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title: "Western Digital surged over 12% in pre-market trading, driven by strong market demand that boosted first-quarter performance beyond expectations"
description: "Western Digital's pre-market stock price surged over 12%, reaching $154.90, a new all-time high. The company announced its first-quarter results for the fiscal year 2026, with revenue increasing by 27"
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published_at: "2025-10-31T08:17:51.000Z"
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# Western Digital surged over 12% in pre-market trading, driven by strong market demand that boosted first-quarter performance beyond expectations

> Western Digital's pre-market stock price surged over 12%, reaching $154.90, a new all-time high. The company announced its first-quarter results for the fiscal year 2026, with revenue increasing by 27.4% year-on-year to $2.82 billion, exceeding analysts' expectations; adjusted earnings per share were $1.78, higher than the expected $1.58. Free cash flow was $599 million, significantly improved compared to the same period last year. The company expects second-quarter revenue to be between $2.8 billion and $3 billion, with adjusted earnings per share between $1.73 and $2.03

Western Digital surged over 12% in pre-market trading, reaching $154.9, with the stock price poised to hit a record high after the market opened. In terms of news, Western Digital announced its first-quarter results for the fiscal year 2026, with revenue increasing by 27.4% year-on-year to $2.82 billion, exceeding analysts' expectations of $2.74 billion; adjusted earnings per share were $1.78, higher than the analysts' forecast of $1.58; free cash flow was $599 million, a significant improvement from a loss of $61 million in the same period last year. The company expects second-quarter revenue to be between $2.8 billion and $3 billion, with adjusted earnings per share expected to be between $1.73 and $2.03, while analysts anticipate $2.83 billion and $1.74, respectively

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