Western Digital chief of global ops sells $722k in stock

Published 13/08/2025, 23:34
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Vidyadhara K. Gubbi, Chief of Global Operations at Western Digital (NASDAQ:WDC), sold 9,544 shares of common stock on August 11 and 13, 2025, according to a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The transaction comes as Western Digital’s stock trades near its 52-week high of $78.80, having delivered an impressive 69% return year-to-date. The sales, totaled $722358, with prices ranging from $74.875 to $76.26 per share.

Specifically, on August 11, Gubbi sold 3,947 shares at $74.875 per share. Then, on August 13, Gubbi sold 5,597 shares at $76.26 per share. Following these transactions, Gubbi directly owns 154,679 shares of Western Digital .

In other recent news, Western Digital Corp. reported strong earnings for Q4 2025, with an earnings per share of $1.66, surpassing analyst forecasts of $1.47. The company also exceeded revenue expectations, bringing in $2.61 billion compared to the anticipated $2.46 billion. Furthermore, Western Digital has set guidance for the September quarter, projecting $2.70 billion in revenue and $1.54 in earnings per share, both figures exceeding consensus estimates. Analysts have responded positively to these developments. Mizuho raised its price target for Western Digital to $87 from $75, maintaining an Outperform rating. Similarly, Rosenblatt increased its price target significantly from $53 to $90, citing accelerating demand for high-capacity drives as a reason for the adjustment. These analyst actions reflect a positive outlook on the company’s future performance.

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