Western Digital(US:WDC) Ge Long Hui·2025-10-31 08:20Core Viewpoint - Western Digital (WDC.US) shares surged over 12% in pre-market trading, reaching $154.9, with the potential to hit a historical high following the release of its Q1 FY2026 earnings report [1] Financial Performance - Revenue for Q1 FY2026 increased by 27.4% year-over-year to $2.82 billion, surpassing analyst expectations of $2.74 billion [1] - Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) were reported at $1.78, exceeding analyst forecasts of $1.58 [1] - Free cash flow improved significantly to $599 million, compared to a negative $61 million in the same period last year [1] Future Guidance - The company anticipates Q2 revenue to be between $2.8 billion and $3.0 billion, with adjusted EPS expected to range from $1.73 to $2.03 [1] - Analyst expectations for Q2 revenue and adjusted EPS are $2.83 billion and $1.74, respectively [1]