Western Digital Corporation (WDC) Earnings History
Profitable36 years of earnings data (1990–2025) · Positive TTM net income
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Western Digital Corporation (WDC) Earnings Overview
As of June 21, 2026, Western Digital Corporation (WDC) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $6.49B, reflecting +296.2% year-over-year growth. The company earned $17.25 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 19.5%.
Looking at the long-term picture, WDC's historical earnings data spans multiple years. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $1.86B in fiscal 2025, representing a new all-time high.
Western Digital Corporation maintains industry-leading profitability with a gross margin of 38.8%, operating margin of 24.5%, and net margin of 19.5%. This margin structure demonstrates strong pricing power and operational efficiency. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including STX ($2.38B net income, 16.1% margin), MU ($24.11B net income, 22.8% margin), SNDK ($4.64B net income, -22.3% margin), WDC has outperformed on profitability metrics. Compare WDC vs STX →
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WDC Historical Earnings Data (1990–2025)
36 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.86B | +333.2% | $2.33B | $5.12 | 19.5% | 24.5% |
| 2024 | -$798M | +52.6% | -$403M | $-2.61 | -12.6% | -6.4% |
| 2023 | -$1.68B | -208.9% | -$548M | $-5.37 | -26.9% | -8.8% |
| 2022 | $1.55B | +88.3% | $2.39B | $4.75 | 8.2% | 12.7% |
| 2021 | $821M | +428.4% | $1.22B | $2.66 | 4.9% | 7.2% |
| 2020 | -$250M | +66.8% | $335M | $-0.84 | -1.5% | 2.0% |
| 2019 | -$754M | -211.7% | $87M | $-2.58 | -4.6% | 0.5% |
| 2018 | $675M | +70.0% | $3.62B | $2.20 | 3.3% | 17.5% |
| 2017 | $397M | +64.0% | $1.95B | $1.34 | 2.1% | 10.2% |
| 2016 | $242M | -83.5% | $466M | $1.00 | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2015 | $1.47B | -9.4% | $1.61B | $6.18 | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2014 | $1.62B | +65.0% | $1.79B | $6.68 | 10.7% | 11.8% |
| 2013 | $980M | -39.2% | $1.27B | $3.98 | 6.4% | 8.2% |
| 2012 | $1.61B | +122.0% | $1.77B | $6.58 | 12.9% | 14.2% |
| 2011 | $726M | -47.5% | $781M | $3.09 | 7.6% | 8.2% |
| 2010 | $1.38B | +194.0% | $1.52B | $5.93 | 14.0% | 15.5% |
| 2009 | $470M | -45.8% | $519M | $2.08 | 6.3% | 7.0% |
| 2008 | $867M | +53.7% | $1.01B | $3.84 | 10.7% | 12.5% |
| 2007 | $564M | +42.8% | $415M | $2.50 | 10.3% | 7.6% |
| 2006 | $395M | +101.5% | $366M | $1.76 | 9.1% | 8.4% |
| 2005 | $196M | +30.8% | $195M | $0.90 | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| 2004 | $150M | -17.7% | $154M | $0.69 | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| 2003 | $182M | +178.3% | $187M | $0.87 | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| 2002 | $65M | +166.2% | $51M | $0.34 | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| 2001 | -$99M | +47.4% | -$21M | $-0.31 | -5.1% | -1.1% |
| 2000 | -$188M | +61.8% | -$354M | $-2.69 | -9.6% | -18.1% |
| 1999 | -$493M | -69.8% | -$416M | $-5.51 | -17.8% | -15.0% |
| 1998 | -$290M | -208.4% | -$296M | $-3.32 | -8.2% | -8.4% |
| 1997 | $268M | +176.2% | $302M | $2.86 | 6.4% | 7.2% |
| 1996 | $97M | -21.4% | $77M | $1.01 | 3.4% | 2.7% |
| 1995 | $123M | +68.7% | $133M | $1.24 | 5.8% | 6.2% |
| 1994 | $73M | +391.2% | $92M | $0.85 | 4.7% | 6.0% |
| 1993 | -$25M | +65.6% | -$10M | $-0.40 | -2.0% | -0.8% |
| 1992 | -$73M | +45.7% | -$67M | $-1.25 | -7.8% | -7.1% |
| 1991 | -$134M | -654.5% | -$36M | $-2.30 | -13.6% | -3.7% |
| 1990 | $24M | - | $40M | $0.41 | 2.3% | 3.7% |
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WDC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying WDC stock.
What is WDC earnings per share (EPS)?
WDC trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $17.25, reflecting +296.2% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is N/A. Complete EPS history from 1990 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is Western Digital Corporation's net income?
Western Digital Corporation (WDC) trailing twelve-month net income is $6.5B as of 2025. Earnings grew +296.2% year-over-year.
Is WDC profitable?
Yes, WDC is profitable with a TTM net income of $6.5B and a net profit margin of +19.5%.
What is WDC's earnings growth rate?
WDC compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: N/A, 3-Year: +2.5%, 5-Year: N/A, 10-Year: -1.9%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1990 to 2025.
What are WDC's profit margins?
Western Digital Corporation net profit margin is +19.5%, operating margin is +24.5%, and gross margin is +38.8%. Above-average net margins reflect strong pricing power and competitive moat. Return on Equity is +23.1%.
Is WDC growing earnings?
Yes, WDC earnings are accelerating — EPS growth of +296.2% exceeds the 5-year CAGR of N/A. TTM net income reached $6.5B. Earnings momentum is strengthening.
What was WDC's best earnings year?
Western Digital Corporation's highest annual net income on record is $1.9B, achieved in fiscal year 2025. Earnings history on this page spans 1990 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were WDC's earnings last quarter?
WDC's most recent reported quarter was Q3 2026. Net income was $3.2B with diluted EPS of $8.52. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.