WDC — Western Digital Corporation
Dividend Grades
vs Technology sector| Metric | WDC | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.10% | 0.88% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | -15.53% | 8.13% |
| Payout Ratio | 64.3% | 32.8% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 2 | 1 |
| 1Y Total Return | +950.6% | 5.2% |
Grades compare this stock to Technology sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
N/A
3-Year Growth
N/A
5-Year Growth
-15.53%
10-Year Growth
-14.25%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
Jun 5, 2026
Next Payment
Jun 17, 2026
Last Ex-Date
Mar 5, 2026
Last Payment
Mar 18, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026 | $0.1500 | +20.00% |
| Mar 5, 2026 | $0.1250 | 0.00% |
| Dec 4, 2025 | $0.1250 | +25.00% |
| Sep 4, 2025 | $0.1000 | 0.00% |
| Jun 4, 2025 | $0.1000 | -80.00% |
| Apr 2, 2020 | $0.5000 | 0.00% |
| Jan 2, 2020 | $0.5000 | 0.00% |
| Oct 3, 2019 | $0.5000 | 0.00% |
| Jun 27, 2019 | $0.5000 | 0.00% |
| Mar 28, 2019 | $0.5000 | 0.00% |
| Dec 27, 2018 | $0.5000 | 0.00% |
| Sep 27, 2018 | $0.5000 | 0.00% |
| Jun 28, 2018 | $0.5000 | 0.00% |
| Mar 28, 2018 | $0.5000 | 0.00% |
| Dec 28, 2017 | $0.5000 | 0.00% |
| Sep 28, 2017 | $0.5000 | 0.00% |
| Jun 28, 2017 | $0.5000 | 0.00% |
| Mar 29, 2017 | $0.5000 | 0.00% |
| Dec 28, 2016 | $0.5000 | 0.00% |
| Sep 28, 2016 | $0.5000 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
64.3%
ModerateFCF Payout Ratio
5.8%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $3.34 | $599.00M |
| Q2 2026 | $5.27 | $653.00M |
| Q3 2026 | $-8.57 | $978.00M |
| Q1 2025 | $1.40 | -$62.00M |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of May 6, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.