Western Digital Corp. (WDC)
Western Digital Corp. (WDC) is a leading manufacturer of data storage solutions, including hard drives, solid-state drives, and other digital storage devices. The company focuses on providing storage technology for personal, business, and enterprise applications, serving a wide range of markets such as computing, cloud storage, and consumer electronics. Founded in 1970, Western Digital has established itself as a key player in the data infrastructure industry through innovation and strategic acquisitions.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 18, 2025 | $0.10 | 2025-09-04 | 2025-09-04 |
| June 18, 2025 | $0.10 | 2025-06-04 | 2025-06-04 |
| April 17, 2020 | $0.50 | 2020-04-02 | 2020-04-03 |
| January 21, 2020 | $0.50 | 2020-01-02 | 2020-01-03 |
| October 22, 2019 | $0.50 | 2019-10-03 | 2019-10-04 |
Dividends Summary
- Western Digital Corp. has issued 33 dividend payments over the past 13 years
- The most recent dividend was paid 34 days ago, on September 18, 2025
- The highest dividend payed out to investors during this period was $0.50 per share
- The average dividend paid during this period was $0.42 per share.
Company News
Sandisk, recently spun out from Western Digital, has seen its stock price rocket over 300% this year due to improving NAND flash market conditions and growing AI-related demand for storage technologies.
Western Digital has expanded its System Integration and Test (SIT) Lab to a 25,600-square-foot facility, aimed at accelerating customer adoption and addressing growing AI storage demands through high-capacity hard disk drives (HDDs).
The S&P 500 generated a 7.8% return in Q3, with Western Digital, AppLovin, and Warner Bros Discovery being top performers due to AI growth, strong earnings, and strategic restructuring.
The 2025 BayAreaCIO ORBIE Awards honored technology executives from multiple companies, recognizing their leadership and innovation across seven award categories at a ceremony in San Jose, California.
The Zacks Computer-Storage Devices industry is well-poised to gain from solid momentum in cloud computing, IoT, auto, connected devices, VR, and AI. However, cautious IT spending amid global macroeconomic turbulence and supply chain dynamics are significant headwinds in the near term.
