WDC Rallies 7.99% Closes $270 Resistance in Sight

$Western Digital(WDC)$

Western Digital Corp.(WDC) Rallies +7.99%: Storage Titan Tests $275 Resistance, Consolidation Phase Ahead

Latest Close Data:

WDC closed at $270.23 on 2026-02-02, gaining +7.99% on the day. The stock is now within 5.3% of its 52-week high of $285.42.

Core Market Drivers:

The stock's significant move appears to be driven by sustained momentum in the data storage sector and strong institutional buying interest, as evidenced by recent positive capital flows.

Technical Analysis:

The surge was supported by strong volume (Volume Ratio: 1.18).
The MACD histogram (5.89) remains positive, indicating bullish momentum, though the DIF (22.24) and DEA (19.30) are converging, hinting at a potential slowdown.
The RSI(6) at 64.93 has cooled from overbought levels (>80 earlier in the week), suggesting a healthier consolidation.

Key Price Levels:

Primary Support: $250.23 (Previous close, now a key psychological level).
Strong Resistance: $278.80 (Recent high, next major test).
Immediate Pivot: $270.23 (Today's close, will dictate immediate direction).

Valuation Perspective:

The stock trades at a Forward P/E of 30.41, which is significantly above its historical average of -9.52 and the +1 Std. Dev. of 23.71, indicating the market is pricing in strong future growth expectations.

Analyst Targets:

Among 28 analysts, sentiment is overwhelmingly bullish with 5 Strong Buy and 18 Buy ratings. The average price target is $274.22, offering modest upside from the current price.

Weekly Outlook:

Expect consolidation between $250 and $278. A decisive break above $278.80 could target the 52-week high of $285.42. A break below $250 could see a test of the $241-$245 zone.

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