来源：滚动播报 2月18日，闪迪公司（Nasdaq: SNDK）宣布，其前母公司西部数据公司（下称WDC）持有的5,821,135 股闪迪普通股（下称SNDK股份）的二次公开发行已完成定价。SNDK股份的发售价格为每股545美元。 闪迪公司自身不在此次发行中出售任何普通股，且不会从本次发行中SNDK股份的出售或债转股交易获 得任何收益。本次发行预计于2026年2月19日完成，具体取决于惯例交割条件。 ...

来源：环球市场播报 西部数据（Western Digital）正寻求通过出售其大约一年前分拆的闪迪（Sandisk）的股票来套现。 闪迪周二宣布30.9亿美元的股票转售，这些股票将由其前母公司西部数据出售。西部数据打算进行一次 债转股交易，在发行完成前，该公司将用股票交换摩根大通（J.P． Morgan）和美国银行（Bank of America）关联公司持有的部分债务。 闪迪股价在周二盘后交易中下跌1.6%，而西部数据的股价小幅上涨。 鉴于西部数据在上次财报电话会议上发表的评论，此举应该不会令闪迪或西部数据的投资者感到太意 外。 首席财务官克里斯．塞纳萨尔（Kris Sennesael）在该电话会议上表示："你们可能知道，我们仍持有750 万股闪迪股票，我们打算在分拆满一周年之前将这些股票变现。" 他指出，所得款项将用于进一步削减债务。 根据去年向美国证券交易委员会（Securities and Exchange Commission）提交的一份注册文件，该公司 必须在2月21日之前出售这些股票，才能免于承担税务后果。 Evercore ISI分析师阿米特．达里亚纳尼（Amit Daryanani）写道，该 ...

分拆后股价表现分化 自去年2月24日分拆正式完成以来近一年时间里，两家公司股价走势出现显著分化。尽管西部数据股价大幅上涨，但闪迪则经历了更为强劲的涨势。 根据声明，西部数据预计将把这批闪迪股份与摩根大通证券和美银证券关联方持有的西部数据债务进行置换。交易完成后，这些关联方将作为售股股东， 通过承销商在二级市场出售股份。公告发布后，闪迪股价延续周二颓势，盘后下挫超2%。 西部数据出售其所持全部闪迪股份，交易规模达30.9亿美元。这是这家硬盘制造商在分拆一年后彻底退出前子公司的最后一步。 2月17日，闪迪发布声明称，西部数据计划出售其持有的闪迪普通股，公司本身不会出售任何股份，也不会从此次发行中获得任何收益。 根据声明，西部数据预计将把这批闪迪股份与摩根大通证券和美银证券关联方持有的西部数据债务进行置换。交易完成后，这些关联方将作为售股股 东，通过承销商在二级市场出售股份。 此前1月29日的西部数据季度财报电话会议上，公司首席财务官Kris Sennesael表示，计划在2月24日分拆一周年前出售剩余的750万股闪迪股份。公告 发布后，闪迪股价延续周二颓势，盘后下挫超2%。 全球闪存短缺推动DRAM价格自去年9月 ...

来源：滚动播报 西部数据将通过出售闪迪股份筹资30.9亿美元。 ...

Group 1: Western Digital Corporation (WDC) - Western Digital Corporation is a data storage devices and solutions company with a Zacks Rank 1 [1] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has increased by 17.4% over the last 60 days [1] - The company has a PEG ratio of 0.62, which is lower than the industry average of 1.36, and possesses a Growth Score of B [1] Group 2: Sanmina Corporation (SANM) - Sanmina Corporation is an integrated manufacturing solutions and components, products, and repair company with a Zacks Rank 1 [2] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has increased by 4.4% over the last 60 days [2] - The company has a PEG ratio of 0.56, compared to the industry average of 1.37, and possesses a Growth Score of A [2] Group 3: LATAM Airlines Group (LTM) - LATAM Airlines Group is a passenger and cargo airlines company with a Zacks Rank 1 [3] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has increased by 4.3% over the last 60 days [3] - The company has a PEG ratio of 0.40, which is lower than the industry average of 0.57, and possesses a Growth Score of A [3]

Core Viewpoint - The demand for hard drives is surging, primarily driven by AI companies, leading to Western Digital selling out its storage capacity for 2026, which may result in higher prices for consumers [2][10]. Group 1: Company Insights - Western Digital has announced that it is "pretty much sold out" of its storage capacity for the calendar year 2026, with more than 10 months remaining in the year [2][10]. - The majority of the sold-out storage capacity has been allocated to the company's top seven customers, with three of them securing agreements extending into 2027 and 2028 [3][4]. - The consumer market now constitutes only 5 percent of Western Digital's revenue, indicating a shift in focus towards enterprise customers [4][3]. Group 2: Industry Trends - The surge in demand for hard drives is being driven by the rapid expansion of AI companies, which are consuming large amounts of computer hardware [6][8]. - The tech industry is facing memory shortages linked to the increased demand from AI, causing PC makers to raise RAM prices repeatedly due to tight supply [7][8]. - The ongoing shortages and higher prices for hard drives and related hardware are expected to continue, with no immediate relief in sight for consumers [8][9].

