Western Digital

Western Digital

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Western Digital, a publicly owned company headquartered in the United States, was founded in 1970 and operates with approximately 40,000 employees. The company reported $12.9B in revenue as of 2026. Western Digital specializes in creating data storage solutions, primarily focusing on consumer electronics.

2025 Revenue

Founded

1970

Headcount

40,000

Headquarters

United States

Primary Segment

Consumer electronics

Ownership

Publicly Owned

News Summary:

On August 28, 2026, Kioxia Corporation and Sandisk Corporation announced anticipated investments in Japan exceeding $31 billion (approximately 5 trillion yen), contingent on government support. This significant chipmaking investment is expected to ripple through global supply chains as demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure accelerates. Earlier on August 27, Kioxia detailed plans to build a new production facility at its Iwate plant in Kitakami, investing approximately 1.8 trillion yen alongside Sandisk for advanced memory chip production, aiming to begin operations in fiscal 2029. Kioxia further committed to a 500 billion yen investment in semiconductors over the next six years to meet surging AI demand. This activity by Sandisk follows Western Digital's spin-off of the company last February, which returned Sandisk to a standalone specialist providing NAND flash storage and solid-state drives for data centers, edge devices like PCs, phones, cars, gaming consoles, and branded consumer solutions.

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Western Digital offers 3 products in the media tech and media and telecoms services industries. Western Digital's product portfolio comprises of content acquisition, consumer electronics and media cloud and storage.

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Western Digital's revenues were $12.9B in 2026. Caretta Research has split Western Digital's revenue into 3 different product categories, the largest of which is consumer devices, which represents 100% of Western Digital's revenue.

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Sep

2nd

2026

12:41

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Billionaire David Tepper Sold Micron and Sandisk, and Is Hedging Against 1 of Their Largest Customers

Key Points Tepper's hedge fund, Appaloosa Management, has produced phenomenal returns so far in 2026. He trimmed his position in Micron and entirely disposed of his stake in Sandisk last quarter. His quarterly 13F filing also revealed a large position of put options for Apple.

The Globe and Mail

Sep

1st

2026

19:05

Emerging Tech, Financial Results, B2B Tag, Financial Performance

ARM vs. Sandisk: Comparing Steady Historical Revenue Generation Against Rapid Sequential Revenue Expansion

Key Points Sandisk shows a larger overall revenue base and a faster growth trajectory than ARM. Over the past eight quarters, Sandisk's quarterly revenue has sky rocketed, while ARM's revenue has maintained a more stable pattern featuring minor sequential variations.

Sep

1st

2026

09:09

New Offerings, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag, Brand Collaborations, New Offerings

Bring Your Pokémon Adventure Anywhere: Sandisk Celebrates 30 Years of Pokémon™

Featuring Mew on the USB-C™ flash drive and Mewtwo on the portable SSD, the new lineup combines design innovation, portability, and trusted performance for Pokémon fans Dubai, United Arab Emirates, August, 2026: Sandisk announced two new storage solutions officially licensed by The Pokémon Company International: the SANDISK® Pokémon USB-C™ Flash Drive, Mew Edition and the SANDISK® Pokémon Portable SSD, Mewtwo Edition that bring together trusted Sandisk performance with designs that pay homage to two iconic Pokémon.

Mid East Information

Sep

1st

2026

08:15

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Sandisk: Don't Underestimate The Cycle

NoDerog/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images Sandisk Corporation (SNDK) has started to become a household name.

Sep

1st

2026

06:30

Capital Investment, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag, Facility Expansion, Investments

SanDisk and Kioxia Commit $31 Billion to NAND Expansion

SanDisk Corporation's stock rose by 5.39% and reached a 5-day high amid positive market conditions. The company, in partnership with Kioxia, announced a significant commitment of over $31 billion for NAND expansion in Japan over the next six years.

Intellectia (ai)

Sep

1st

2026

05:36

New Offerings, Advanced Manufacturing, Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag, IPO, New Offerings

MU And SNDK's Nascent Rebound Faces A New Test - China's CXMT Reportedly Makes Major Breakthrough With New AI Memory Chip

( MENAFN - AsiaNet News) China's CXMT plans to expand HBM3E production in 2027, with Alibaba's T-Head and Cambricon already testing the chips, according to The Information. Micron and SanDisk rebounded sharply last month after July's selloff.

Sep

1st

2026

03:57

New Offerings, B2B Tag, Marketing and Promotional Activities, New Offerings

Sandisk’s new Pokémon drives put Mew and Mewtwo in your pocket

Sandisk is marking Pokémon’s 30th anniversary with a pair of officially licensed storage devices built around two of the franchise’s most recognisable characters: Mew and Mewtwo. The new collection includes a Pokémon Portable SSD featuring Mewtwo and a compact USB-C flash drive themed around Mew, turning otherwise ordinary storage hardware into something aimed squarely at collectors and longtime fans.

Aug

31st

2026

13:16

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag, Marketing and Promotional Activities

Storage Savings: Early Labor Day SSD Deals From Samsung, SanDisk, and More

Ever notice that the storage space that comes with your computer or laptop just isn't enough? Thankfully, there are plenty of SSDs that'll give you extra space for all your pictures and projects. With Labor Day coming up, we've gathered some of the best SSD deals from brands like Lexar, Samsung, and SanDisk.

Aug

31st

2026

12:29

Capital Investment, Emerging Tech, Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag, Investments

Palmetto Grain Brokerage

Sandisk (SNDK) is making a massive long-term bet on Japan as artificial intelligence drives demand for memory chips higher. The company is working with Kioxia (KXIAY) on plans to invest up to $31 billion in Japan through 2032, with the capital earmarked for expanding NAND flash production at their Yokkaichi and Kitakami facilities.

Aug

31st

2026

07:22

Emerging Tech, Financial Results, B2B Tag, Financial Performance

Qualcomm vs. Sandisk: Comparing Gradual Revenue Contraction Against Rapid Revenue Acceleration

Key Points When evaluating the latest financial performance data, Sandisk currently demonstrates a stronger overall revenue trend, steadily closing the historical absolute size difference with Qualcomm throughout the most recent reporting periods. Qualcomm exhibited flat to slightly declining quarter-over-quarter revenue patterns over the entirety of the past eight quarters, while Sandisk recorded consistent sequential top-line expansions over that same two-year timeframe.

Aug

31st

2026

06:30

Capital Investment, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag, Investments

SNDK Stock Reclaims $1,550 as SanDisk-Kioxia Plan $31 Billion Investment in Japan Chip Fabs

SanDisk stock has rebounded above $1,550 as fresh investment in Japanese memory production and strong infrastructure spending support the outlook, although competition and elevated expectations remain major risks. SanDisk Stock Rebounds Above $1,550 SanDisk stock has staged another recovery, climbing back above the $1,550 level after recently falling toward $1,500.

Aug

31st

2026

06:30

Capital Investment, Partnerships and Alliances, Emerging Tech, Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag, Partnerships, Investments, Regulations and Policies

Kioxia and Sandisk bet $31 billion on NAND flash as AI demand surges

The two companies have invested over USD 50 billion in Japan through their joint venture, which spans more than 25 years and covers the development and manufacturing of NAND flash memory wafers. In January, Kioxia and Sandisk extended the joint venture framework at the Yokkaichi plant through December 2034, according to a press release from the companies.

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