Western Digital (WDC) Dividend Yield & History
Yield is based on dividends paid in the past 12 months. 2026 isn't counted in streaks until the year ends.
Dividends are a very small part of owning a WDC share. The past year at Western Digital Corporation came to $0.55 a share, a 0.19% yield at $289.20.
Western Digital raised its yearly dividend in 0 of the last 5 years.
Western Digital raised its quarterly dividend from $0.12 to $0.15 on 5 June 2026, up 20%.
In the past year, 2% of Western Digital earnings was paid as a dividend.
The Western Digital dividend is quarterly.
Western Digital next goes ex-dividend on 4 December 2026. Cash is due on 17 December 2026.
-15.5% a year is the five-year dividend growth rate at Western Digital.
Our records cover 38 payments from 2012 to 2026.
At today's yield, $10,000 invested would receive about $19 a year in dividends before tax, if payments stay the same. Dividends can be cut.
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Questions
When did WDC last raise the dividend?
Dated 5 June 2026, the new amount is $0.15 against $0.12.
How often does WDC pay a dividend?
The past year included 4 Western Digital dividends.
How many years has WDC raised the dividend?
In 0 of the last 5 years. 2025 totalled $0.33 a share.
What is the WDC dividend yield?
The dividend yield at Western Digital is 0.19%.
How long after the WDC ex-dividend date is the cash paid?
13 days.