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Western Digital Says 2026 Hard-Drive Output Is Sold Out on AI Data-Center Deals

Multi-year orders into 2028 signal continued HDD supply tightness, driving elevated prices.

Overview

  • CEO Irving Tan said Western Digital is "pretty much sold out" of hard-drive capacity for calendar 2026.
  • The company has firm purchase orders with its top seven customers and long-term agreements covering portions of 2027 and 2028.
  • Cloud customers accounted for roughly 89% of revenue, with consumer sales near 5%, highlighting a pronounced enterprise tilt.
  • Industry reporting notes hard-drive prices are at a two-year high as AI and hyperscaler demand constrains supply.
  • Western Digital’s focus on enterprise storage continues, with longer-term capacity expansions outlined on its public roadmap.