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11 Aug 2026, 14:50 UTC · 4h ago
Can Western Digital Expand Margins on Higher-Capacity Drives?
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Western Digital's gross margin expanded by 970 basis points to 49.1% in fiscal 2026, reaching 54.4% in the fourth quarter. — Significant margin expansion indicates strong pricing power and operational efficiency, which typically drives stock price appreciation.
+0.80Western Digital expects its next-generation 40TB ePMR hard drives to account for 50% of nearline bits by the third quarter of fiscal 2027. — A successful ramp of high-capacity products suggests sustained revenue growth and a competitive technological advantage.
+0.60The company expects long-term cost per terabyte to decline by approximately 10% annually. — Consistent cost reduction improves the long-term profitability profile and allows for better price competition.
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Incremental gross margins rose to 75% in fiscal 2026, with the fourth quarter reaching 84% to 85%. — High incremental margins show that a vast majority of new revenue is dropping straight to the bottom line.
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The company reported strong financial performance, significant gross margin expansion, and positive outlook for next-generation drives.
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