Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) surges on Q3 revenue, profit and debt cuts
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Filing Sentiment
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Western Digital delivered significantly stronger results, powered by its HDD-focused strategy and Sandisk monetization activities. Quarterly revenue reached $3.34 billion, up from $2.29 billion, while nine‑month revenue rose to $9.17 billion from $6.92 billion as exabytes sold and pricing both improved.
Gross margin expanded to 50.2% in the quarter, reflecting higher volumes and a lower cost structure on newer drives. Net income from continuing operations was $3.21 billion for the quarter and $6.23 billion year‑to‑date, heavily influenced by a $2.73 billion quarterly gain on its retained Sandisk stake and a $545 million cost tied to a debt‑for‑equity exchange.
The company used Sandisk shares to retire term loans and senior notes, cutting total debt from $4.75 billion to $1.60 billion. It also repurchased $1.92 billion of common stock, converted all preferred shares into common equity, generated $2.54 billion in operating cash flow over nine months, and initiated growing cash dividends while maintaining a sizable share repurchase authorization.
Positive
- Revenue and margin inflection: Quarterly revenue grew 45% year over year to $3.34 billion and gross margin expanded to 50.2%, reflecting higher exabytes sold, stronger pricing and lower costs on newer HDD products.
- Major balance sheet de‑risking: Total debt fell from $4.75 billion to $1.60 billion via Sandisk‑funded redemptions and exchanges, sharply reducing interest expense and leaving primarily a single 3.00% 2028 convertible note outstanding.
- Strong cash generation and shareholder returns: Operating cash flow reached $2.54 billion over nine months, supporting $1.92 billion of share repurchases, ongoing common dividends, and full conversion of preferred stock into common equity.
Negative
- None.
Insights
Western Digital shows sharp HDD upcycle, deleveraging and capital returns.
Western Digital posted nine‑month revenue of $9.17 billion, up 33%, with quarterly gross margin at 50.2%. Demand for cloud HDDs drove exabytes sold higher and supported better pricing, lifting operating income to $2.89 billion year‑to‑date.
Results also reflect one‑time items: a $4.45 billion gain on its retained Sandisk interest and $545 million in costs from a debt‑for‑equity exchange. Even excluding these, lower interest expense and higher operating margins point to a structurally stronger earnings profile for the HDD business.
The company reduced total debt from $4.75 billion to $1.60 billion, while funding $1.92 billion of buybacks and $120 million in common dividends from cash flow. Investors will look to future quarters ending on July 3 2026 and beyond for confirmation that current pricing, exabyte growth and margin levels are sustainable.
Debt cut and Sandisk exchanges materially improve Western Digital’s balance sheet.
Western Digital used Sandisk shares and a bridge facility to fully redeem senior notes and retire its Term Loan A‑3, shrinking total debt to $1.60 billion. Only the $1.60 billion 3.00% notes due 2028 remain, now classified as current due to conversion features.
The debt‑for‑equity exchange created a reported $545 million cost but eliminated higher‑coupon obligations and reduced interest expense to $151 million over nine months from $283 million a year earlier. Liquidity remains solid with $2.05 billion of cash and a $1.25 billion undrawn revolver.
Future credit quality will depend on maintaining strong operating cash flow—$2.54 billion year‑to‑date—while continuing to balance share repurchases, dividends, and potential further monetization of the remaining 1.7 million Sandisk shares expected to be exchanged by the end of 2026.
