WDC is Western Digital Corporation (Technology). Trading at $437.93. Current dividend yield: 0.14%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $0.60 |
| Current yield | 0.14% |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 04, 2026(in 23 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.1500 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | -20.13% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | — |
| Payout ratio | 2% |
| Market cap | $151.09B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-05 | $0.1500 |
| 2026-03-05 | $0.1250 |
| 2025-12-04 | $0.1250 |
| 2025-09-04 | $0.1000 |
| 2025-06-04 | $0.1000 |
About WDC
Western Digital is a leading vertically integrated supplier of hard disk drives. The HDD market is a practical duopoly, with Western Digital and Seagate being the two largest players. Western Digital designs and manufactures its HDDs, with much of the manufacturing and workforce located in Asia. The primary consumers of HDDs are data centers.
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Frequently asked
What is WDC's dividend yield?
WDC (Western Digital Corporation) currently has a dividend yield of 0.14%, which works out to about $0.60 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is WDC's next ex-dividend date?
WDC's next ex-dividend date is Sep 04, 2026 (in 23 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did WDC last pay a dividend?
WDC's most recent dividend payment date was Jun 17, 2026.
How often does WDC pay dividends?
WDC pays dividends on a quarterly schedule.
How fast is WDC growing its dividend?
WDC has been shrinking its dividend at a -20.13% 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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