HDD

American

abbreviation

Computers.

hard disk drive: a storage device containing one or more spinning magnetic hard disks.

HDD British

abbreviation

computing hard disk drive

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Etymology

Origin of HDD

First recorded in 1985–90

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“The drivers of HDD demand are broadening, visibility is elongating, pricing is strengthening, and our new bull cases are coming closer into play,” Woodring wrote.

From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026

“We believe HDD demand will remain unwavering for several years to come, and that WDC will continue to execute through this ‘stronger for longer’ cycle,” Woodring wrote.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 15, 2026

HDD supply is projected to be 10% to 15% short of demand in 2026, driven by 40% to 50% annual AI-fueled growth.

From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026

If HDD prices end up 10% to 20% higher in 2027 and 2028, that means stronger revenue growth, wider margins, and larger stock buybacks than Wall Street currently projects.

From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026

Gross margins for HDD sellers are also not as high as those for memory makers, he said, and are therefore not peaking.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 6, 2026

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