Western Digital Reports Strong Fiscal Second Quarter 2025 Results, Forecasts Q3 Revenue Below Estimates

WDC
September 21, 2025
Western Digital Corp. reported its fiscal second quarter 2025 financial results on January 29, 2025, with revenue of $4.285 billion, an increase of 41% year-over-year and 5% sequentially. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share was $1.77, slightly below the previous quarter's $1.78. The Cloud end market continued its strong performance, with revenue increasing 119% year-over-year and 6% sequentially to $2.346 billion. The company's non-GAAP gross margin was 35.9%, a decrease of 2.6 percentage points sequentially but a significant increase of 20.4 percentage points year-over-year. For the fiscal third quarter of 2025, Western Digital forecast revenue in the range of $3.75 billion to $3.95 billion, which was below Wall Street estimates. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share is expected to be between $0.90 and $1.20, reflecting anticipated decreased demand from cloud and corporate customers. The content on BeyondSPX is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial or investment advice. We are not financial advisors. Consult with a qualified professional before making any investment decisions. Any actions you take based on information from this site are solely at your own risk.