Is It Worth Investing in Western Digital (WDC) Based on Wall Street's Bullish Views?

Western Digital (WDC) has an average brokerage recommendation of 1.44 (Strong Buy/Buy) from 25 firms, with 76% Strong Buy ratings. However, the article cautions that brokerage recommendations often have positive bias due to institutional vested interests. WDC's Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating is supported by a 10.6% increase in consensus earnings estimates over the past month to $20.03, suggesting legitimate near-term upside potential.