Western Digital Corporation develops, manufactures, and sells data storage devices and solutions in the United States, China, Hong Kong, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, rest of Asia, and internationally. It offers client devices, including hard disk drives (HDDs) and solid state drives (SSDs) for computing devices, such as desktop and notebook personal computers (PCs), smart video systems, gaming consoles, and set top boxes; flash-based embedded storage products for mobile phones, tablets, notebook PCs, and other portable and wearable devices, as well as automotive, Internet of Things, industrial, and connected home applications; and flash-based memory wafers. The company also provides data center devices and solutions comprising enterprise helium hard drives; enterprise SSDs consisting of flash-based SSDs and software solutions for use in enterprise servers, online transactions, data analysis, and other enterprise applications; data center solutions for data storage systems and tiered storage models; and data storage platforms. In addition, it offers client solutions, such as external HDD storage products in mobile and desktop form; client portable SSDs; removable cards that are used in consumer devices comprising mobile phones, tablets, imaging systems, and cameras and smart video systems; universal serial bus flash drives for use in the computing and consumer markets; and wireless drive products used in-field back up of created content, as well as wireless streaming of high-definition movies, photos, music, and documents to tablets, smartphones, and PCs. The company sells its products under the G-Technology, SanDisk, and WD brands to original equipment manufacturers, distributors, dealers, resellers, and retailers. Western Digital Corporation was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
Western Digital Dividend Announcement
• Western Digital announced a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2020-04-17. Ex dividend date: 2020-04-02
• Western Digital's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is -%
Western Digital Dividend History
Ex-Div date | Dividend amount | Dividend type | Pay date |
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2020-04-02 | $0.50 | quarterly | 2020-04-17 |
2020-01-02 | $0.50 | quarterly | 2020-01-21 |
2019-10-03 | $0.50 | quarterly | 2019-10-22 |
2019-06-27 | $0.50 | quarterly | 2019-07-15 |
2019-03-28 | $0.50 | quarterly | 2019-04-15 |
2018-12-27 | $0.50 | quarterly | 2019-01-14 |
2018-09-27 | $0.50 | quarterly | 2018-10-15 |
2018-06-28 | $0.50 | quarterly | 2018-07-16 |
2018-03-28 | $0.50 | quarterly | 2018-04-16 |
2017-12-28 | $0.50 | quarterly | 2018-01-16 |
2017-09-28 | $0.50 | quarterly | 2017-10-16 |
2017-06-28 | $0.50 | quarterly | 2017-07-17 |
2017-03-29 | $0.50 | quarterly | 2017-04-17 |
2016-12-28 | $0.50 | quarterly | 2017-01-17 |
2016-09-28 | $0.50 | quarterly | 2016-10-17 |
2016-06-29 | $0.50 | quarterly | 2016-07-15 |
2016-03-30 | $0.50 | quarterly | 2016-04-15 |
2015-12-29 | $0.50 | quarterly | 2016-01-15 |
2015-09-30 | $0.50 | quarterly | 2015-10-15 |
2015-06-30 | $0.50 | quarterly | 2015-07-15 |
2015-03-31 | $0.50 | quarterly | 2015-04-16 |
2015-01-30 | $0.40 | quarterly | |
2014-12-30 | $0.40 | quarterly | 2015-01-15 |
2014-10-01 | $0.40 | quarterly | 2014-10-15 |
2014-06-25 | $0.40 | quarterly | 2014-07-15 |
2014-03-26 | $0.30 | quarterly | 2014-04-15 |
2013-12-24 | $0.30 | quarterly | 2014-01-15 |
2013-09-26 | $0.25 | quarterly | 2013-10-15 |
2013-06-26 | $0.25 | quarterly | 2013-07-15 |
2013-03-26 | $0.25 | quarterly | 2013-04-15 |
2012-12-12 | $0.25 | quarterly | 2012-12-26 |
2012-09-26 | $0.25 | quarterly | 2012-10-15 |
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1. Determination of Dividend: Western Digital's board of directors reviews the company's financial performance, cash flow, future investment needs, and other relevant factors to determine the amount and timing of dividend payments.
2. Dividend Declaration: Once the board approves a dividend, Western Digital publicly announces the dividend amount, currency, and the ex-dividend date. The ex-dividend date is the date on or after which the buyer of the stock will not be eligible to receive the upcoming dividend payment.
3. Record Date: The record date is the date on which the company checks its records to identify shareholders who are eligible to receive the dividend. Only shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
4. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, Western Digital distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The dividend is usually paid in the form of cash directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or through other designated payment methods.
5. Tax Implications: Dividends received from Western Digital are generally taxable as income. Shareholders may need to report dividend income on their tax returns and pay applicable taxes according to their jurisdiction's tax regulations.
1. Record Date: Western Digital sets a record date, which is the date on which the company checks its records to determine the eligible shareholders. Only those who are shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
2. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, Western Digital distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The payment is usually made electronically, directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or bank account.
3. Currency: Western Digital declares the currency in which the dividend will be paid. Depending on the shareholder's location and the currency election made by the shareholder, the dividend will be converted to the appropriate currency during the payment process.
To assess the safety of Western Digital's dividend, it is crucial to analyze the company's financial health, debt levels, cash flow generation, and ability to sustain dividend payments over the long term. Additionally, monitoring the company's future earnings, cash flow projections, and management's commitment to dividend policies can provide valuable insights.
It is recommended to review Western Digital's financial reports, official announcements, and consult with financial advisors or experts who have access to the most current and comprehensive information about the company's financial situation.