Key Figures
Quarterly revenue: $3.34B
Nine-month revenue: $9.17B
Net income from continuing ops (quarter): $3.21B
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Quarterly revenue
$3.34B
Three months ended April 3, 2026; up from $2.29B
Nine-month revenue
$9.17B
Nine months ended April 3, 2026; up from $6.92B
Net income from continuing ops (quarter)
$3.21B
Three months ended April 3, 2026; versus $772M prior year
Gain on retained Sandisk interest
$2.73B
Three months ended April 3, 2026; $4.45B for nine months
Costs for debt-for-equity exchange
$545M
Recognized in interest and other income (expense), quarter
Operating cash flow
$2.54B
Net cash provided by operating activities, nine months
Total debt outstanding
$1.60B
April 3, 2026; down from $4.75B at June 27, 2025
Share repurchases
$1.92B
Cash used to repurchase common stock, nine months ended April 3, 2026
Key Terms
debt-for-equity exchange, Global Minimum Tax, Convertible Preferred Stock, capped call transactions, +1 more
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debt-for-equity exchange financial
"Costs in connection with debt-for-equity exchange | ( 545 ) | — | ( 545 ) | —"
A debt-for-equity exchange is when a company offers its creditors shares in the business instead of repaying money they are owed, effectively converting loans into ownership stakes. For investors this matters because it can strengthen the company’s balance sheet by reducing debt, but it also dilutes existing shareholders and can change control and future profit potential—like a lender turning a loan into a slice of the company’s pie.
Global Minimum Tax financial
"also known as Global Minimum Tax (“GMT”). For 2026, the Company is subject to GMT in Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines."
Convertible Preferred Stock financial
"Convertible Preferred Stock | Common Stock | Treasury Stock | Additional Paid-In Capital"
Convertible preferred stock is a special class of company shares that pays priority, usually fixed, payments to holders and can be exchanged later for a set number of common shares. It matters to investors because it combines steady income and added protection with the chance to share in a company’s upside; think of it as a hybrid between a bond that pays regularly and an option to convert into growth-oriented stock, where the conversion rules influence both potential gains and how much common shareholders’ ownership may be reduced.
capped call transactions financial
"the Company also entered into privately negotiated capped call transactions with certain counterparties (the “Capped Calls”)."
Capped call transactions are agreements where investors buy options that give them the chance to benefit if a stock's price goes up, but with a limit on how much they can gain. This helps protect them from paying too much if the stock's price rises a lot, similar to having a maximum limit on a reward. They matter because they help investors manage risk while still allowing some upside potential.
exabytes sold financial
"driven by a 34% increase in exabytes sold and a 9% increase in average selling price per exabyte"
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
| QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 | |||||
For the quarterly period ended April 3, 2026
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| TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 | |||||
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As of the close of business on April 23, 2026, 344,682,131 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, were outstanding.
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| PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION | ||||||||
| Item 1. | Financial Statements (unaudited) | |||||||
| Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets — As of April 3, 2026 and June 27, 2025 | 6 | |||||||
| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations — Three and Nine Months Ended April 3, 2026 and March 28, 2025 | 7 | |||||||
| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income — Three and Nine Months Ended April 3, 2026 and March 28, 2025 | 8 | |||||||
| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows — Nine Months Ended April 3, 2026 and March 28, 2025 | 9 | |||||||
| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Convertible Preferred Stock and Shareholders’ Equity — Nine Months Ended April 3, 2026 and March 28, 2025 | 10 | |||||||
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | 12 | |||||||
| Item 2. | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 37 | ||||||
| Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | 50 | ||||||
| Item 4. | Controls and Procedures | 50 | ||||||
| PART II. OTHER INFORMATION | ||||||||
| Item 1. | Legal Proceedings | 51 | ||||||
| Item 1A. | Risk Factors | 51 | ||||||
| Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 51 | ||||||
| Item 5. | Other Information | 51 | ||||||
| Item 6. | Exhibits | 52 | ||||||
Unless otherwise indicated, references herein to specific years and quarters are to our fiscal years and fiscal quarters, and references to financial information are on a consolidated basis. As used herein, the terms “we,” “us,” “our,” the “Company,” “WD,” and “Western Digital” refer to Western Digital Corporation and its subsidiaries, unless we state, or the context indicates, otherwise.
WD, a Delaware corporation, is the parent company of our data storage business. Our principal executive offices are located at 5601 Great Oaks Parkway, San Jose, California 95119. Our telephone number is (408) 717-6000.
