Western Digital (WDC) Dividend Yield, Date & History $50.18 +0.34 (+0.68%) Closing price 05/23/2025 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$50.38 +0.20 (+0.39%) As of 05/23/2025 06:30 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Dividend Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsBuy This Stock Western Digital Dividend SummaryDividend Yield0.80%Annual Dividend$0.40Next Dividend Payment Jun. 18 Dividend Payout Ratio 7.58% Western Digital (WDC) pays an annual dividend of $0.40 per share, with a dividend yield of 0.80%. The next quarterly payment of $0.10 per share is scheduled for Wednesday, June 18, to investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Wednesday, June 4. The company currently pays out 7.58% of its earnings and 66.03% of its cash flow as dividends. Get Dividend Stock Ideas Daily Enter your email address below to receive the DividendStocks.com newsletter, a daily email that contains dividend stock ideas, ex-dividend stocks, and the latest dividend investing news. Enter your email to sign up for newsletter Sign Up Skip Charts & View Dividend HistoryWDC Dividend Payments by QuarterDividend Payments by Quarter Chart DescriptionThe 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.Open Western Digital in Dividend Calculator WDC Dividend Yield Over TimeDividend Yield Over Time Chart DescriptionThe 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.Open Western Digital in Dividend Yield Calculator Western Digital vs. The CompetitionCompare Western Digital's annual dividend, yield, and 3-year growth rate with averages for Computer and NASDAQ companies to evaluate its performance against the market.TypeWestern DigitalComputer CompaniesNASDAQ CompaniesAnnual Dividend$0.40$0.03$1.29Dividend Yield0.80%2.91%4.10%Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth0.00%10.87%12.13%Western Digital Dividend Payout RatioDividend 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 RatioBased on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings7.58%Based on This Year's Estimate8.18%Based on Next Year's Estimate4.91%Based on Cashflow66.03% Western Digital Dividend History by Quarter Custom Range 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years All Time Time Frame * Start Date * End Date AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date4/29/2025quarterly$0.10-$0.4080.00%0.92%6/4/20256/4/20256/18/2025This table shows Western Digital's quarterlydividend 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 What is Western Digital's dividend yield? The current dividend yield for Western Digital is 0.80%. Learn more on WDC's dividend yield history. How much is Western Digital's annual dividend? The annual dividend for WDC shares is $0.40. Learn more on WDC's annual dividend history. How often does Western Digital pay dividends? Western Digital pays quarterly dividends to shareholders. When is Western Digital's next dividend payment? Western Digital's next quarterly dividend payment of $0.10 per share will be made to shareholders on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. When was Western Digital's most recent dividend payment? Western Digital's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.50 per share was made to shareholders on Friday, April 17, 2020. When is Western Digital's ex-dividend date? Western Digital's next ex-dividend date is Wednesday, June 4, 2025. When was Western Digital's most recent ex-dividend date? Western Digital's most recent ex-dividend date was Thursday, April 2, 2020. When did Western Digital last increase or decrease its dividend? The most recent change in the company's dividend was a decrease of $0.40 on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. What is Western Digital's dividend payout ratio? The dividend payout ratio for WDC is: 7.58% based on the trailing year of earnings 8.18% based on this year's estimates 4.91% based on next year's estimates 66.03% based on cash flow Is Western Digital a good dividend stock? Western Digital's dividend yield of 0.90% is lower than the average Computer and Technology company that issues a dividend. Western Digital's dividend payout ratio of 7.58% 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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