WDC monthly performance report
Monthly WDC research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
WDC monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Western Digital (WDC) closed August 2026 at $519.17, down 4.71% for the month and +584.56% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, WDC is +201.37%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading +55.60% versus its 200-day moving average ($333.66), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, WDC has outperformed the S&P 500 by +1408.62%, with a relative strength index reading of 924.5.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 74.4% — 29 positive months versus 10 negative months.
Western Digital ended August 2026 at $519.17, posting a monthly return of −4.71%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −7.76%.
The current quarter stands at −16.09% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +55.60% versus the 200-day moving average ($333.66).
Year-to-date, WDC is +201.37% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of +188.48%. The stock is currently −35.09% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −49.65%.
| Period | WDC | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −5.36% | −0.20% | −5.16% |
| 1 Week | +12.01% | +3.90% | +8.10% |
| 1 Month | −4.71% | +3.05% | −7.76% |
| 3 Months | +19.48% | +7.11% | +12.37% |
| 6 Months |