Core Insights - Western Digital Corporation (WDC) has expanded its buyback authorization by an additional $4 billion, supported by strong business momentum and cash generation [1] - The company generated $3.02 billion in revenues for the fiscal second quarter, reflecting a 7% sequential increase and a 25% year-over-year growth, primarily driven by data center demand and high-capacity hard disk drives [2] - Non-GAAP earnings per share reached $2.13, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.95 and representing a 78% year-over-year increase [2] - Gross margin improved to 46.1%, a 770 basis point increase from the previous year, due to a favorable product mix and cost control measures [3] - Free cash flow for the quarter was $653 million, allowing the company to return over 100% of its free cash flow to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends [6] - WDC shipped over 3.5 million latest-generation ePMR drives, indicating strong customer adoption, and delivered a total of 215 exabytes to customers, marking a 22% year-over-year increase [5] Financial Performance - Non-GAAP operating income totaled $1.02 billion, up 72% year over year, with margins expanding more than 930 basis points to 33.8% [3] - The company has returned a total of $1.4 billion to shareholders through dividends and buybacks since launching its capital return program [6] - WDC carries $4.7 billion in long-term debt, which includes the current portion [7] Market Dynamics - The demand for higher-density storage is rising due to accelerated AI and cloud adoption, with WDC collaborating closely with hyperscale customers to meet this demand [4] - The company is advancing its technology roadmaps, including HAMR and ePMR, to drive the adoption of higher-capacity drives [4] - The storage industry remains cyclical, with potential sharp shifts in pricing and demand [7] Competitive Landscape - Seagate Technology has resumed share repurchases, indicating a shift in capital allocation strategy [9] - Pure Storage has announced its largest-ever share repurchase authorization of $400 million, reflecting confidence in business momentum and balance sheet strength [12] - WDC's shares have gained 27.1% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks Computer-Storage Devices industry, which increased by 25% [14] Valuation and Estimates - WDC's shares are currently trading at a forward price/earnings ratio of 21.83X, compared to the industry's 19.32X [15] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for WDC's earnings for fiscal 2026 has been revised up by 17.4% to $8.96 over the past 60 days [16]

以上内容基于公开资料整理，不构成投资建议。 华创证券在2026年2月2日的研报中指出，西部数据2026财年第二季度业绩强劲，非GAAP营业收入达 30.17亿美元，并上调了对公司的收入预测，预计2026财年第三季度收入中值为32亿美元，非GAAP毛利 率区间为47%-48%，非GAAP每股收益预计为2.15-2.45美元。同日，Barclays维持对西部数据的"增持"评 级，目标价设定为325美元。 经济观察网 根据最新公开信息，西部数据股票近期值得关注的事件主要集中在机构评级调整和未来业 绩预期方面。 机构观点 ...

Core Viewpoint - Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:WDC) is experiencing significant upward revisions in price targets from major financial institutions, indicating strong growth potential and improved profitability forecasts. Group 1: Price Target Increases - Cantor Fitzgerald raised its price target on Western Digital from $325 to $420 while maintaining an Overweight rating after the company's Innovation Day event [1] - Goldman Sachs increased its price target from $220 to $250, keeping a Neutral rating, and confirmed that the HAMR product rollout is on track for the first half of 2027 [3] Group 2: Financial Projections - Cantor Fitzgerald noted that Western Digital's expected growth and profitability are significantly better than previously projected, forecasting earnings per share for calendar year 2028 to range between $19 and $32 [2] - Goldman Sachs raised its 2026-2028 non-GAAP earnings per share estimates for Western Digital by an average of 22% following the company's updated long-term guidance [4] Group 3: Product Developments - Western Digital announced that an additional customer has entered the qualification stage for its HAMR solutions, indicating progress in its product development pipeline [4]

The artificial intelligence (AI)-driven infrastructure buildout is driving significant demand for memory and storage solutions, supporting companies like Western Digital (WDC). Western Digital focuses on manufacturing high-capacity hard disk drives, a critical component for storing the vast datasets required by AI workloads. From cloud service providers to hyperscale data centers, customers are racing to secure more storage to keep pace with AI adoption. This surge in demand has tightened supply, lifted p ...