Western Digital, the Western Digital logo and WD are registered trademarks or trademarks of Western Digital or its affiliates in the United States (“U.S.”) and other countries. All other trademarks, registered trademarks and service marks, indicated or otherwise, are the property of their respective owners.
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This document contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Any statements that do not relate to historical or current facts or matters are forward-looking statements. You can identify some of the forward-looking statements by the use of forward-looking words, such as “may,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “project,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “estimate,” “continue,” “potential,” “plan,” “forecast,” and the like, or the use of future tense. Statements concerning current conditions may also be forward-looking if they imply a continuation of current conditions. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning: our expectations regarding our retained ownership interest in Sandisk Corporation (“Sandisk”) following the completed separation of our hard disk drive (“HDD”) and our former flash-based products (“Flash”) business units (the “Separation”); the impact of the global macroeconomic environment; expectations regarding demand trends and market conditions for our products; expectations regarding our tax resolutions, effective tax rate and unrecognized tax benefits; expectations regarding the merits of our positions and plans with respect to certain litigation matters; statements regarding our quarterly dividend program; and our beliefs regarding our capital allocation plans and the sufficiency of our available liquidity to meet our working capital, debt and capital expenditure needs.
These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations, represent the most current information available to us as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results or performance to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to:
•adverse global or regional economic and social conditions;
•changes in U.S. trade policy and the impact of tariffs or trade restrictions, and our responsive actions thereto;
•dependence on a limited number of suppliers or disruptions in our supply chain;
•risks related to the completed Separation of Sandisk, our former Flash business, into an independent public company;
•the impact of business and market conditions;
•damage or disruption to our operations or to those of our suppliers;
•hiring and retention of key employees;
•compromise, damage or interruption from cybersecurity incidents or other data or system security risks;
•product defects;
•our reliance on strategic relationships with key partners;
•the competitive environment, including actions by our competitors and the impact of competitive products and pricing;
•our development and introduction of products based on new technologies and expansion into new data storage markets;
•risks associated with cost saving initiatives, restructurings, acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, joint ventures and our strategic relationships;
•changes to our relationships with key customers;
•our ability to respond to market and other changes in our distribution channel and retail market;
•our level of debt and other financial obligations;
•changes in tax laws or unanticipated tax liabilities;
•fluctuations in currency exchange rates in connection with our international operations;
•risks associated with compliance with changing legal and regulatory requirements and the outcome of legal proceedings;
•any decisions to reduce or discontinue paying cash dividends;
•risks associated with our goals relating to sustainability matters, including our ability to meet our greenhouse gas emissions reduction and other sustainability goals;
•our reliance on intellectual property and other proprietary information; and
•the other risks and uncertainties disclosed in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 27, 2025 (our “2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K”), as amended, supplemented or superseded in our other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including under “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of our subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.
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You are urged to carefully review the disclosures we make concerning these risks and review the additional disclosures we make concerning material risks and other factors that may affect the outcome of our forward-looking statements and our business and operating results, including those made in Part I, Item 1A of our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K and any of those made in our other reports filed with the SEC, including under “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of subsequent Annual Reports on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q that may from time to time amend, supplement or supersede the risks and uncertainties disclosed in our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which speak only as of the date of this document. We do not intend, and undertake no obligation, to update or revise these forward-looking statements to reflect new information or events after the date of this document or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements (unaudited)
WESTERN DIGITAL CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in millions)
(Unaudited)
| April 3, 2026 | June 27, 2025 | ||||||||||
| ASSETS | |||||||||||
| Current assets: | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | |||||||||||
| Inventories | |||||||||||
Retained interest in Sandisk | |||||||||||
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| Other non-current assets | |||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | $ | |||||||||
| LIABILITIES, CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||||||||||
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| Accounts payable | $ | $ | |||||||||
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Commitments and contingencies (Notes 8 and 14) | |||||||||||
Convertible preferred stock | |||||||||||
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Common stock | |||||||||||
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Accumulated other comprehensive income | |||||||||||
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Treasury stock | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Total shareholders’ equity | |||||||||||
| Total liabilities, convertible preferred stock and shareholders’ equity | $ | $ | |||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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WESTERN DIGITAL CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in millions, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| April 3, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | April 3, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Business realignment charges | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Interest and other income (expense): | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest income | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
Gain (loss) on retained interest in Sandisk | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
Costs in connection with debt-for-equity exchange | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Other income (expense), net | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Total interest and other income (expense), net | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Income before taxes | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Income tax expense (benefit) | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net income from continuing operations | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) per common share: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Continuing operations | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
