Western Digital (WDC) Share-based Compensation (2009 - 2026)
Western Digital's (WDC) quarterly Share-based Compensation came in at $45.0 million in Q3 2026, little changed year-over-year from $45.0 million in Q3 2025, and down 15.09% quarter-over-quarter from $53.0 million in Q2 2026.
Analysis
Western Digital (WDC) Share-based Compensation (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Western Digital has disclosed Share-based Compensation across 18 years of filings, most recently posting $45.0 million for Q3 2026.
- In Q3 2026, Share-based Compensation changed 0.0% year-over-year to $45.0 million; the TTM figure through Jul 2026 stood at $204.0 million (down 14.29% YoY), while the FY2026 annual figure was $204.0 million, down 23.02% from the prior year.
- Share-based Compensation came in at $45.0 million for Q3 2026 at Western Digital, down from $53.0 million in the prior quarter.
- In the past five years, Share-based Compensation ranged from a high of $86.0 million in Q3 2022 to a low of -$13.0 million in Q2 2022.
- Average Share-based Compensation over 5 years is $42.3 million, with a median of $53.0 million recorded in 2025.
- Year-over-year, Share-based Compensation soared 669.23% in 2024 and sank 36.9% in 2025.
- Over 5 years, Share-based Compensation stood at -$12.0 million in 2022, then dropped by 8.33% to -$13.0 million in 2023, then soared by 669.23% to $74.0 million in 2024, then declined by 28.38% to $53.0 million in 2025, then decreased by 15.09% to $45.0 million in 2026.
- Per Business Quant data, the three most recent Share-based Compensation figures were $45.0 million in Q3 2026, $53.0 million in Q2 2026, and $53.0 million in Q1 2026.
Peer Set
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | Share-based Compensation (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dell Technologies | 362.97 Bn | 351.40 Bn | 9.83 Bn | 18.00 Mn |
| 2 | Arista Networks | 251.55 Bn | 238.20 Bn | 1.91 Bn | 120.40 Mn |
| 3 | Sandisk | 238.47 Bn | 233.71 Bn | 7.58 Bn | 465.00 Mn |
| 4 | Seagate Technology Holdings | 188.28 Bn | 186.57 Bn | 1.90 Bn | 54.00 Mn |
| 5 | Western Digital | 161.43 Bn | 159.85 Bn | 2.03 Bn | 45.00 Mn |
| 6 | Hewlett Packard Enterprise | 82.45 Bn | 76.23 Bn | 4.93 Bn | 165.00 Mn |
| 7 | NetApp | 39.14 Bn | 35.57 Bn | 1.42 Bn | 114.00 Mn |
| 8 | Everpure | 32.71 Bn | 31.71 Bn | 811.39 Mn | 159.82 Mn |
| 9 | Super Micro Computer | 26.34 Bn | 18.82 Bn | 1.94 Bn | 106.56 Mn |
| 10 | Penguin Solutions | 2.62 Bn | 2.38 Bn | 133.21 Mn | 10.00 Mn |
Historic Data
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Historic Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2026 | 45.00 Mn |
| Apr 3, 2026 | 53.00 Mn |
| Jan 2, 2026 | 53.00 Mn |
| Oct 3, 2025 | 53.00 Mn |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 45.00 Mn |
| Mar 28, 2025 | 35.00 Mn |
| Dec 27, 2024 | 74.00 Mn |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 84.00 Mn |
| Jun 28, 2024 | 69.00 Mn |
| Mar 29, 2024 | -11.00 Mn |
| Dec 29, 2023 | -13.00 Mn |
| Sep 29, 2023 | 77.00 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 72.00 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2023 | -12.00 Mn |
| Dec 30, 2022 | -12.00 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2022 | 86.00 Mn |
| Jul 1, 2022 | 77.00 Mn |
| Apr 1, 2022 | -13.00 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2021 | -14.00 Mn |
| Oct 1, 2021 | 76.00 Mn |