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Faisal Humayun Khan

Western Digital Stock Has Quadrupled in 2025, but Analysts Still Think It is a Buy for 2026

With AI and data centers being among the hot investment themes, Western Digital (WDC) stock has rallied by almost 180% for the year. The rally from undervalued levels has been supported by industry tailwinds, robust top-line growth, and a strong outlook for the coming years. 

While the outlook is optimistic, the big rally in WDC stock does make investors cautious. However, Morgan Stanley recently highlighted WDC as one of the top picks for 2026 with an “Overweight” rating. 

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