Form 8-K · Current Report · Filed 2026-08-05
Western Digital Reports Strong Fiscal 2026 Results and Outlook
Western Digital Corporation reported robust financial results for the fiscal year 2026, with a 36% increase in revenue to $12.92 billion, GAAP gross margin of 48.9%, and GAAP diluted EPS of $24.28.
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- Western Digital Corporation WDC · NASDAQ
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- 0001628280-26-053305
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- 0000106040
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- High impactTechnology
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- Official filing on sec.gov ↗
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The company also announced a cash dividend of $0.15 per share and provided a positive outlook for the fiscal first quarter of 2027, expecting revenue to grow by 42% to 49% year-over-year. The strong performance was driven by scaling innovation and operational excellence across the global organization.
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About Western Digital Corporation
Western Digital Corporation is a global leader in data storage solutions, specializing in designing, manufacturing, and marketing high-performance hard drives and solid-state drives for a variety of applications. As one of the key players in the data storage industry, Western Digital's primary function is to provide reliable and innovative storage products that serve consumer, business, and enterprise needs. Its product portfolio encompasses solutions for desktop and notebook computers, data centers, and the embedded and removable storage market through brands like WD and SanDisk. Western Digital plays a crucial role in sectors such as cloud computing, data infrastructure, and mobile device manufacturing, catering to the ever-growing demand for efficient data storage and management technologies. The company's commitment to research and development has positioned it at the forefront of technological advancements, helping to drive the innovations required to manage the digital information explosion effectively. Founded in 1970 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Western Digital continues to influence industry standards, making significant contributions to the infrastructure that powers today's digital world.
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