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04 Aug 2026, 22:45 UTC · 3h ago
Sandisk and Western Digital Are Set to Report Earnings Soon. Here's What to Expect
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04 Aug 2026, 22:45 UTC · 3h ago
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Morgan Stanley analysts expect Western Digital to report a strong beat and raised outlook, potentially reigniting confidence in the broader AI infrastructure spending cycle. — Positive results and guidance from a key hardware provider can validate the sustainability of AI Capex, lifting a wide array of AI-related stocks.
+0.60Sandisk and Western Digital are reporting earnings on Wednesday following a significant pullback of 39% and 31% respectively from their June highs. — The steep decline creates a high-volatility scenario where earnings will either trigger a sharp relief rally or further a bearish trend in the AI trade.
+0.40Morgan Stanley describes demand for Sandisk's hardware as unequivocally strong and durable, with potential for demand to outpace supply for the next two years. — Long-term supply shortages typically lead to higher pricing power and sustained revenue growth for the affected company.
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Analysts expect significant year-over-year growth, with Western Digital revenue projected up 43% and Sandisk revenue projected to more than quadruple. — While highly positive, these are analyst projections rather than realized facts, though they set a high bar for the upcoming reports.
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Stock soared 30% following blowout earnings.
Analysts describe demand as unequivocally strong and it maintains a 'buy' rating with significant upside.
Projected strong revenue growth and positive analyst outlook as a catalyst for the AI infrastructure cycle.
Stock slid despite reporting strong results.
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