Investment Rating - The report indicates a positive outlook for Western Digital, with a Non-GAAP revenue guidance for Q2 FY2024 set between 3.6billionand3.8 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, with all major end markets showing YoY growth. Cloud services revenue was 1.553billion,accountingfor451.147 billion, representing 34% of total revenue, with a 5% QoQ increase and a 20% YoY increase [13][22]. - Consumer business revenue was 730million,accountingfor211.705 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,reflectinga28.23.2 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 3.6billionto3.8 billion, with a gross margin guidance of 32% to 34% [18][22].