Core Viewpoint - Western Digital Corporation is set to release its third-quarter earnings results, with expectations of improved earnings per share but a decline in revenue compared to the previous year [1]. Financial Performance - Analysts predict Western Digital will report earnings of $1.11 per share for the third quarter, an increase from 63 cents per share in the same period last year [1]. - The company is projected to report quarterly revenue of $2.48 billion, down from $3.46 billion a year earlier [1]. Business Developments - On February 24, Western Digital announced the completion of the planned separation of its flash business, Sandisk [2]. Stock Performance - Western Digital shares experienced a decline of 0.7%, closing at $40.62 [3]. Analyst Ratings - Rosenblatt analyst Kevin Cassidy maintained a Buy rating but reduced the price target from $76 to $50 [8]. - Morgan Stanley analyst Joseph Moore kept an Overweight rating while cutting the price target from $93 to $46 [8]. - Benchmark analyst Mark Miller upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy with a price target of $55 [8]. - Mizuho analyst Vijay Rakesh maintained an Outperform rating and lowered the price target from $82 to $68 [8]. - UBS analyst Timothy Arcuri maintained a Neutral rating and reduced the price target from $74 to $50 [8].