Western Digital Corporation (USD) Western Digital Corporation designs, manufactures, and markets a broad range of data storage devices and software solutions across the United States, China, Hong Kong, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the rest of Asia, serving an international market. The company's product lineup includes client devices such as hard disk drives (HDDs) and solid-state drives (SSDs) for computing platforms like desktops, notebooks, smart video systems, gaming consoles, and set-top boxes. They also provide flash-based embedded storage solutions for mobile phones, tablets, laptops, and various portable and wearable technologies, extending into automotive, Internet of Things (IoT), industrial, and connected home applications. Additionally, Western Digital produces flash-based memory wafers. For data centers, their offerings comprise enterprise helium hard drives and sophisticated flash-based SSDs, often bundled with software tailored for enterprise servers, online transaction processing, data analysis, and other business applications. This segment also includes comprehensive data storage systems, tiered storage models, and various data storage platforms. Consumer-oriented client solutions consist of external HDDs in both mobile and desktop configurations, portable SSDs, and removable memory cards compatible with mobile phones, tablets, imaging systems, cameras, and smart video systems. Furthermore, they offer universal serial bus (USB) flash drives for computing and general consumer markets, alongside wireless drive products designed for on-the-go content backup and high-definition streaming of media and documents to tablets, smartphones, and PCs. Western Digital sells its diverse portfolio through original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), distributors, dealers, resellers, and retailers, utilizing its prominent G-Technology, SanDisk, and WD brands. Founded in 1970, the corporation is headquartered in San Jose, California.

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5601 Great Oaks Parkway, San Jose, CA, US, 95119

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Technology Computer Hardware

Western Digital Corporation designs, manufactures, and markets a broad range of data storage devices and software solutions across the United States, China, Hong Kong, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the rest of Asia, serving an international market. The company's product lineup includes client devices such as hard disk drives (HDDs) and solid-state drives (SSDs) for computing platforms like desktops, notebooks, smart video systems, gaming consoles, and set-top boxes. They also provide flash-based embedded storage solutions for mobile phones, tablets, laptops, and various portable and wearable technologies, extending into automotive, Internet of Things (IoT), industrial, and connected home applications. Additionally, Western Digital produces flash-based memory wafers. For data centers, their offerings comprise enterprise helium hard drives and sophisticated flash-based SSDs, often bundled with software tailored for enterprise servers, online transaction processing, data analysis, and other business applications. This segment also includes comprehensive data storage systems, tiered storage models, and various data storage platforms. Consumer-oriented client solutions consist of external HDDs in both mobile and desktop configurations, portable SSDs, and removable memory cards compatible with mobile phones, tablets, imaging systems, cameras, and smart video systems. Furthermore, they offer universal serial bus (USB) flash drives for computing and general consumer markets, alongside wireless drive products designed for on-the-go content backup and high-definition streaming of media and documents to tablets, smartphones, and PCs. Western Digital sells its diverse portfolio through original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), distributors, dealers, resellers, and retailers, utilizing its prominent G-Technology, SanDisk, and WD brands. Founded in 1970, the corporation is headquartered in San Jose, California.

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Dcf Rating

100%

Return On Equity

100%

Return On Assets

60%

Debt To Equity

60%

Price To Earnings

20%

Price To Book

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Dividend Stats Yield is calculated via trailing-12-month period

Ex-Dividend	Payment Date	Dividend	Yield	Dividend Frequency
2026-06-05	2026-06-17	0.15	0.10 %	Quarterly
2026-03-05	2026-03-18	0.12	0.17 %	Quarterly
2025-12-04	2025-12-18	0.12	0.20 %	Quarterly
2025-09-04	2025-09-18	0.10	0.22 %	Quarterly
2025-06-04	2025-06-18	0.10	0.18 %	Quarterly
2020-04-03	2020-04-17	0.50	5.21 %	Quarterly
2020-01-03	2020-01-21	0.50	3.05 %	Quarterly
2019-10-04	2019-10-22	0.50	3.46 %	Quarterly
2019-06-28	2019-07-15	0.50	4.49 %	Quarterly
2019-03-29	2019-04-15	0.50	4.37 %	Quarterly
2018-12-28	2019-01-14	0.50	5.42 %	Quarterly
2018-09-28	2018-10-15	0.50	3.43 %	Quarterly
2018-06-29	2018-07-16	0.50	2.60 %	Quarterly
2018-03-30	2018-04-16	0.50	2.20 %	Quarterly
2017-12-29	2018-01-16	0.50	2.48 %	Quarterly
2017-09-29	2017-10-16	0.50	2.31 %	Quarterly
2017-06-30	2017-07-17	0.50	2.14 %	Quarterly
2017-03-31	2017-04-17	0.50	2.46 %	Quarterly
2016-12-30	2017-01-17	0.50	2.89 %	Quarterly
2016-09-30	2016-10-17	0.50	3.45 %	Quarterly
2016-07-01	2016-07-15	0.50	4.39 %	Quarterly
2016-04-01	2016-04-15	0.50	4.34 %	Quarterly
2016-01-01	2016-01-15	0.50	3.28 %	Quarterly
2015-10-02	2015-10-15	0.50	2.39 %	Quarterly
2015-07-03	2015-07-15	0.50	2.30 %	Quarterly
2015-04-03	2015-04-16	0.50	1.87 %	Quarterly
2015-01-02	2015-01-15	0.40	1.34 %	Quarterly
2014-10-03	2014-10-15	0.40	1.48 %	Quarterly
2014-06-27	2014-07-15	0.40	1.36 %	Quarterly
2014-03-28	2014-04-15	0.30	1.23 %	Quarterly
2013-12-27	2014-01-15	0.30	1.27 %	Quarterly
2013-09-30	2013-10-15	0.25	1.58 %	Quarterly
2013-06-28	2013-07-15	0.25	1.65 %	Quarterly
2013-03-29	2013-04-15	0.25	1.54 %	Quarterly
2012-12-14	2012-12-26	0.25	1.32 %	Quarterly
2012-09-28	2012-10-15	0.25	0.65 %	Quarterly

