Q2 performance reflects revenue decline, operational challenges, and strategic actions to reset the business. Despite facing headwinds in the cloud segment, the company is strengthening its financial position and focusing on cost reduction. Opportunities exist in market stabilization, product demand improvement, and strategic financial management.

Western Digital exceeds Q3 expectations amidst demand stabilization signs

Western Digital's Q3 performance showed resilience with signs of demand stabilization and strategic actions yielding positive results in both HDD and Flash businesses. While facing revenue challenges and margin pressures, the company remains focused on addressing network security incidents and optimizing cost management strategies.

Western Digital reports Q4 revenue growth and anticipates technology opportunities

Western Digital's Q4 performance showcased revenue growth in flash shipments, operational optimization, and stabilization of hard drive demand.
The company's strengths lie in executing an innovative product roadmap, enhancing liquidity, and anticipating growth in data center technologies.
Challenges include underutilization charges, margin management concerns, and the impact of lower CapEx on future investments.
Opportunities include expected growth in 26 terabyte drives, SMR technology adoption, and recovery in nearline units, presenting avenues for business expansion.

Western Digital plans to spin off flash business for growth

Western Digital's Q1 performance exceeded revenue expectations but reported a non-GAAP loss per share, with sequential growth in flash revenue and challenges in HDD revenue.
The company's strategic decision to spin off the flash business aims to unlock shareholder value and capitalize on the flash market's growth potential.
Opportunities lie in the HDD business's innovation and growth prospects, while challenges include underutilization charges and market weaknesses in China.
Dynamic management of wafer starts and a focus on profitability and free cash flow are key strategies moving forward for Western Digital.

Western Digital meets Q2 expectations, eyes NAND market growth

Western Digital's Q2 performance met expectations with strengths in flash business management and sequential revenue growth.
Challenges include operating losses, cash outflow, and client revenue decline due to flash ASP increase.
Opportunities lie in the growing demand for NAND bits at the edge, cost reduction trends, and emerging enterprise SSD market.
Overall, Western Digital's focus on product leadership and profitability improvement positions it for long-term success.

Western Digital exceeds Q3 expectations, focuses on AI growth

Western Digital's Q3 2024 earnings call showcased strong financial performance, exceeding revenue and EPS expectations.
The company is strategically positioned to capitalize on increasing AI demand, with a focus on profitability and market leadership.
Challenges include managing bit growth, monitoring AI impact on HDD demand, and maintaining gross margin targets.
Opportunities lie in leading technology development, tailored product offerings, and partnerships for market advantage.

Western Digital reports strong Q4 earnings, eyes growth opportunities

Western Digital's Q4 performance reflects solid revenue and earnings, driven by growth in Flash and HDD segments.
The company's strengths in innovation, market positioning, and strategic planning position it well for future growth.
While facing challenges such as dis-synergy costs and industry dynamics, Western Digital has opportunities to capitalize on market trends and drive further revenue growth.

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Western Digital (WDC) closed at $47.71 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.63% move from the prior day.

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Western Digital’s (NASDAQ: WDC) total revenue has dropped from $20.65 billion in 2018 to $16.57 billion in 2019, on the back of a supply glut in the memory market. Also, a drop in electronics demand has affected client devices revenue, but we expect electronics demand to get back on track.

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Western Digital (WDC) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates

Western Digital Corp. WDC, -1.00% shares dropped in the extended session Wednesday after the data-storage device company's earnings outlook fell below Wall Street estimates and its chief executive announced his retirement.

Western Digital stock drops on outlook, CEO retiring

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Western Digital CEO Milligan to retire, to stay as adviser through 2020

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