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WDC Dividend History & Analysis | 0.2% Yield

WDC has a dividend yield of 0.2% and paid 0.33 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.18%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.33
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -
Dividend Rating 31.15%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.83%
Payout Ratio 5.0%
Payouts last 12m 3
Payout Consistency 86.60%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 290.8%
Total Return 5y: 360.8%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
XRX 334 M 17.2% 2.73%
IMMR 216 M 5.89% 4.61%
HPQ 21,741 M 5.02% 5.77%
HPE 31,495 M 2.18% 5.29%
NTAP 22,337 M 2.32% 4.55%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
IMMR 216 M 50.0% 100%
LOGI 15,646 M 32.0% 94.5%
DELL 82,394 M 31.2% 100%
HPQ 21,741 M 11.5% 90.3%
HPE 31,495 M 2.02% 97.3%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare WDC Dividends with its Peer-Group

HPQ
HP
 5.02% Yield
DELL
Dell Technologies
 1.60% Yield
LOGI
Logitech International
 1.48% Yield
NTAP
NetApp
 2.32% Yield
HPE
Hewlett Packard
 2.18% Yield

WDC Dividend History: Last 35 Payments (USD) as of December 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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 Corp. (NASDAQ: WDC) designs, manufactures, and sells a full-line of hard-disk-drive (HDD)-based storage products-including internal drives, data-center-grade disks and platforms, external and portable units, and home/office NAS solutions-through OEM partners, direct sales teams, distributors and retail channels across the U.S., Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Founded in 1970, the company is headquartered in San Jose, California, and is classified under the GICS sub-industry “Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals.”

What is the Dividend Yield of WDC?

As of December 2025, WDC`s dividend yield is 0.18%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.33 USD by the current share price of 181.08.

Does WDC pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, WDC paid a dividend of 0.33 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-04 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 3 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-04.

WDC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for WDC for the next 4 payments are between 0.314 (+151.2%) and 0.375 (+200.0%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will WDC pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.125 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-04. 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 0.83%. If you bought WDC's shares at 39.30 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.33 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.83% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of WDC?

WDC Payout Consistency is 55.1%. 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 0.18% 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 5.0%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of WDC?

WDC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 31.15%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

WDC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in WDC`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Western Digital`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 7.56% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has Western Digital ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2025-02-24 with a factor of 1323:1000. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.32.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 38,126,000
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
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.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-12-14 02:16