Discontinued operations | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Discontinued operations | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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WESTERN DIGITAL CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(in millions)
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| April 3, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | April 3, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net income | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivative contracts | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Total other comprehensive income (loss), before tax | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax benefit (expense) related to items of other comprehensive income (loss), before tax | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive income | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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WESTERN DIGITAL CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in millions)
(Unaudited)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
| Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||
| April 3, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | ||||||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities | |||||||||||
| Net income | $ | $ | |||||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operations: | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | |||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | |||||||||||
| Deferred income taxes | ( | ||||||||||
Gain on business divestiture | ( | ||||||||||
(Gain) loss on retained interest in Sandisk | ( | ||||||||||
Costs in connection with debt-for-equity exchange | |||||||||||
| Other non-cash operating activities, net | |||||||||||
| Changes in: | |||||||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | ( | ||||||||||
| Inventories | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Accounts payable | |||||||||||
| Accrued expenses | ( | ||||||||||
| Accrued compensation | ( | ||||||||||
| Income taxes payable | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Other assets and liabilities, net | ( | ||||||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | |||||||||||
| Cash flows from investing activities | |||||||||||
| Purchases of property, plant and equipment | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment | |||||||||||
Net proceeds from business divestiture | |||||||||||
| Notes receivable issuances to Flash Ventures | ( | ||||||||||
| Notes receivable proceeds from Flash Ventures | |||||||||||
Distribution from Flash Ventures | |||||||||||
| Strategic investments and other, net | ( | ||||||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | ( | ||||||||||
| Cash flows from financing activities | |||||||||||
| Issuance of stock under employee stock plans | |||||||||||
| Taxes paid on vested stock awards under employee stock plans | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Repurchases of common stock | ( | ||||||||||
Dividends paid to common shareholders | ( | ||||||||||
Dividends paid to preferred shareholders | ( | ||||||||||
| Repayments of debt | ( | ( | |||||||||
Proceeds from debt | |||||||||||
| Debt issuance costs | ( | ||||||||||
Cash transferred to Sandisk related to Separation | ( | ||||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | ( | ||||||||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | ( | ||||||||||
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | ( | ||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | |||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | |||||||||||
| Cash paid for income taxes | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Cash paid for interest | $ | $ | |||||||||
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WESTERN DIGITAL CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(in millions)
(Unaudited)
| Convertible Preferred Stock | Common Stock | Treasury Stock | Additional Paid-In Capital | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Retained Earnings | Total Shareholders’ Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at June 27, 2025 | $ | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Employee stock plans | — | — | — | — | ( | — | — | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Repurchases of common stock | — | — | — | — | ( | ( | — | — | — | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock dividends | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preferred stock dividends | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net unrealized loss on derivative contracts, net of taxes | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ( | — | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at October 3, 2025 | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Employee stock plans | — | — | — | — | ( | — | — | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Repurchases of common stock | — | — | — | — | ( | ( | — | — | — | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock dividends | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preferred stock dividends | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net unrealized gain on derivative contracts, net of taxes | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at January 2, 2026 | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Conversion of convertible preferred stock | ( | ( | — | — | ( | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Employee stock plans | — | — | — | — | ( | — | — | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Repurchases of common stock | — | — | — | — | ( | ( | — | — | — | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock dividends | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net unrealized loss on derivative contracts, net of taxes | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ( | — | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at April 3, 2026 | $ | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(in millions)
(Unaudited)
| Convertible Preferred Stock | Common Stock | Additional Paid-In Capital | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Retained Earnings | Total Shareholders’ Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at June 28, 2024 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Employee stock plans | — | — | — | ( | — | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net unrealized gain on derivative contracts, net of taxes | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at September 27, 2024 | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Employee stock plans | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | — | — | — | — | — | ( | — | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net unrealized loss on derivative contracts, net of taxes | — | — | — | — | — | ( | — | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at December 27, 2024 | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distribution in connection with the Separation | — | — | — | — | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Employee stock plans | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preferred stock dividends | — | — | — | — | — | — | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net unrealized gain on derivative contracts, net of taxes | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at March 28, 2025 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Note 1. Organization and Basis of Presentation
Western Digital Corporation (“Western Digital,” “WD,” or the “Company”) is a leading developer, manufacturer, and provider of data storage devices and solutions based on HDD technologies.
