WDC Dividend History & Analysis | 0.3% Yield

WDC has a dividend yield of 0.3% and paid 0.5 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.27%
Payout Ratio 6.0%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 51.2%
Consistency Lifetime 100%
Yield on Cost 5y 1%
Payout FCF 6%
Streak Years 1
Dividend Rating 52.8%
Chowder Number yield + growth 51.4% meets 15% target for healthy growth
Yield vs Average 5y -11.8% avg 0.31% vs now 0.27%
Debt / EBITDA leverage 0.1x healthy
Income per 10k invested 27 USD per year
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly WDC annual dividends paid per share, showing the total cash Western Digital distributed to shareholders each year.
Dividend Growth Year over Year WDC year-over-year dividend growth rate, showing how Western Digital's dividend per share increased or decreased each year compared to the prior year.
Price and Yield per Payout History WDC dividend yield history versus share price over the past 5 years, showing how Western Digital's payout yield moved at each dividend payment relative to its stock price.
┅┅ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left)

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Top 7 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
HPQ NYSE
HP		 22,150 M 5.05% 5.03%
HPE NYSE
Hewlett Packard Enterprise		 60,675 M 2.05% 4.46%
DELL NYSE
Dell Technologies		 252,887 M 1.27% 5.20%
NTAP NASDAQ
NetApp		 31,286 M 1.74% 2.97%
STX NASDAQ
Seagate Technology		 168,669 M 0.83% 3.96%
WDC NASDAQ
Western Digital		 164,489 M 0.27% 1.03%
AAPL NASDAQ
Apple		 4,894,708 M 0.40% 0.72%
Top 7 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
WDC NASDAQ
Western Digital		 164,489 M 51.16% 100.0%
DELL NYSE
Dell Technologies		 252,887 M 17.83% 100.0%
HPQ NYSE
HP		 22,150 M 5.18% 100.0%
AAPL NASDAQ
Apple		 4,894,708 M 4.20% 100.0%
HPE NYSE
Hewlett Packard Enterprise		 60,675 M 3.84% 100.0%
NTAP NASDAQ
NetApp		 31,286 M 1.36% 99.2%
STX NASDAQ
Seagate Technology		 168,669 M 1.24% 99.2%

WDC Dividend History

Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 1.1 years of data

Jan - -
Feb - -
Mar 0.05% 71
Apr - -
May - -
Jun 0.11% 100
Jul - -
Aug - -
Sep 0.12% 71
Oct - -
Nov - -
Dec 0.08% 71

Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.

Last 5 Payments (USD) as of July 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-06-05 2026-06-05 2026-06-17 Quarterly 0.15 +20% 0.03%
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 0% 0.19%

WDC Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of WDC?

As of July 2026, WDC's dividend yield is 0.27%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.50 USD by the current share price of 556.67.

Does WDC pay a dividend?

As of July 2026, WDC paid a dividend of 0.50 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-05 and the payout was 0.15 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 2026-06-05.

WDC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for WDC for the next payments are between 0.15 (+0.0%) and 0.186 (+24.0%). This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 0.12%.

Will WDC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.15 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-05. 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 51.2% per year. Strong growth: WDC's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of WDC?

WDC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.03%. If you bought WDC's shares at 48.36 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.50 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.03% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of WDC?

WDC Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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 consistent: Western Digital has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does WDC have a good Dividend Yield?

WDC's 0.27% 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 6.0%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of WDC?

WDC's Overall Dividend Rating is 52.76%. 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 6.69% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 95.4%). 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%
2026 376,000,000 0%

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: 2026-07-13 02:06 UTC