Western Digital Corporation reported its fiscal first quarter 2025 financial results, revealing a revenue of $4.1 billion, a 49% increase year-over-year, though slightly below analyst expectations of $4.11 billion. The company achieved an adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.78, surpassing estimates of $1.71. The non-GAAP gross margin stood at 38.5%, while the operating margin reached 21.6%, marking the highest level in five years. Looking ahead, Western Digital provided a revenue outlook for the second quarter of between $4.2 billion and $4.4 billion, with an adjusted EPS forecast of $1.75 to $2.05. The earnings report highlighted strong demand from cloud computing customers as a significant driver of growth, particularly in the storage market fueled by the AI data cycle.