The Company manufactures, markets, and sells data storage devices and solutions globally through its sales personnel, dealers, distributors, retailers, and subsidiaries. Its extensive portfolio of technology and products addresses the following key end markets: “Cloud,” “Client,” and “Consumer.” Cloud is comprised primarily of products for public or private cloud environments and enterprise customers. Through the Client end market, the Company provides its original equipment manufacturer (“OEM”) and channel customers a broad array of high-performance HDD solutions across desktop and notebooks. The Consumer end market provides a wide range of retail and other end-user products, which capitalize on the strength of the Company’s product brand recognition and vast presence around the world.
The accounting policies followed by the Company are set forth in Part II, Item 8, Note 1, Organization and Basis of Presentation, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in the 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary to fairly state the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) have been made. Such adjustments consist of items of a normal, recurring nature. Certain information and disclosures normally included in the Consolidated Financial Statements have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). These Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and the notes thereto included in the 2025 Annual Report on Form 10‑K. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full year.
Information provided herein for the three and nine months ended March 28, 2025 is presented on a continuing operations basis to reflect the impact of the Separation of the Company’s former Flash business as discussed in further detail in Note 4, Discontinued Operations.
Fiscal Year
The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Friday nearest to June 30 and typically consists of 52 weeks. Approximately every five to six years, the Company reports a 53-week fiscal year to align the fiscal year with the foregoing policy. Fiscal year 2026, which will end on July 3, 2026, will be comprised of 53 weeks, with the first quarter consisting of 14 weeks and the remaining quarters consisting of 13 weeks each. Fiscal year 2025, which ended on June 27, 2025, was comprised of 52 weeks, with all quarters presented consisting of 13 weeks. Unless otherwise indicated, references herein to specific years and quarters are to fiscal years and fiscal quarters, and references to financial information are on a consolidated continuing operations basis.
Use of Estimates
Company management has made estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of certain assets and liabilities in conformity with U.S. GAAP. These estimates and assumptions have been applied using methodologies that are consistent throughout the periods presented; however, actual results could differ materially.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Note 2. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
In December 2025, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued accounting standards update (“ASU”) No. 2025-10, “Government Grants (Topic 832): Accounting for Government Grants Received by Business Entities” (“ASU 2025-10”), which establishes guidance on the recognition, measurement, and presentation of government grants. The standard may be adopted using a full retrospective, modified retrospective, or modified prospective transition method. ASU 2025-10 is effective for the year beginning June 30, 2029, and interim periods within that year, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this guidance on its condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
In November 2025, the FASB issued ASU No. 2025-09, “Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Hedge Accounting Improvements” (“ASU 2025-09”), which introduces targeted improvements to better align hedge accounting with entities’ risk management activities. ASU 2025-09 is effective for the year beginning July 3, 2027, and interim periods within that year, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this guidance on its condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU No. 2025-07, “Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815) and Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Derivatives Scope Refinements and Scope Clarification for Share-Based Noncash Consideration from a Customer in a Revenue Contract” (“ASU 2025-07”), which (i) expands the scope exception of Topic 815 to exclude certain contracts with a variable that is based on operations or activities specific to one of the parties to the contract and (ii) clarifies the scope of share-based payments from a customer in a revenue contract. ASU 2025-07 is effective for the year beginning July 3, 2027, and interim periods within that year. Early adoption is permitted and must be applied as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes the interim period. The Company currently does not expect this standard to have a material impact on its condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU No. 2025-06, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other – Internal-Use Software (Topic 350): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software” (“ASU 2025-06”). ASU 2025-06 amends existing references to prescriptive and sequential software development