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WDC Dividend History - Western Digital

Track the latest WDC dividend history: 0.00% Dividend Yield, -100.00% Annual Growth - Explore WDC's complete dividend history

Yield 12m -
Cash Amount 12m -
Dividend Growth 5y avg -100.00%
Dividend Rating 4.17%
Yield on Cost 5y -
Payout Ratio -
Payout Frequency 12m -
Payout Consistency 55.6%
Total Return 12m: -3.10%
#19 in Group
Total Return 5y: 80.16%
#21 in Group
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Top Dividend Yield in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Yield Yield on Cost
WDC 14,417m 0.0% -
XRX 797m 14.4% 7.71%
IMMR 250m 4.72% 8.41%
HPQ 28,253m 3.63% 9.21%
Top Dividend Grower in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Grow Rating
WDC 14,417m -100% 4.17%
LOGI 14,552m 24.9% 71.6%
LOGN 14,590m 7.88% 44.5%
DELL 64,901m 19.9% 70.7%

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WDC Dividend History - Last 32 Dividends (Paid in USD)

Ex-Date Record Date Payment Date Period Cash Amount Growth Rate Payout Yield
2020-04-02 2020-04-03 2020-04-17 Quarterly 0.5 1.3%
2020-01-02 2020-01-03 2020-01-21 Quarterly 0.5
2019-10-03 2019-10-04 2019-10-22 Quarterly 0.5
2019-06-27 2019-06-28 2019-07-15 Quarterly 0.5
2019-03-28 2019-03-29 2019-04-15 Quarterly 0.5 32.3%
2018-12-27 2018-12-28 2019-01-14 Quarterly 0.3779 -24.4%
2018-09-27 2018-09-28 2018-10-15 Quarterly 0.5 32.3%
2018-06-28 2018-06-29 2018-07-16 Quarterly 0.3779
2018-03-28 2018-03-30 2018-04-16 Quarterly 0.3779 -24.4%
2017-12-28 2017-12-29 2018-01-16 Quarterly 0.5 32.3%
2017-09-28 2017-09-29 2017-10-16 Quarterly 0.3779 -24.4%
2017-06-28 2017-06-30 2017-07-17 Quarterly 0.5
2017-03-29 2017-03-31 2017-04-17 Quarterly 0.5 32.3%
2016-12-28 2016-12-30 2017-01-17 Quarterly 0.3779 -24.4%
2016-09-28 2016-09-30 2016-10-17 Quarterly 0.5 32.3%
2016-06-29 2016-07-01 2016-07-15 Quarterly 0.3779 -24.4%
2016-03-30 2016-04-01 2016-04-15 Quarterly 0.5
2015-12-29 2016-01-01 2016-01-15 Quarterly 0.5 32.3%
2015-09-30 2015-10-02 2015-10-15 Quarterly 0.3779 -24.4%
2015-06-30 2015-07-03 2015-07-15 Quarterly 0.5 32.3%
2015-03-31 2015-04-03 2015-04-16 Quarterly 0.3779 -5.5%
2015-01-30 0.4 32.3%
2014-12-30 2015-01-02 2015-01-15 Quarterly 0.3023
2014-10-01 2014-10-03 2014-10-15 Quarterly 0.3023
2014-06-25 2014-06-27 2014-07-15 Quarterly 0.3023 33.3%
2014-03-26 2014-03-28 2014-04-15 Quarterly 0.2268
2013-12-24 2013-12-27 2014-01-15 Quarterly 0.2268 20%
2013-09-26 2013-09-30 2013-10-15 Quarterly 0.189 -24.4%
2013-06-26 2013-06-28 2013-07-15 Quarterly 0.25
2013-03-26 2013-03-29 2013-04-15 Quarterly 0.25 32.3%
2012-12-12 2012-12-14 2012-12-26 Quarterly 0.189 -24.4%
2012-09-26 2012-09-28 2012-10-15 Other 0.25

WDC Dividend History - FAQ

Does WDC pay dividends?

No, as of March 2025 WDC does not pay a dividend.

What is the Dividend Yield of WDC?

As of March 2025, WDC`s dividend yield is 0.00%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of - USD by the current share price of 44.53.

How often does WDC pay dividends?

Over the last 12 months (TTM), WDC has issued 0 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WDC?

The next ex-dividend date for Western Digital (WDC) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth Rate of WDC?

WDC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -100,000,000.00% per year.
Negative trend: Dividends are declining faster than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of WDC?

WDC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is -%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Western Digital five years ago. It is calculated as the trailing 12-month dividend cash amount (-) divided by the purchase price five years ago (24.72):

What is the Payout Consistency of WDC?

WDC Payout Consistency is 55.6%.
Highly unstable: Western Digital has a poor track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does WDC have a good Dividend Yield?

WDC`s 0.00% Dividend Yield is considered as unknown.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WDC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WDC is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of WDC?

WDC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 4.17%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

Bonus Section: WDC Outstanding Shares

What is the Trend of WDC`s Outstanding Shares?

The Outstanding Shares of Western Digital are growing at a rate of 3.06% per year on average over the last 5 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is 100.0%. Investors should be aware that the price of a stock often is negatively affected by an increasing number of shares.

Did Western Digital ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, 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 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%