Western Digital Surges to 261st in Trading Volume with 3.51 Billion Shares Exchanged

On July 11, 2025, Western Digital (WDC) saw a significant increase in trading volume, with a total of 3.51 billion shares traded, marking a 37.49% rise from the previous day. This surge placed WDC at the 261st position in terms of trading volume for the day. The stock price of WDC also experienced a notable increase, rising by 1.66% over the past three days, with a cumulative gain of 3.31%.

Citigroup has recently updated its outlook on Western Digital, raising the company's price target from $62 to $78 while maintaining a 'Buy' rating. This adjustment reflects Citigroup's continued confidence in Western Digital's performance potential and its market position. The increased price target is part of an ongoing analysis of the company's future prospects.

Western Digital's stock has garnered attention from various analysts, with 21 analysts providing one-year price targets. The average target price is $61.00, with estimates ranging from $40.00 to $80.00. Additionally, 27 brokerage firms have given Western Digital an average brokerage recommendation of 2.0, indicating an "Outperform" status. This consensus reflects a positive outlook on the company's future performance.

Analysts have also provided short-term price predictions for Western Digital. The one-day prediction estimates a price of $64.82, while the one-week outlook suggests a value of $64.94. For the one-month forecast, analysts project a price of $62.39. These predictions offer insights into the potential short-term movements of Western Digital's stock price.