<p>The Q2 earnings report for <strong>Western Digital</strong> (NASDAQ:WDC) was released on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 04:05 PM.</p>
<p>Here's what investors need to know about the latest announcement.</p>
<h3>Earnings</h3>
<p>Western Digital beat estimated earnings by 13.0%, reporting an EPS of $2.13 versus an estimate of $1.88.</p>
<p>Revenue was down $1.27 billion from the same period last year.</p>
<h3>Past Earnings Performance</h3>
<p>The company beat on EPS by $0.25 in the last quarter, resulting in a 9.0% increase share price change the following day.</p>
<p>Here's a look at Western Digital's past performance:</p>
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<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Quarter</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q1 2026</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q4 2025</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q3 2025</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q2 2025</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>EPS Estimate</strong></td>
<td>1.53</td>
<td>1.43</td>
<td>1.13</td>
<td>1.82</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>EPS Actual</strong></td>
<td>1.78</td>
<td>1.66</td>
<td>1.36</td>
<td>1.77</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Revenue Estimate</strong></td>
<td>2.73B</td>
<td>2.46B</td>
<td>2.35B</td>
<td>4.26B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Revenue Actual</strong></td>
<td>2.82B</td>
<td>2.60B</td>
<td>2.29B</td>
<td>4.29B</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table><p></p>
<p>New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).</p>
<h3>Guidance</h3>
<p>Western Digital management provided guidance for Q3 2026, expecting earnings between $2.15 and $2.45 per share.</p>
<p>To track all earnings releases for Western Digital visit their earnings calendar here. </p>
<p>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</p>

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<p>Western Digital (NASDAQ:WDC) reported Q2 earnings on January 29, 2026, beating estimates by 13% with an EPS of $2.13 compared to the expected $1.88. Revenue decreased to $1.27 billion from the previous year. The company also provided guidance for Q3 2026, forecasting earnings between $2.15 and $2.45 per share. Past performance shows a consistent ability to exceed EPS estimates, impacting share prices positively.</p>

Earnings Summary: Western Digital Q2