WESTERN DIGITAL CORP (WDC) Stock Institutional Trading Activity
WESTERN DIGITAL CORP (WDC) position changes reported by tracked institutional filers across multiple SEC 13F reporting periods. Based on recent SEC 13F filings (Q4 2025), investors with some of the largest reported share count changes include Renaissance Technologies LLC, Parnassus Endeavor Fund, Sequoia Financial Advisors, Thunderbird Partners, and Viking Global Investors. Explore insights into buying and selling patterns, position changes, and investment conviction levels to understand institutional trading behavior and market dynamics.
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| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2018 | Olstein Capital Management | Buy | 46,000 | 153,000 | $8,957 |
| Q3 2018 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -1,471,982 | 909,200 | $53,225 |
| Q3 2018 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 123,744 | 958,993 | $56,139 |
| Q2 2018 | Olstein Capital Management | Buy | 21,000 | 107,000 | $8,283 |
| Q2 2018 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 11,721 | 835,249 | $64,657 |
| Q2 2018 | Appaloosa Management | Buy | 599,500 | 1,099,500 | $85,112 |
| Q1 2018 | Olstein Capital Management | Sell | -64,000 | 86,000 | $7,935 |
| Q1 2018 | Appaloosa Management | Sell | -100,000 | 500,000 | $46,135 |
| Q1 2018 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 14,000 | 823,528 | $75,987 |
| Q1 2018 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -50,000 | 2,381,182 | $219,712 |
| Q1 2018 | Viking Global Investors | Buy | 1,289,107 | 3,002,720 | $277,061 |
| Q4 2017 | Olstein Capital Management | Buy | 32,000 | 150,000 | $11,930 |
| Q4 2017 | Appaloosa Management | Sell | -1,975,138 | 600,000 | $47,718 |
| Q4 2017 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 389,540 | 809,528 | $64,382 |
| Q4 2017 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 976,433 | 2,431,182 | $193,352 |
| Q3 2017 | Olstein Capital Management | Buy | 31,500 | 118,000 | $10,195 |
| Q3 2017 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 359,488 | 419,988 | $36,287 |
| Q3 2017 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 1,315,600 | 1,454,749 | $125,690 |
| Q3 2017 | Appaloosa Management | Buy | 5,138 | 2,575,138 | $222,492 |
| Q2 2017 | Olstein Capital Management | Buy | 86,500 | 86,500 | $7,664 |
| Q2 2017 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 134,130 | 139,149 | $12,329 |
| Q2 2017 | Appaloosa Management | Buy | 1,270,000 | 2,570,000 | $227,702 |
| Q1 2017 | Appaloosa Management | Buy | 180,000 | 1,300,000 | $107,289 |
| Q1 2017 | Viking Global Investors | Buy | 308,598 | 1,713,613 | $141,424 |
| Q4 2016 | Appaloosa Management | Sell | -30,000 | 1,120,000 | $76,104 |
| Q4 2016 | Viking Global Investors | Buy | 1,405,015 | 1,405,015 | $95,471 |
| Q3 2016 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -135,072 | 5,019 | $293 |
| Q3 2016 | Appaloosa Management | Sell | -300,000 | 1,150,000 | $67,241 |
| Q2 2016 | Jensen Investment Management | Buy | 2,140 | 11,160 | $527 |
| Q2 2016 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 60,500 | 60,500 | $2,859 |
Frequently asked questions about WDC activity
Which institutional owners are buying WDC?
Institutional owners buying WDC include investors who have either initiated new positions or increased their existing holdings based on recent SEC 13F filings. The activity table above highlights which funds added shares in the latest reporting periods and how their positions changed over time.
What does "buy" mean in WDC activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in WDC compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to WESTERN DIGITAL CORP (WDC) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in WDC increasing?
Institutional interest in WDC can be assessed by comparing the number of tracked funds adding or increasing positions versus those trimming or exiting across the periods shown. A higher number of additions typically signals increasing participation among large filers, but it should be read alongside position sizes and the full table.