WDC · 8-K · 20260805PR053305
Capital Return Program
WESTERN DIGITAL CORP · 2026-08-05 · Importance 69 · Surprise 64 · In source text
WD repurchased $672 million of common stock in Q4FY26 and $2,592 million during fiscal 2026, compared with $149 million in fiscal 2025. The company paid $54 million of dividends in Q4FY26 and $184 million for fiscal 2026. The board declared a $0.15-per-share cash dividend payable September 17, 2026, to shareholders of record September 8, 2026.
Key facts
- Repurchases of common stock in Q4FY26: $672 million and for fiscal year 2026: $2,592 million source
- WD’s Board declared a cash dividend of $0.15 per share payable on September 17, 2026 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 8, 2026 source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cash | negative | realized | — | Repurchases of common stock in Q4FY26: $672 million and for fiscal year 2026: $2,592 million |
| liability | negative | committed | — | WD’s Board declared a cash dividend of $0.15 per share payable on September 17, 2026 to stockholders of record as of the close of business… |