BUZZ - Western Digital shares rise due to strong second-quarter revenue forecast
路透社2026/10/22 20:28October 22 - ** Shares of data storage product manufacturer Western Digital (WDC.O) rose 1.8% in after-hours trading, closing at $361.20
** According to data compiled by London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), the company expects second-quarter revenue (link) of $5.1 billion (plus or minus $100 million), while analysts’ average expectation is $4.58 billion
** “We are successfully advancing our business through technological transformation to meet the growing demand for storage” — CEO Tan (Irving Tan)
** First-quarter revenue increased by 55% year-on-year to $4.38 billion
** As of Thursday’s close, the stock is up 105% for the year
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