Annual Dividend (TTM)
$0.4500
Quarterly
WDC
(NASDAQ)Western Digital Corporation
$294.97-- (--)
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Western Digital (WDC) Dividend History
Complete ex-dividend dates, payment schedules, dividend yields, CAGR growth rates, and payout ratios.
Dividend Yield
0.15%
Last ex-date: Mar 5, 2026
Payout Ratio (TTM)
4.51%
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends
Dividend Growth
-
Year-over-year change
Western Digital (WDC) Dividend Statistics & Metrics
Comprehensive dividend yields, CAGR growth rates, payout ratios, and payment frequency analysis
Payment Details
Dividend payment schedule and frequency details
FrequencyQuarterly
Last Payment$0.1250
Last Ex-DateMar 5, 2026
Last Payment DateMar 18, 2026
Growth Metrics
Dividend CAGR and consecutive years of growth
3-Year CAGR-52.05%
5-Year CAGR-39.26%
10-Year CAGR-10.47%
Historical Averages
Multi-year dividend averages and payout ratio
Payout Ratio (TTM)4.51%
5-Year Average$0.7703
10-Year Average$1.0714
First PaymentSep 26, 2012
WDC Historical Dividend Distribution Trend Chart
Visualize dividend payout amounts, distribution growth trends, income yield patterns, and stock splits over time
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Western Digital (WDC) Dividend Payment History
Complete ex-dividend dates, record dates, payment dates, amounts, and frequency
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| Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Declaration Date | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026 | Mar 5, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 | Jan 29, 2026 | $0.1250 | Quarterly |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Dec 4, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 | Oct 30, 2025 | $0.1250 | Quarterly |
| Sep 4, 2025 | Sep 4, 2025 | Sep 18, 2025 | Jul 29, 2025 | $0.1000 | Quarterly |
| Jun 4, 2025 | Jun 4, 2025 | Jun 18, 2025 | Apr 29, 2025 | $0.1000 | Quarterly |
| Apr 2, 2020 | - | Apr 17, 2020 | Feb 13, 2020 | $0.3779 | Quarterly |
| Jan 2, 2020 | - | Jan 21, 2020 | Nov 14, 2019 | $0.3779 | Quarterly |
| Oct 3, 2019 | - | Oct 22, 2019 | Aug 7, 2019 | $0.3779 | Quarterly |
| Jun 27, 2019 | - | Jul 15, 2019 | May 2, 2019 | $0.3779 | Quarterly |
| Mar 28, 2019 | - | Apr 15, 2019 | Feb 14, 2019 | $0.3779 | Quarterly |
| Dec 27, 2018 | - | Jan 14, 2019 | Nov 7, 2018 | $0.3779 | Quarterly |
| Sep 27, 2018 | - | Oct 15, 2018 | Aug 1, 2018 | $0.3779 | Quarterly |
| Jun 28, 2018 | - | Jul 16, 2018 | May 2, 2018 | $0.3779 | Quarterly |
| Mar 28, 2018 | - | Apr 16, 2018 | Jan 29, 2018 | $0.3779 | Quarterly |
| Dec 28, 2017 | - | Jan 16, 2018 | Nov 1, 2017 | $0.3779 | Quarterly |
| Sep 28, 2017 | - | Oct 16, 2017 | Aug 3, 2017 | $0.3779 | Quarterly |
| Jun 28, 2017 | - | Jul 17, 2017 | May 3, 2017 | $0.3779 | Quarterly |
| Mar 29, 2017 | - | Apr 17, 2017 | Feb 1, 2017 | $0.3779 | Quarterly |
| Dec 28, 2016 | - | Jan 17, 2017 | Nov 3, 2016 | $0.3779 | Quarterly |
| Sep 28, 2016 | - | Oct 17, 2016 | Aug 3, 2016 | $0.3779 | Quarterly |
| Jun 29, 2016 | - | Jul 15, 2016 | May 4, 2016 | $0.3779 | Quarterly |
| Mar 30, 2016 | - | Apr 15, 2016 | Feb 10, 2016 | $0.3779 | Quarterly |
| Dec 29, 2015 | - | Jan 15, 2016 | Nov 3, 2015 | $0.3779 | Quarterly |
| Sep 30, 2015 | - | Oct 15, 2015 | Aug 4, 2015 | $0.3779 | Quarterly |
| Jun 30, 2015 | - | Jul 15, 2015 | May 5, 2015 | $0.3779 | Quarterly |
| Mar 31, 2015 | - | Apr 16, 2015 | Feb 3, 2015 | $0.3779 | Quarterly |
| Jan 30, 2015 | - | Jan 30, 2015 | - | $0.4000 | - |
| Dec 30, 2014 | - | Jan 15, 2015 | Nov 5, 2014 | $0.3023 | Quarterly |
| Oct 1, 2014 | - | Oct 15, 2014 | Aug 4, 2014 | $0.3023 | Quarterly |
| Jun 25, 2014 | - | Jul 15, 2014 | May 14, 2014 | $0.3023 | Quarterly |
| Mar 26, 2014 | - | Apr 15, 2014 | Feb 6, 2014 | $0.2268 | Quarterly |
| Dec 24, 2013 | - | Jan 15, 2014 | Nov 13, 2013 | $0.2268 | Quarterly |
| Sep 26, 2013 | - | Oct 15, 2013 | Sep 19, 2013 | $0.1890 | Quarterly |
| Jun 26, 2013 | - | Jul 15, 2013 | May 16, 2013 | $0.1890 | Quarterly |
| Mar 26, 2013 | - | Apr 15, 2013 | Feb 14, 2013 | $0.1890 | Quarterly |
| Dec 12, 2012 | - | Dec 26, 2012 | Dec 4, 2012 | $0.1890 | Quarterly |
| Sep 26, 2012 | - | Oct 15, 2012 | Sep 14, 2012 | $0.1890 | - |
Frequently Asked Questions About Western Digital Dividends
What is WDC's current dividend yield?
Western Digital Corporation's current dividend yield is 0.15%, calculated by dividing the annual dividend by the current stock price.
When is WDC's ex-dividend date?
The most recent ex-dividend date for WDC was March 5, 2026. Check the Dividend Payment History table for upcoming dates.
How often does WDC pay dividends?
Western Digital Corporation pays dividends quarterly. View the complete payment history in the table above.
What is WDC's dividend payout ratio?
Western Digital Corporation's payout ratio is 4.51%, indicating the percentage of earnings paid to shareholders as dividends.
What is WDC's dividend growth rate?
View the dividend growth metrics section for CAGR and growth trends over multiple periods.