Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ:WDC) posted its first-quarter fiscal 2027 results after Thursday’s closing bell, beating Street estimates on the top and bottom lines. Here’s a look at the details inside the report. 

Western Digital Q1 Details     

Western Digital reported quarterly earnings of $4.64 per share, which beat the consensus estimate of $4.07 by 14%, per Benzinga Pro data. 

Quarterly revenue clocked in at $4.38 billion, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $4.13 billion and was up from $2.82 billion in the same period last year.

“Fiscal 2027 is off to a strong start, with results exceeding expectations, driven by robust customer demand and disciplined execution … We are executing well through our technology transitions to meet the growing demand for storage,” said Irving Tan, CEO of Western Digital.

Looking Ahead

Western Digital expects second-quarter adjusted EPS of $5.60-$6.00, versus the $4.79 analyst estimate, and revenue between $5 billion and $5.2 billion, versus the $4.57 billion estimate.

WDC Stock Price: According to data from Benzinga Pro, Western Digital stock was up 0.55% to $355.13 in Thursday’s extended trading.  

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