WDC monthly performance report
Check WDC's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
WDC monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Western Digital (WDC) closed November 2026 at $295.65, down 19.25% for the month and +88.12% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, WDC is +71.62%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
- The stock is trading −29.53% versus its 200-day moving average ($419.52), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, WDC has outperformed the S&P 500 by +694.37%, with a relative strength index reading of 505.2.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 69.2% — 27 positive months versus 12 negative months.
Western Digital ended November 2026 at $295.65, posting a monthly return of −19.25%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −19.07%.
The current quarter stands at −34.94% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −29.53% versus the 200-day moving average ($419.52).
Year-to-date, WDC is +71.62% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of +61.00%. The stock is currently −63.04% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −64.65%.
| Period | WDC | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −5.00% | −0.36% | −4.64% |
| 1 Week | +12.08% | +2.59% | +9.49% |
| 1 Month | −19.25% | −0.18% | −19.07% |
| 3 Months | −44.84% | −2.37% | −42.47% |
| 6 Months | −40.16% | +0.83% | −40.99% |
| YTD | +71.62% | +10.62% | +61.00% |
| 12 Months | +88.12% | +12.25% | +75.87% |
| 3 Years | +765.74% | +71.37% | +694.37% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Apr 2026 | +60.64% |
| #2 | Sep 2025 | +49.44% |
| #3 | Jan 2026 | +45.25% |
| #4 | Oct 2025 | +25.11% |
| #5 | Jun 2025 | +24.13% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Oct 2026 | −19.44% |
| #2 | Nov 2026 | −19.25% |
| #3 | Dec 2024 | −18.31% |
| #4 | Mar 2025 | −17.37% |
| #5 | Aug 2026 | −17.31% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | +87.62% |
| Q4 2025 | +43.49% |
| Q1 2026 | +57.02% |
| Q2 2026 | +136.13% |
| Q3 2026 | −28.85% |
| Q4 2026 (QTD) | −34.94% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +65.95% |
| 2024 | +13.87% |
| 2025 | +282.23% |
| 2026 | +71.62% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $799.87 (2026-06-18) |
| 52-Week Low | $132.43 (2025-11-21) |
| Current Price | $295.65 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $419.52 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −29.53% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −64.65% (2026-11-06) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −63.04% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 505.2 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | +694.37% |
| RS Peak | 1288.1 (Jun 2026) |
| RS Trough | 77.9 (Apr 2025) |
| Status | Outperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was WDC's return for this report period?
WDC returned −19.25% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.
Has WDC outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD WDC: +71.62% vs SPY: +10.62%.
What is WDC's 12-month return?
+88.12% over the trailing 12 months.
Is WDC above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −29.53% versus 200DMA ($419.52).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−64.65% on 2026-11-06.