Workflow
FY2024Q3业绩点评及法说会纪要:存储市场复苏业绩超预期,AI释放长期发展动能

Investment Rating - The report indicates a positive outlook for Western Digital, with a Non-GAAP revenue guidance for Q2 FY2024 set between 3.6billionand3.6 billion and 3.8 billion, reflecting a QoQ increase of 7% and YoY increase of 32% [18][22]. Core Insights - The storage market is recovering, with Western Digital's Q1 FY2024 performance exceeding expectations, driven by growth in cloud services and improved pricing strategies [1][2]. - The company reported a Non-GAAP revenue of 3.457billionforQ1FY2024,representinga233.457 billion for Q1 FY2024, representing a 23% YoY increase and a 14% QoQ increase, surpassing market expectations [7][22]. - Non-GAAP gross margin reached 29.3%, up 18.7 percentage points YoY and 13.8 percentage points QoQ, attributed to effective pricing strategies and cost reductions [2][22]. Summary by Sections Overall Revenue Situation - In Q1 FY2024, Western Digital achieved Non-GAAP revenue of 3.457 billion, with all major end markets showing YoY growth. Cloud services revenue was 1.553billion,accountingfor451.553 billion, accounting for 45% of total revenue, with a 45% QoQ increase and a 29% YoY increase [2][13]. - Client business revenue was 1.147 billion, representing 34% of total revenue, with a 5% QoQ increase and a 20% YoY increase [13][22]. - Consumer business revenue was 730million,accountingfor21730 million, accounting for 21% of total revenue, with a 13% QoQ decrease but a 17% YoY increase [13][22]. Business Progress - Flash business revenue was approximately 1.705 billion, with a 2.4% QoQ increase and a 30.5% YoY increase, driven by an 18% increase in average selling price (ASP) [15][22]. - HDD business revenue reached approximately 1.752billion,reflectinga28.21.752 billion, reflecting a 28.2% QoQ increase and a 17.1% YoY increase, with Exabyte shipments increasing by 41% QoQ [15][22]. Inventory - As of the end of Q1 FY2024, inventory turnover days were 119 days, with a stable inventory value of 3.2 billion. HDD inventory decreased while flash inventory increased [12][22]. Q2 Company Performance Guidance - For Q2 FY2024, the company expects Non-GAAP revenue to be in the range of 3.6billionto3.6 billion to 3.8 billion, with a gross margin guidance of 32% to 34% [18][22].