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Western Digital(NASDAQ) WDC

Market Cap$149.70BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1983)+13,975%
5 Year+740%
1 Year+485%
1 Month-21%
$434.06
-3.87%
-17.46Today
After hours$434.15+$0.09 (+0.02%)
Western Digital last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 434.302026-08-07
Western Digital stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-20.29%USD 544.842026-07-31
1 month-21.08%USD 550.302026-07-08
3 month-9.5%USD 479.872026-05-08
Year to date+152.29%USD 172.142025-12-31
1 year+485%USD 74.242025-08-07
3 year+1,237.78%USD 32.462023-08-08
5 year+739.71%USD 51.722021-08-06
Since inception+13,975.03%USD 3.211983-08-09

Western Digital Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$149.70BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$12.92B

Net Income (TTM)

$9.42B

EPS (TTM)

$24.21

P/E Ratio

17.94

Dividend

$0.50

Beta (Volatility)

1.67 (High)

Price

$434.06

Volume

11,820,839.877

Open

$457.45

Previous Close

$434.30

Daily Range

$422.50 - $457.56

52-Week Range

$73.14 - $799.87

Estimated Earnings Date

Oct 29, 2026

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About Western Digital

Western Digital makes devices that store digital data for people and businesses. Its hard drives and storage solutions help keep photos, videos, and important files safe. These products are used in computers, data centers, and cloud services worldwide.

Bits, Bytes, and Beyond: What Western Digital Sells

  • Cloud Hard Drives: Large-capacity drives for data centers and cloud storage; 88% of revenue (March 2025).
  • Client Devices: Hard drives for personal computers, gaming consoles, and smart video systems; 6% of revenue (March 2025).
  • Consumer Storage: External drives, USB flash drives, and memory cards for everyday users; 7% of revenue (March 2025).
  • Wireless Drives: Portable devices for backing up and streaming content on the go.
  • Removable Storage: Cards and drives for mobile phones, cameras, and tablets.

Growth Spurts and Strategic Moves

  • Acquired SanDisk in 2016, expanding into flash storage.
  • Separated the Flash business (now Sandisk) in February 2025, keeping a 19.9% stake.
  • Launched a quarterly dividend program in April 2025.
  • Expanded global sales, with 52% of revenue from the Americas, 33% from Asia, and 16% from EMEA (March 2025).

Why Western Digital Stands Out (Without the Hype)

Western Digital serves both large cloud providers and everyday consumers worldwide. Its focus on hard drive technology supports the growing need for digital storage. The company’s broad reach and product range help it adapt to changing market demands.

Five Things You Need to Know

  • Revenue was $3.02 billion in QQ2 2026, down 29.6% year-on-year.
  • Cloud segment made up 88% of revenue in March 2025, up 38% year-on-year.
  • Operating income was $908 million in QQ2 2026, up 6.6% year-on-year.
  • Net income was $1.84 billion in QQ2 2026, up 210.1% year-on-year.

Bottom Line

Western Digital has shifted focus to hard drives after separating its flash business. Its products support both cloud infrastructure and personal data storage needs worldwide.

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Industry

Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals

Sector

Information Technology

Employees

40,000

CEO

Irving Tan, MBA

Website

www.westerndigital.com

Headquarters

San Jose, CA 95119, US

WDC Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

48.85%

Operating Margin

34.89%

Net Income Margin

72.95%

Return on Equity

118.65%

Return on Capital

45.46%

Return on Assets

67.99%

Earnings Yield

5.57%

Dividend Yield

0.12%

Payout Ratio

1.95%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$149.70BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

344.68M

Volume

11.82M

Avg. Volume

8.51M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$6.31B

Operating Income

$4.51B

EBITDA

$10.28B

Operating Cash Flow

$3.74B

Capital Expenditure

-$418.00M

Free Cash Flow

$3.32B

Cash & ST Invst.

$1.58B

Total Debt

$1.05B

Western Digital Performance Analysis

Western Digital annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20232023-06-30USD 12,318,000,000-34.5%
20242024-06-30USD 6,317,000,000-48.7%
20252025-06-30USD 9,520,000,00050.7%
20262026-06-30USD 12,919,000,00035.7%
Western Digital sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q12025-10-038.2%
Q22026-01-027.1%
Q32026-04-0310.6%
Q42026-07-0312.3%
Western Digital annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20232023-06-30USD -5.37N/A
20242024-06-30USD -2.61-51.3%
20252025-06-30USD 4.82N/A
20262026-06-30USD 24.28403.2%
Western Digital sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q12025-10-03303.9%
Q22026-01-0254.1%
Q32026-04-0380.1%
Q42026-07-03-0.2%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q4 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$3.75B

+43.8%

Gross Profit

$2.03B

+90.1%

Gross Margin

54.12%

N/A

Market Cap

$149.70BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$3.74M

N/A

Employees

40,000

N/A

Net Income

$3.20B

+1143.2%

EBITDA

$3.25B

+540.4%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q4 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$1.58B

-36.0%

Total Debt

$1.05B

-79.3%

Accounts Receivable

$2.03B

+36.3%

Inventory

$1.51B

+17.0%

Long Term Debt

$0.00

-100.0%

Short Term Debt

$1.05B

-53.4%

Return on Assets

67.99%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

46.86%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$1.09B

+61.5%

Operating Cash Flow

$1.20B

+60.6%

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Questions About WDC

What is the current price of Western Digital?

Western Digital is trading at $434.30 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Western Digital?

Over the past 52 weeks, Western Digital has traded between $73.14 and $799.87.

How much debt does Western Digital have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Western Digital reported total debt of $1.05B.

How much cash does Western Digital have on hand?

Western Digital reported $1.58B in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Western Digital’s dividend yield?

Western Digital currently has a dividend yield of 0.12%.

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