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Western Digital Maintains HDD Advantage Amid AI Efficiency Shake
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Near-term price weakness driven by sector rotation despite solid earnings and long-term HDD-tailwinds.
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DeepSeek's V4.1 AI model raises concerns about hardware intensity, pressuring sentiment. WDC’s mass-capacity HDD strategy provides structural support, with 40TB UltraSMR ePMR in qualification and extended nearline lead times. Q4 results beat expectations and guided the Sep quarter higher, suggesting fundamental upside despite near-term stock softness.
- DeepSeek V4.1 cuts hardware needs; AI efficiency fears pressure sentiment.
- WDC's HDD focus provides a buffer; 40TB UltraSMR ePMR in qualification.
- Q4 FY2026 revenue $3.75B, up 44% YoY; adj EPS $3.56 vs $3.31 consensus.
- Guidance: Sep quarter revenue $4.1B, EPS $4.00.
- Stock fell 2.88% on Friday amid sector-wide selling.
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