Western Digital (WDC)
$263.78
-3.85 (-1.44%)
Close of Nov 06, 2026 · end-of-day data
Dividend yield0.21%trailing 12 months
Annual dividend$0.55paid in the last year
Payout ratio2%of earnings
FrequencyQuarterly
Raised0 yrsin a row, within the ~10 years we track
5-year growth—per year
Dividends by year
| Year | Total per share | Payments | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | $0.4250 | 3 | — |
| 2025 | $0.3250 | 3 | -57.0% |
| 2020 | $0.7558 | 2 | -33.3% |
| 2019 | $1.13 | 3 | -25.0% |
| 2018 | $1.51 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | $1.51 | 4 | — |
| 2016 (partial) | $0.3779 | 1 | — |
Payment history
by ex-dividend date| Ex-dividend date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Sep 08, 2026 | $0.1500 |
| Jun 05, 2026 | $0.1500 |
| Mar 05, 2026 | $0.1250 |
| Dec 04, 2025 | $0.1250 |
| Sep 04, 2025 | $0.1000 |
| Jun 04, 2025 | $0.1000 |
| Apr 02, 2020 | $0.3779 |
| Jan 02, 2020 | $0.3779 |
| Oct 03, 2019 | $0.3779 |
| Jun 27, 2019 | $0.3779 |
| Mar 28, 2019 | $0.3779 |
| Dec 27, 2018 | $0.3779 |
| Sep 27, 2018 | $0.3779 |
| Jun 28, 2018 | $0.3779 |
| Mar 28, 2018 | $0.3779 |
| Dec 28, 2017 | $0.3779 |
| Sep 28, 2017 | $0.3779 |
| Jun 28, 2017 | $0.3779 |
| Mar 29, 2017 | $0.3779 |
| Dec 28, 2016 | $0.3779 |
Payments are cash dividends per share by ex-dividend date, adjusted for stock splits, from daily price records; the upcoming dividend comes from the Nasdaq dividend calendar. Yield = dividends paid in the last 12 months divided by the latest close. Not investment advice.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Western Digital pay in dividends?
Western Digital paid $0.55 per share over the last 12 months, a yield of 0.21% at the latest close. It pays quarterly.
When is Western Digital's next ex-dividend date?
No upcoming ex-dividend date is on the calendar yet. The most recent one was September 08, 2026.
What is an ex-dividend date?
The first trading day on which a new buyer of the stock is not entitled to the upcoming dividend. To receive it you must own the shares at the close of the trading day before the ex-date.