Western Digital (WDC) Insider Davis Brian Scott Buys 7 Shares

Davis Brian Scott Buys Western Digital Shares

Western Digital Corporation (NasdaqGS: WDC) saw activity from its top executives on June 20, 2026. Chief Sales & Marketing Officer Davis Brian Scott picked up 7 shares of company stock. This transaction joins a series of recent insider moves at the data storage giant, following earlier reports of congressional sales and institutional stake changes.

Executive Trading Activity on June 20

The transaction by Davis Brian Scott occurred on the same day as several other executive moves inside the firm. Chief Executive Officer Irving Tan also made moves on June 20, 2026, acquiring 52 shares and disposing of 52 shares in separate transactions. Meanwhile, Davis Brian Scott additionally parted with 8 shares on that same day. Insider transactions like these offer a window into how company leaders manage their personal holdings alongside their operational roles.

Stock Performance and Moving Averages

Western Digital shares change hands at $668.74, well above their 50-day moving average of $444.57 and their 200-day moving average of $409.74. The hardware maker trades within a 52-week range that spans from a low of $117.23 up to a high of $799.87. With a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.24 and a forward P/E of 10.77, the company's valuation reflects its recent financial results.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Wall Street firms actively update their views on WDC shares. On October 16, 2026, Wells Fargo maintained its overweight rating while adjusting its target to $450.00 from $730.00. Earlier, on October 12, 2026, UBS kept a neutral rating on the stock while setting a $470.00 price target. Citigroup reiterated its buy rating on August 7, 2026, with a $740.00 target, and TD Cowen kept a buy rating on August 6, 2026, with a target of $540.00. Rosenblatt also maintained a buy rating on August 6, 2026, pointing to an 800.00 target. Overall, the stock carries a consensus buy recommendation from 24 analysts with a mean price target of $668.50, ranging from a low of $420.00 to a high of $1,050.00.

What Western Digital Does

Based in San Jose, California, Western Digital designs and manufactures data storage devices and solutions built on hard disk drive technology. The company serves clients across the United States and international markets with internal drives, data center platforms, and portable storage accessories. Founded in 1970, it employs thousands of workers globally in the computer hardware sector.

Looking Ahead for WDC

Investors will keep an eye on upcoming company updates, including the next earnings report scheduled for October 22, 2026. These disclosures will provide further clarity on revenue growth and profit margins as the firm navigates its market environment.