Leads Western Digital through AI-driven storage demand; discusses HDD technology roadmap (32TB/40TB), long-term agreements, and margin dynamics vs. Seagate.
no scored calls yet — needs a stated position or a categorical verdict, with a matured window vs SPY
AI infrastructure requires massive data retention — 80% of cloud storage is HDD — creating compounding demand for high-capacity drives; Western Digital's 32TB and upcoming 40TB drives with LTAs through 2031 provide revenue visibility despite near-term stock pressure.