Western Digital stock price jumps 6% in midday trade after Thursday slide
New York, February 6, 2026, 12:20 PM EST — Regular session
- Western Digital shares jump roughly 6% by midday, recovering losses from Thursday
- Storage stocks rise alongside Wall Street’s rebound
- Traders weigh a fresh CEO share-sale filing alongside an expanded buyback plan
Western Digital shares jumped roughly 6% on Friday, climbing to about $276.60 midday after closing at $260.19 the previous session. The stock moved between $258.18 and $278.59 during trading.
The rise mirrored a wider surge in risk assets, as storage stocks held steady. Seagate Technology rose nearly 4.5%, and NetApp was up about 2.5%. The Dow also advanced, gaining roughly 1.5% in morning session trading. 1
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