What one share of Western Digital holds
Western Digital was founded in 1970 and is a Standard & Poor’s 500 (“S&P 500”) company headquartered in San Jose, California. We are a leading developer, manufacturer, and provider of data storage devices and solutions based on hard disk drive (“HDD”) technology.
Western Digital’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-10-02; the balance sheet is as of 2026-10-02.
| Sales | $37.62 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $25.77 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $1.49 |
| Free cash flow | $11.14 |
| Dividends | $0.55 |
| Cash and investments | $3.51 |
| Debt | $2.12 |
| Book value | $24.99 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | $35.73 | $3.84 | $2.72 | $3.47 | — | $12.20 |
| 2009 | $32.98 | $2.08 | $2.30 | $3.48 | — | $14.19 |
| 2010 | $42.27 | $5.93 | $3.16 | $5.17 | — | $20.39 |
| 2011 | $40.54 | $3.09 | $3.31 | $3.73 | — | $23.55 |
| 2012 | $50.93 | $6.58 | $2.93 | $9.59 | — | $31.17 |
| 2013 | $62.40 | $3.98 | $3.87 | $8.81 | — | $33.30 |
| 2014 | $62.52 | $6.68 | $2.60 | $9.04 | $1.25 | $37.79 |
| 2015 | $61.49 | $6.18 | $2.58 | $6.88 | $1.80 | $40.08 |
| 2016 | $53.69 | $1.00 | $2.41 | $5.78 | $2.00 | $39.24 |
| 2017 | $64.50 | $1.34 | $1.95 | $9.66 | $2.00 | $38.84 |
| 2018 | $67.25 | $2.20 | $2.72 | $10.98 | $2.00 | $38.96 |
| 2019 | $56.74 | −$2.58 | $3.00 | $2.30 | $2.00 | $33.79 |
| 2020 | $56.16 | −$0.84 | $2.17 | $0.59 | $1.50 | $31.63 |
| 2021 | $54.76 | $2.66 | $3.71 | $2.43 | $0.00 | $35.06 |
| 2022 | $59.47 | $4.89 | $3.55 | $2.40 | $0.00 | $39.12 |
| 2023 | $19.67 | −$5.37 | $2.58 | −$3.86 | — | $34.05 |
| 2024 | $19.38 | −$2.61 | $1.49 | −$2.40 | — | $31.54 |
| 2025 | $26.52 | $5.13 | $1.15 | $3.56 | $0.10 | $15.31 |
| 2026 | $33.73 | $24.28 | $1.09 | $9.17 | $0.50 | $24.55 |
Common questions about Western Digital
How much does one share of Western Digital earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of Western Digital earned $25.77 of profit on $37.62 of sales, keeping about 69¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does Western Digital pay a dividend?
Yes. Western Digital paid $0.55 per share in dividends over the last 12 months. That’s about 2¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is Western Digital’s book value per share?
Western Digital’s book value is $24.99 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of October 2, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of Western Digital have?
Each share of Western Digital has $3.51 of cash and investments and $2.12 of debt, as of October 2, 2026.
What is Western Digital’s free cash flow per share?
$11.14 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has Western Digital’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $3.84 in 2008 to $24.28 in 2026, growing about 10.8% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has Western Digital bought back shares?
Western Digital’s share count rose about 69% from 2008 to 2026. That dilution means each share owns a smaller slice of the company.
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