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Western Digital’s (WDC, $50.52) quarterly report may be concerning for investors

Western Digital’s (WDC, $50.52) quarterly report may be concerning for investors

Computer hard drive maker, Western Digital, published quarterly report with estimate-missing earnings of $0.17 per share compared to the $3.63 per share a year ago. The company reported revenue of only $3.67 billion during the quarter, compared to last year’s $5.01 billion, missing estimates by 0.74%.

So the key question for the investors is: what’s next for the stock?

While there are no easy answers, investors may still watch out for the forthcoming quarterly earnings outlook which includes not only company’s current consensus earnings expectations, but also how these expectations have changed over time.

However, estimates revisions trends for the company have been unfavorable, with analysts changing the ratings to ‘sell’ for the stock. This could mean the shares may underperform in near future.

Investors also need to be mindful of the material impact of industry, as Intel (INTC) also provided a disappointing guidance last week as memory chip pricing has stayed in its doldrums so far in 2019.

While WDC is up more than 30% year-to-date, following the quarterly announcement it fell nearly 7% to $47 a share on Monday.

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WDC sees its 50-day moving average cross bearishly below its 200-day moving average

The 50-day moving average for WDC moved below the 200-day moving average on November 02, 2026. This could be a long-term bearish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an downward trend.

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on November 02, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on WDC as a result. In 51 of 76 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 67%.

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for WDC turned negative on November 04, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 50 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In 31 of the 50 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at 62%.

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where WDC declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 66%.

The Aroon Indicator for WDC entered a downward trend on November 09, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.

Bullish Trend Analysis

The RSI Oscillator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where WDC's RSI Indicator exited the oversold zone, 22 of 27 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are 81%.

The Stochastic Oscillator shows that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 4 days. The price of this ticker is presumed to bounce back soon, since the longer the ticker stays in the oversold zone, the more promptly an upward trend is expected.

Following a +11.31% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where WDC advanced for three days, in 290 of 356 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 81%.

WDC may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 12 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 64 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. WDC’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 65 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 91, placing this stock slightly better than average.

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 67 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (10.729) is normal, around the industry mean (-6.197). P/E Ratio (9.799) is within average values for comparable stocks, (-3.670). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.863) is also within normal values, averaging (23.994). Dividend Yield (0.002) settles around the average of (0.012) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (12.361) is also within normal values, averaging (51.774).

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 93 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are Arista Networks Inc (NYSE:ANET), Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL), Seagate Technology Holdings PLC (NASDAQ:STX), Western Digital Corp (NASDAQ:WDC), HP (NYSE:HPQ), 3D Systems Corp (NYSE:DDD).

Industry description

Computer Processing Hardware industry produces central processing unit, monitor, keyboard, computer data storage devices, and graphics card. Business activity and economic growth are potential drivers of this industry – if more businesses are growing or flourishing, so would their investments in computer equipment. Dell Technologies, Inc, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., NCR Corporation are key producers of computer processing hardware.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Computer Processing Hardware Industry is 20.25B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from -0.18 to 215.42B. ANET holds the highest valuation in this group at 215.42B. The lowest valued company is HAUP at -0.18.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Computer Processing Hardware Industry was -4%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was -25%, and the average quarterly price growth was -18%. CRCT experienced the highest price growth at 46%, while AMCI experienced the biggest fall at -54%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Computer Processing Hardware Industry was 24%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was 46% and the average quarterly volume growth was -40%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 42
P/E Growth Rating: 52
Price Growth Rating: 71
SMR Rating: 80
Profit Risk Rating: 90
Seasonality Score: -17 (-100 ... +100)
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5601 Great Oaks Parkway
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