stages to better align with current software development methods, such as agile development. Under the new standard, entities will begin to capitalize eligible software costs when (i) management has authorized and committed to funding the software project, and (ii) it is probable that the project will be completed and the software will be used to perform the function intended. ASU 2025-06 is effective for the year beginning July 1, 2028, and interim periods within that year, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this standard on its condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU No. 2024-03, “Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses,” which is intended to improve disclosures about the expenses of public entities. The new guidance requires more detailed information about the types of expenses in commonly presented expense captions (such as cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses) and requires public entities to disclose, on an annual and interim basis, the amounts of expenses included in each relevant expense caption presented on the face of the income statement, within continuing operations, in a tabular format. Additionally, public entities will be required to disclose a qualitative description of the amounts remaining in relevant expense captions that are not separately disaggregated quantitatively, the total amount of selling expenses and, in annual reporting periods, the definition of selling expenses. This standard is effective on either a prospective or retrospective basis with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently compiling the information required for these disclosures and assessing the basis of adoption and expects to adopt the guidance for annual reporting periods in its annual report for the year ending June 30, 2028.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures” (“ASU 2023-09”). ASU 2023-09 calls for enhanced income tax disclosure requirements surrounding the tabular rate reconciliation and income taxes paid. This standard is effective on either a prospective or retrospective basis. These incremental disclosures will be required beginning with the Company’s financial statements for the year ending July 3, 2026. The Company is currently compiling the information required for these disclosures and expects to provide any required disclosures in its annual report for the year ending July 3, 2026.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Note 3. Disaggregated Revenue, Geographic Information, Concentrations of Risk, and Segment Reporting
The following table summarizes the Company’s disaggregated revenue:
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| April 3, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | April 3, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenue by end market | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cloud | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Client | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Consumer | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Total revenue | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
Revenue by geography(1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Americas | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Asia | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Europe, Middle East and Africa | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Total revenue | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
(1) Net revenue is attributed to geographic regions based on the ship-to location of the customer.
The Company’s top 10 customers accounted for 71 % and 74 %, respectively, of its net revenue for the three and nine months ended April 3, 2026, compared to 73 % and 68 %, respectively, of its net revenue for the three and nine months ended March 28, 2025. For the three months ended April 3, 2026, three customers accounted for 17 %, 15 %, and 11 %, respectively, of the Company’s net revenue, and for the nine months ended April 3, 2026, three customers accounted for 16 %, 15 %, and 13 %, respectively, of the Company’s net revenue. For the three months ended March 28, 2025, three customers accounted for 18 %, 16 %, and 13 %, respectively, of the Company’s net revenue, and for the nine months ended March 28, 2025, two customers accounted for 18 % and 11 %, respectively, of the Company’s net revenue.
As of April 3, 2026 and June 27, 2025, net accounts receivable were $1.89 billion and $1.49 billion, respectively, and reserves for potential credit losses were not material. As of April 3, 2026, two customers accounted for 28 % and 12 %, respectively, of the Company’s net accounts receivable, and as of June 27, 2025, three customers accounted for 20 %, 19 %, and 12 %, respectively, of the Company’s net accounts receivable.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Segment Reporting
The Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Irving Tan, is the Company’s Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”). The CODM manages the business as a provider of data storage devices and solutions based on HDD technology. The CODM evaluates the performance of the Company and makes decisions regarding the allocation of resources based on the Company’s Net income from continuing operations and Total assets. The Company has therefore, determined that it has one reportable segment: HDD.