Recent News

WD at Computex 2026: AI Doesn't Just Run on Compute - It Runs on Data

SAN JOSE, Calif. & TAIPEI, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Digital Corporation (Nasdaq: WDC), the storage foundation of the AI-driven data economy, today announced its presence at Computex 2026 to help the industry understand that AI infrastructure is fundamentally a data system, not just a compute system. Every AI workload - from training and inference to agentic and physical AI – continuously creates data that persists, compounds, and expands over time. This dynamic is fundamentally changing.

2026-06-01 08:00:00

WD Appoints Manuvir Das to Board of Directors

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Digital Corporation (Nasdaq: WDC), the storage foundation of the AI-driven data economy, today announced the appointment of Manuvir Das to its board of directors, effective May 26, 2026. Das previously held senior leadership roles at NVIDIA, Dell EMC, and Microsoft, and brings deep expertise in enterprise AI, data infrastructure, and cloud computing. He currently serves as an Operating Partner in the Digital Infrastructure group at Stonepeak Partners L.

2026-05-28 09:00:00

WD Customer Survey Highlights Growing Focus on Scale, Economics, and Reliability in AI Infrastructure Planning

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As AI has evolved into continuous, production-scale data systems, the challenge of managing the explosive growth of data storage requirements is now at the same level as compute challenges. In a new survey of a cross-section of its largest global customers and distributors, Western Digital Corporation (Nasdaq: WDC) found that, amongst other unique market insights, enterprises are prioritizing infrastructure that delivers proven reliability, predictable economi.

2026-05-20 09:00:00

WD Advances Next-Generation Trusted Infrastructure with Industry's First Post-Quantum Cryptography Hard Drives to Help Secure the Future of AI Data

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Digital Corporation (Nasdaq: WDC), the storage foundation of the AI-driven data economy, today announced a significant step in next-generation infrastructure security with the integration of post-quantum cryptography (PQC) into its newest high-capacity Ultrastar® UltraSMR hard disk drives. As AI infrastructure evolves from compute-centric deployments to data systems that persistently retain information across every inference, training run, and interact.

2026-05-18 09:00:00

WD Named to 2026 S&P Dow Jones Best‑in‑Class Index North America, Recognizing Leadership in Sustainable AI Infrastructure

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Digital Corporation (Nasdaq: WDC) today announced it has been included in the 2026 S&P Dow Jones Best‑in‑Class Index (DJ BIC) North America for the first time, recognizing the company's leadership in building sustainable infrastructure for AI systems operating at increasing scale. The inclusion, effective May 1, 2026, reflects WD's strong performance across environmental, social, governance, and economic pillars. The S&P DJ BIC North America re.

2026-05-14 09:00:00

WD Announces Equity-for-Equity Exchange

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Digital Corporation (Nasdaq: WDC) today announced that it has entered into exchange agreements with certain institutional investors on May 5, 2026, pursuant to which WD will receive an aggregate of 1,865,801 shares of WD common stock in exchange for an aggregate of 653,203 shares of common stock of Sandisk Corporation (“Sandisk”). The exchanges are expected to settle on May 7, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. Upon the settlement of the ex.

2026-05-06 09:15:00

WD Reports Fiscal Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Digital Corporation (Nasdaq: WDC) today reported fiscal third quarter 2026 financial results for the period ended April 3, 2026. “WD started calendar year 2026 with great execution, driving strong sequential and year-over-year revenue growth in all our end markets, while expanding gross and operating margins. Gross margin exceeded 50%, reflecting our continued delivery of innovation across an expanding set of customers. Given our confidence in the dura.

2026-04-30 16:02:00

WD Raises the Bar on Sustainable Infrastructure as AI Storage Demand Accelerates

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Digital Corporation (Nasdaq: WDC), the storage foundation of the AI-driven data economy, today released its FY2025 Annual Sustainability Report. As AI systems scale, so does the volume of data they generate and retain, making storage infrastructure both foundational and increasingly energy intensive. WD is addressing this challenge by delivering storage solutions designed for efficiency at scale and integrating sustainability into the core of how AI da.

2026-04-22 10:00:00

WD to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Digital Corporation (Nasdaq: WDC) today announced management participation in the following upcoming investor conferences: Event: Barclays 18th Annual Americas Select Conference 2026 Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 6:15 a.m. PT / 9:15 a.m. ET Event: J.P. Morgan 2026 Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference Date: Monday, May 18, 2026, at 1:10 p.m. PT / 4:10 p.m. ET Event: Bank of America Global Technology Conference 2026 Date: Tuesday, June.

2026-04-21 20:00:00

WD to Announce Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results on April 30, 2026

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Digital Corporation (Nasdaq: WDC) plans to announce its third quarter fiscal year 2026 financial results after the market closes on Thursday, April 30, 2026. The company will host a conference call with the investment community to discuss these results on April 30, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. Pacific / 4:30 p.m. Eastern. A live audio webcast and a webcast replay of the conference call will be available at investor.wdc.com. About WD WD, also known as Western Dig.

2026-04-13 16:15:00

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