WDC shares fall about 12% after a beat-and-raise quarter

Western Digital shares fell about 11.7% by 10:30 a.m. Eastern on August 6, 2026, the day after results that beat estimates and guided revenue above consensus. Motley Fool attributed the drop to investors not seeing enough upside in the guidance after a steep 2026 rally. For traders, the move showed how much AI-storage optimism was already priced into the stock.

• Shares down about 11.7% through 10:30 a.m. ET on August 6
• Results beat estimates; fiscal Q1 2027 guidance also came in above them
• Sell-off attributed to high expectations after a steep 2026 run-up