Does Western Digital Pay Dividends?
Western Digital Corporation · WDC · updated
Key facts: Western Digital dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Oct 19, 2026, Western Digital (WDC) pays a dividend of $0.15 per share every quarter, $0.60 a year, a 0.18% yield at its share price of $332.00.
- Western Digital (WDC) paid its last 4 regular dividends in March, June, September and December.
- The most recent dividend from Western Digital (WDC), $0.15 per share, went ex-dividend on Sep 8, 2026 and was paid on Sep 17, 2026.
- Western Digital (WDC) has paid a dividend since at least 2012; SmarterDividends' records hold 37 of its dividend payments.
- The most recent dividend increase from Western Digital (WDC), 20.0% to $0.15 per share, went ex-dividend on Jun 5, 2026.
- At $0.60 a year per share, 100 shares of WDC pay $60.00 a year in dividends before tax.
- SmarterDividends grades the dividend safety of Western Digital (WDC) C on an A to F scale; it pays out 2% of earnings as dividends.
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SmarterDividends, "Does Western Digital Pay Dividends? Yes," updated Oct 19, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/does-western-digital-pay-dividends
How much does Western Digital pay?
Western Digital (WDC) pays every quarter; its latest dividend was $0.15 per share. That is $0.60 per share a year, a 0.18% yield at today's price.
For example, 100 shares pay about $60.00 a year, and $10,000 invested at today's price pays about $18.00 a year, before tax.
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | Sep 17, 2026 | $0.15 | — |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 | $0.15 | +20.0% |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 | $0.13 | — |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 | $0.13 | +25.0% |
| Sep 4, 2025 | Sep 18, 2025 | $0.10 | — |
| Jun 4, 2025 | Jun 18, 2025 | $0.10 | — |
| Apr 2, 2020 | Apr 17, 2020 | $0.38 | — |
| Jan 2, 2020 | Jan 21, 2020 | $0.38 | — |
When does Western Digital pay dividends?
Western Digital (WDC) paid its last 4 regular dividends in March, June, September and December. Its next dividend has not been declared yet.
To receive a dividend, you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date: buy by the close on the trading day before it. The WDC ex-dividend date page shows the exact dates.
Western Digital's dividend history
Western Digital (WDC) has paid a dividend since at least 2012, and SmarterDividends' records hold 37 payments. Its most recent increase, 20.0%, went ex-dividend on Jun 5, 2026.
Its annual dividend was cut in 2025, by SmarterDividends' records. Its dividend safety grade is C on an A to F scale. Full WDC dividend history →
Frequently asked questions
Does Western Digital pay dividends?
As of Oct 19, 2026, Western Digital (WDC) pays a dividend of $0.15 per share every quarter, $0.60 a year, a 0.18% yield at its share price of $332.00.
How much is Western Digital's dividend?
Western Digital (WDC) pays $0.15 per share each payment, $0.60 per share a year. Over the last 12 months it paid $0.55 per share in total.
How often does Western Digital pay dividends?
Western Digital (WDC) pays every quarter, most recently in March, June, September and December.
When is Western Digital's next dividend?
Western Digital has not declared its next dividend yet. It usually pays in March, June, September and December. The last one went ex-dividend on Sep 8, 2026.
What is Western Digital's dividend yield?
0.18% as of Oct 19, 2026: $0.60 a year in dividends divided by the $332.00 share price. The yield moves every day with the share price.
How much dividend would 100 shares of WDC pay?
About $60.00 a year before tax, paid every quarter in installments of about $15.00, at Western Digital's current dividend rate.
Has Western Digital ever cut its dividend?
Yes. SmarterDividends' records show a cut in Western Digital's annual dividend, most recently in 2025.
How long has Western Digital paid dividends?
Since at least 2012, the start of Western Digital's payment record at SmarterDividends, which holds 37 payments.
When do I need to buy WDC to get the dividend?
Before the ex-dividend date. Under the U.S. T+1 settlement cycle you must buy by the close on the last trading day before the ex-dividend date. Buying on the ex-dividend date or later means the seller gets that dividend.
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