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Fly News Breaks for January 15, 2019
WDC
Jan 15, 2019 | 08:55 EDT
Benchmark analyst Mark Miller said Western Digital investors have been reacting to a research report expressing concern that the company might cut its dividend, but he believes it should generate enough cash to cover its 2019 dividend even if current consensus earnings expectations are too high. Miller, who cites operational cutbacks, reduced share repurchases, cap-ex reductions and cash on hand to support his view of the viability of the dividend, keeps a Hold rating on Western Digital shares.
News For WDC From the Last 2 Days
WDC
Apr 17, 2024 | 06:21 EDT
BofA raised the firm's price target on Western Digital to $85 from $75 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm sees both the HDD and NAND businesses being close to the bottom of the cycle and sees a potential unlock of shareholder value as the company remains on track to split the HDD and NAND business in the second half of 2024.