WDC
Western Digital
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Technology
- NASDAQ: WDC
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Jun 5, 2026
Dividend yield: 0.11%
Payout ratio: 1.9%
Western Digital's latest dividend was on Jun 5, 2026 (ex-date) with a payout of $0.15 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $0.5 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 0.11% based on its recent close price. The latest dividend marks an increase of $0.03, or 20% from the prior distribution.
WDC dividend stats
vs. Technology sector
Western Digital Dividend yield
Western Digital's dividend yield of 0.11% is lower than the Technology sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Technology sector average of 1.36%, Western Digital's dividend yield is 92% lower.
WDC Dividend history
Western Digital has a long history of dividend payments, including the last two consecutive years with dividend payouts. WDC has distributed four dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share marks an increase of 400% since twelve months ago. But with the price of the stock up by 497% from a year ago, the dividend yield has a decrease of 15%.
Western Digital Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026 | $0.15 | 0.1% |
| Mar 5, 2026 | $0.125 | 0.17% |
| Dec 4, 2025 | $0.125 | 0.2% |
| Sep 4, 2025 | $0.1 | 0.22% |
| Jun 4, 2025 | $0.1 | 0.18% |
| Apr 2, 2020 | $0.5 | 5.21% |
| Jan 2, 2020 | $0.5 | 3.05% |
| Oct 3, 2019 | $0.5 | 3.46% |
| Jun 27, 2019 | $0.5 | 4.49% |
| Mar 28, 2019 | $0.5 | 4.37% |
| Dec 27, 2018 | $0.5 | 5.42% |
| Sep 27, 2018 | $0.5 | 3.43% |
| Jun 28, 2018 | $0.5 | 2.6% |
| Mar 28, 2018 | $0.5 | 2.2% |
| Dec 28, 2017 | $0.5 | 2.48% |
| Sep 28, 2017 | $0.5 | 2.31% |
| Jun 28, 2017 | $0.5 | 2.14% |
| Mar 29, 2017 | $0.5 | 2.46% |
| Dec 28, 2016 | $0.5 | 2.89% |
| Sep 28, 2016 | $0.5 | 3.45% |
| Jun 29, 2016 | $0.5 | 4.39% |
| Mar 30, 2016 | $0.5 | 4.33% |
| Dec 29, 2015 | $0.5 | 3.28% |
| Sep 30, 2015 | $0.5 | 2.39% |
| Jun 30, 2015 | $0.5 | 2.3% |
| Mar 31, 2015 | $0.5 | 1.87% |
Western Digital dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Western Digital's payout ratio of 1.9% is below the Technology sector and the industry average. Compared to its Technology sector average of 30.6%, Western Digital's payout ratio is 94% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
WDC dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| HPQ HP Inc | 4% | $1.19 | 43.6% |
| NTAP Netapp Inc | 1.08% | $2.08 | 32.4% |
| STX Seagate Technology Holdings Plc | 0.35% | $2.94 | 20.2% |
| WDC Western Digital Corp | 0.11% | $0.5 | 1.9% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Western Digital pay a dividend?
Yes, Western Digital has paid four dividends in the last twelve months. WDC has been paying dividends since 2025.
When was WDC's last dividend?
Western Digital's last regular dividend was on Jun 5, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.15 per share.
How much dividend does Western Digital pay (per share)?
WDC has paid dividend of $0.5 per share in the last year.
What is Western Digital's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Western Digital is 0.11%.
What is Western Digital's dividend payout ratio?
Western Digital's dividend payout ratio is 1.9%.
Does Western Digital pay a good dividend?
Western Digital's dividend yield is less than the Technology sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.