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Western Digital (WDC) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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$348.24 +16.24 (+4.89%)
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Western Digital Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
0.17%
Annual Dividend
$0.60
Recent
Dividend Payment
Sep. 17
Dividend Payout Ratio
2.48%

Western Digital (WDC) pays quarterly dividends, with an annual dividend of $0.60 per share and a dividend yield of 0.17%. Investors who owned the stock before the ex-dividend date of Tuesday, September 8, 2026 received the most recent quarterly payment of $0.15 per share, paid on Thursday, September 17, 2026. The company currently pays out 2.48% of its earnings and 4.67% 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 Technology and NASDAQ companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypeWestern DigitalTechnology CompaniesNASDAQ Companies
Annual Dividend$0.60$0.04$1.76
Dividend Yield0.17%2.87%27.65%

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 Earnings2.48%
Based on This Year's Estimate3.05%
Based on Next Year's Estimate1.76%
Based on Cashflow4.65%

Western Digital Dividend History by Quarter

Dividend Date
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AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
8/4/2026quarterly$0.15 - 0.13%9/8/20269/8/20269/17/2026
4/29/2026quarterly$0.15+$0.0250
20.00%		0.12%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
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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 0.17%. Learn more on WDC's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for WDC shares is $0.60. Learn more on WDC's annual dividend history.

Western Digital pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

Western Digital's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.15 per share was made to shareholders on Thursday, September 17, 2026.

Western Digital's most recent ex-dividend date was Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

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:
  • 2.48% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 3.05% based on this year's estimates
  • 1.76% based on next year's estimates
  • 4.65% based on cash flow

Western Digital's dividend yield of 0.18% is lower than the average Technology company that issues a dividend. Western Digital's dividend payout ratio of 2.48% 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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