WDC Dividend History & Analysis | 0.4% Yield

WDC has a dividend yield of 0.4% and paid 0.45 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.42%
Payout Ratio 6.5%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -
Consistency Lifetime 60.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.82%
Payout FCF 5.7%
Streak Years 1
Dividend Rating 34.15%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Yield

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
DELL 115,553 M 1.86% 6.29%
HPE 32,702 M 2.44% 4.00%
NTAP 19,984 M 2.59% 3.16%
STX 96,188 M 1.27% 4.24%
LOGI 13,559 M 1.38% 1.55%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
DELL 115,553 M 26.83% 100.0%
IMMR 189 M 22.47% 100.0%
LOGI 13,559 M 13.14% 92.1%
HPQ 17,910 M 8.83% 92.7%
AAPL 3,761,493 M 4.46% 55.0%
WDC Dividend History: Last 36 Payments (USD) as of April 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-03-05 2026-03-05 2026-03-18 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.05%
2025-12-04 2025-12-04 2025-12-18 Quarterly 0.125 +25% 0.08%
2025-09-04 2025-09-04 2025-09-18 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.12%
2025-06-04 2025-06-04 2025-06-18 Quarterly 0.1 -80% 0.19%
2020-04-02 2020-04-03 2020-04-17 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2020-01-02 2020-01-03 2020-01-21 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2019-10-03 2019-10-04 2019-10-22 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2019-06-27 2019-06-28 2019-07-15 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2019-03-28 2019-03-29 2019-04-15 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2018-12-27 2018-12-28 2019-01-14 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2018-09-27 2018-09-28 2018-10-15 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2018-06-28 2018-06-29 2018-07-16 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2018-03-28 2018-03-30 2018-04-16 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2017-12-28 2017-12-29 2018-01-16 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2017-09-28 2017-09-29 2017-10-16 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2017-06-28 2017-06-30 2017-07-17 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2017-03-29 2017-03-31 2017-04-17 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2016-12-28 2016-12-30 2017-01-17 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2016-09-28 2016-09-30 2016-10-17 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2016-06-29 2016-07-01 2016-07-15 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2016-03-30 2016-04-01 2016-04-15 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2015-12-29 2016-01-01 2016-01-15 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2015-09-30 2015-10-02 2015-10-15 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2015-06-30 2015-07-03 2015-07-15 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2015-03-31 2015-04-03 2015-04-16 Quarterly 0.5 -5.5% N/A
2015-01-30 0.5292 +32.3% N/A
2014-12-30 2015-01-02 2015-01-15 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2014-10-01 2014-10-03 2014-10-15 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2014-06-25 2014-06-27 2014-07-15 Quarterly 0.4 +33.3% N/A
2014-03-26 2014-03-28 2014-04-15 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2013-12-24 2013-12-27 2014-01-15 Quarterly 0.3 +20% N/A
2013-09-26 2013-09-30 2013-10-15 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2013-06-26 2013-06-28 2013-07-15 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2013-03-26 2013-03-29 2013-04-15 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2012-12-12 2012-12-14 2012-12-26 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2012-09-26 2012-09-28 2012-10-15 Other 0.25 0% N/A

WDC Dividend FAQ

Western Digital (WDC) develops and sells data storage devices. The company specializes in hard disk drive (HDD) technology, a mature storage solution still prevalent in data centers for its cost-effectiveness per terabyte.

What is the Dividend Yield of WDC?

As of April 2026, WDC's dividend yield is 0.42%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.45 USD by the current share price of 311.96.

Does WDC pay a dividend?

As of April 2026, WDC paid a dividend of 0.45 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-05 and the payout was 0.125 USD.

How often does WDC pay dividends?

WDC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, WDC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-05.

WDC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for WDC for the next payments are between 0.074 (-40.8%) and 0.106 (-15.2%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 0.11%.

Will WDC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.125 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-05. The next Ex-Dividend date for Western Digital (WDC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WDC?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Western Digital (WDC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of WDC?

WDC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -% per year.

What is the Yield on Cost of WDC?

WDC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.82%. If you bought WDC's shares at 54.89 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.45 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.82% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of WDC?

WDC Payout Consistency is 60.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very unstable: Western Digital has a poor track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does WDC have a good Dividend Yield?

WDC's 0.42% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WDC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WDC is 6.5%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of WDC?

WDC's Overall Dividend Rating is 34.15%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

WDC Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in WDC's Outstanding Shares?

Western Digital's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 7.56% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%). Watch carefully: The company is issuing new shares, diluting existing shareholders. Dividend growth may lag earnings growth as payouts are spread across more shares.

Has WDC ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Feb 24, 2025 with a ratio of 1323:1000. This was a forward split: Each share became 1.32 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1985 38,126,000 0%
1986 43,984,000 +15.36%
1987 54,770,000 +24.52%
1988 56,824,000 +3.75%
1989 57,333,300 +0.9%
1990 58,284,000 +1.66%
1991 58,285,700 0%
1992 62,727,300 +7.62%
1993 78,125,000 +24.55%
1994 99,069,800 +26.81%
1995 95,789,500 -3.31%
1996 94,411,800 -1.44%
1997 87,469,900 -7.35%
1998 88,494,600 +1.17%
1999 121,128,000 +36.88%
2000 171,175,000 +41.32%
2001 191,624,000 +11.95%
2002 204,123,000 +6.52%
2003 217,900,000 +6.75%
2004 213,600,000 -1.97%
2005 221,000,000 +3.46%
2006 226,000,000 +2.26%
2007 226,000,000 0%
2008 224,000,000 -0.88%
2009 232,000,000 +3.57%
2010 235,000,000 +1.29%
2011 237,000,000 +0.85%
2012 246,000,000 +3.8%
2013 243,000,000 -1.22%
2014 238,000,000 -2.06%
2015 234,000,000 -1.68%
2016 294,000,000 +25.64%
2017 296,000,000 +0.68%
2018 290,000,000 -2.03%
2019 298,000,000 +2.76%
2020 307,000,000 +3.02%
2021 315,000,000 +2.61%
2022 318,000,000 +0.95%
2023 325,000,000 +2.2%
2024 357,000,000 +9.85%
2025 376,000,000 +5.32%
Key Metric Definitions
Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-04-06 02:15 UTC