WESTERN DIGITAL CORPORATION (WDC) — financial distillation
Annual history (10-K)
Quarterly history (10-Q)
Two headline lines are shown to start. Click any item in a legend to add or remove it — every figure on the chart is one the table below also carries, for the period it names.
In brief, from the full filed history
- Revenue grew from $8.07B (period ending 2008-06-27) to $12.92B (period ending 2026-07-03) — a 2.6% annual pace across 18 year(s) of filed history.
- Net margin expanded from 10.7% to 72.9% over that same span.
- Across 54 tracked quarters, the strongest was $5.34B (quarter ending 2017-12-29) and the weakest was $1.59B (quarter ending 2009-03-27).
Annual — most recent 10-K
| Line | Value | Period ends | Form | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $12.92B | 2026-07-03 | 10-K | 0001628280-26-057139 |
| Gross profit | $6.31B | 2026-07-03 | 10-K | 0001628280-26-057139 |
| Operating income | $4.45B | 2026-07-03 | 10-K | 0001628280-26-057139 |
| Net income | $9.42B | 2026-07-03 | 10-K | 0001628280-26-057139 |
| Diluted EPS | $24.28 | 2026-07-03 | 10-K | 0001628280-26-057139 |
| Total assets | $13.86B | 2026-07-03 | 10-K | 0001628280-26-057139 |
| Total liabilities | $5.00B | 2026-07-03 | 10-K | 0001628280-26-057139 |
| Cash & equivalents | $1.58B | 2026-07-03 | 10-K | 0001628280-26-057139 |
| Operating cash flow | $3.93B | 2026-07-03 | 10-K | 0001628280-26-057139 |
Quarterly — most recent 10-Q
| Line | Value | Period ends | Form | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.34B | 2026-04-03 | 10-Q | 0001628280-26-029054 |
| Gross profit | $1.68B | 2026-04-03 | 10-Q | 0001628280-26-029054 |
| Operating income | $1.19B | 2026-04-03 | 10-Q | 0001628280-26-029054 |
| Net income | $3.21B | 2026-04-03 | 10-Q | 0001628280-26-029054 |
| Diluted EPS | $8.20 | 2026-04-03 | 10-Q | 0001628280-26-029054 |
| Total assets | $15.04B | 2026-04-03 | 10-Q | 0001628280-26-029054 |
| Total liabilities | $5.37B | 2026-04-03 | 10-Q | 0001628280-26-029054 |
| Cash & equivalents | $2.05B | 2026-04-03 | 10-Q | 0001628280-26-029054 |
| Operating cash flow | $672.0M | 2025-10-03 | 10-Q | 0001628280-25-047613 |
Reading
The figures above are taken directly from filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The reading below was generated by a local language model from only those figures; it introduces no numbers of its own. It is not investment advice.
Western Digital Corporation’s business scale is substantial, with a revenue of $12.92 billion in the most recent annual period, reflecting a steady growth trajectory over 18 years. The company’s revenue grew at an average annual pace of 2.6%, demonstrating consistent expansion despite periodic fluctuations. Notably, net income has experienced significant volatility, ranging from a loss of $754 million in 2019 to a record high of $9.42 billion in 2026.
The company’s mix has evolved over time, with revenue peaking at $15.35 billion in 2013 and subsequently fluctuating around the $10-15 billion range until a notable surge to $19.09 billion in 2017. This period marked a shift towards higher profitability, with net margins expanding from 10.7% to an impressive 72.9%. However, the company has faced challenges, as evidenced by substantial net losses in 2019, 2023, and 2024.
In examining the multi-year trend, investors should focus on Western Digital’s ability to navigate market volatility and maintain growth despite periodic setbacks. The next filing will likely reveal whether the company can sustain its recent profitability surge or if it faces new challenges. Key areas to monitor include revenue consistency, net income stability, and the balance between operating expenses and income.
Source: SEC EDGAR company facts for CIK 0000106040 · filings index