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Western Digital (WDC) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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$455.80 -2.88 (-0.63%)
Closing price 05/19/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$458.25 +2.45 (+0.54%)
As of 05/19/2026 07:58 PM Eastern
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Western Digital Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
0.11%
Annual Dividend
$0.50
Next
Dividend Payment
Jun. 17
Annualized 5-Year
Dividend Growth
62.33%
Dividend Payout Ratio
2.99%

Western Digital (WDC) pays an annual dividend of $0.50 per share, with a dividend yield of 0.11%. The next quarterly payment of $0.15 per share is scheduled for Wednesday, June 17, to investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Friday, June 5. The company currently pays out 2.99% of its earnings and 8.32% of its cash flow as dividends.

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WDC Dividend Payments by Quarter

The chart below displays up to four years of Western Digital's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.

WDC Dividend Yield Over Time

The chart below tracks Western Digital's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.

Western Digital vs. The Competition

Compare Western Digital's annual dividend and yield with averages for Computer and NASDAQ companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypeWestern DigitalComputer CompaniesNASDAQ Companies
Annual Dividend$0.50$0.04$1.64
Dividend Yield0.11%3.21%5.27%

Western Digital Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.

TypePayout Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings2.99%
Based on This Year's Estimate5.22%
Based on Next Year's Estimate2.99%
Based on Cashflow8.32%

Western Digital Dividend History by Quarter

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AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
4/29/2026quarterly$0.15+$0.0250
20.00%		0.14%6/5/20266/5/20266/17/2026
1/28/2026quarterly$0.1250 - 0.18%3/5/20263/5/20263/18/2026
10/29/2025quarterly$0.1250+$0.0250
25.00%		0.31%12/4/202512/4/202512/18/2025
7/29/2025quarterly$0.10 - 0.44%9/4/20259/4/20259/18/2025
4/29/2025quarterly$0.10-$0.40
80.00%		0.92%6/4/20256/4/20256/18/2025

This table shows Western Digital's quarterly dividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time.

Western Digital Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

The current dividend yield for Western Digital is 0.11%. Learn more on WDC's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for WDC shares is $0.50. Learn more on WDC's annual dividend history.

Western Digital pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

Western Digital's next quarterly dividend payment of $0.15 per share will be made to shareholders on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

Western Digital's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.1250 per share was made to shareholders on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

Western Digital's next ex-dividend date is Friday, June 5, 2026.

Western Digital's most recent ex-dividend date was Thursday, March 5, 2026.

Over the past five years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 62.33% per year.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.0250 on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

The dividend payout ratio for WDC is:
  • 2.99% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 5.22% based on this year's estimates
  • 2.99% based on next year's estimates
  • 8.74% based on cash flow

Western Digital's dividend yield of 0.10% is lower than the average Computer and Technology company that issues a dividend. Western Digital's dividend payout ratio of 2.99% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings.

Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Western Digital stock as a Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation.

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This page (NASDAQ:WDC) was last updated on 5/20/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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