WDC is trading 5% up at $551.05 in pre-market trading after Barclays significantly raised its price target, citing optimism around AI-related storage demand.
- Barclays hiked its price target to $620 from $450 and reiterated an Overweight rating.
- Analysts highlighted the companyβs strong positioning within high-growth cloud and semiconductor ecosystems as a key driver for future growth.
- The upgrade is generating significant buying interest, building on recent momentum across the broader technology sector.