The key driver is a structural shift in the HDD market. With limited players and no new capacity, supply remains tight, allowing Western Digital to secure higher long-term pricing from hyperscalers. This could push margins into the mid-to-high 50% range by 2027, signaling a major profitability upgrade.
Despite this, valuation remains relatively low at around 13–14x projected 2027 earnings, with estimates above consensus. The real question is sustainability—if pricing power holds, Western Digital could be an underappreciated winner in the AI infrastructure cycle.
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