Shares of leading data storage manufacturer Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC)
jumped 9.3% in the afternoon session after analysts grew more optimistic about the company's prospects ahead of its upcoming earnings report, with Bank of America significantly raising its price target on the stock. The firm maintained its "Buy" rating but increased its price target to $257 from $197, a jump of over 30%. Analysts cited several reasons for the positive outlook, including a stable pricing environment where demand was expected to outpace supply. They also pointed to strong spending from large-scale data centers and rising prices for hard-disk drives. This confidence led Bank of America to forecast higher earnings per share for the company in the coming years. Adding to the positive sentiment, Rosenblatt Securities also raised its price target to $270 while keeping a "Buy" rating, suggesting a broader belief that the company's revenue and margins would improve.
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Shares of leading data storage manufacturer Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC)
jumped 6.6% in the afternoon session after positive analyst actions, including an upgrade to "Overweight" and a significant price target increase from Barclays. Barclays raised its price target on the company to $240 from $200, while keeping an "Overweight" rating. Separately, other analysts upgraded the stock to "Overweight," citing optimism about its future performance. This wave of positive sentiment from analysts was expected to boost investor confidence and attract more attention to the stock. The market reacted strongly to the news, pushing shares to an all-time high of $221.50 during the session.
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