The following table is a reconciliation of the Company’s measure of segment profit or loss, significant segment expenses and other segment items:
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| April 3, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | April 3, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenue, net | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
Less: Significant expenses and other segment items | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Cost of revenue(1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Research and development(1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative(1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Litigation matter | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
Business realignment charges | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(Gain) loss on retained interest in Sandisk | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
Costs in connection with debt-for-equity exchange | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Other expense (income), net | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Other segment items(2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Income tax expense (benefit) | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net income from continuing operations | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
(1) Excludes amounts related to stock-based compensation and other segment items which are presented separately in the table above.
(2) Other segment items include activity from strategic investments and other charges.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Note 4. Discontinued Operations
On February 21, 2025, the Company completed the Separation through a pro rata distribution of 80.1 % of the outstanding shares of Sandisk to Western Digital stockholders. The Separation is intended to be tax-free for U.S. federal income tax purposes. To reflect the completion of the Separation, the Company recorded a decrease in shareholders’ equity for the net book value of applicable assets and liabilities derecognized in connection with the Separation, net of the Company’s retained ownership interest, which was initially 19.9 % and was based on the net book value of the applicable assets and liabilities derecognized. As a result of the Separation, Sandisk became an independent public company and Western Digital no longer consolidates Sandisk into the Company’s financial results. The historical results of operations of Sandisk are now reported in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as discontinued operations for all periods prior to the Separation on February 21, 2025.
The following table provides a summary of the historical results of Sandisk for the three and nine months ended March 28, 2025, which have been reflected as Net income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Business separation costs represent separation and transition costs the Company incurred in connection with the Separation.
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||
Net Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Taxes | March 28, 2025 | |||||||||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||||||||
| Revenue, net | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Cost of revenue | ||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||
| Research and development | ||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative | ||||||||||||||
| Gain on business divestiture | ( | |||||||||||||
| Business separation costs | ||||||||||||||
Business realignment charges | ||||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | ( | |||||||||||||
Total interest and other income (expense), net | ( | |||||||||||||
Income (loss) before taxes | ( | |||||||||||||
| Income tax expense | ||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes | $ | ( | $ | |||||||||||
Cash flows related to discontinued operations have not been segregated and are included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for all periods presented. The following table provides selected financial information related to cash flows from discontinued operations:
| Nine Months Ended | ||||||||
Select Cash Flow Information from Discontinued Operations | March 28, 2025 | |||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||
Purchases of property, plant and equipment | $ | |||||||
Depreciation and amortization | ||||||||
Stock-based compensation | ||||||||
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Consistent with the Company's original intent to monetize its retained interest in Sandisk, the Company began executing a series of strategic transactions to optimize its capital structure. In June 2025, the Company used 21.3 million shares of Sandisk common stock in a tax-free exchange to retire $800 million principal amount of the Company’s Term Loan A-3 maturing in January 2027 (the “Term Loan A-3”). In February 2026, the Company executed a series of transactions to monetize additional Sandisk shares and further reduce its outstanding debt. Initially, the Company entered into a $1.50 billion Bridge Loan (as defined below), which was utilized to fully redeem all of its Senior Notes (as defined below) and consolidate the broad creditor base to two holders to facilitate a debt-for-equity exchange. Following the redemptions of the Senior Notes, the Company retired the Bridge Loan and its existing Term Loan A-3 through a tax-free exchange for 5.8 million shares of Sandisk common stock. See Note 7, Debt, of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further details. As of April 3, 2026, the Company still held 1.7 million shares of Sandisk common stock, which it expects to monetize by the end of 2026 in one or more subsequent exchanges for its outstanding common stock.
In connection with the Separation, the Company entered into a series of transition services agreements to provide transition service support for various periods of time ranging up to 15 months. The amounts involved under these agreements have not been and are not expected to be material.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Note 5. Supplemental Financial Statement Data
Inventories
| April 3, 2026 | June 27, 2025 | ||||||||||
| (in millions) | |||||||||||
| Inventories: | |||||||||||
| Raw materials and component parts | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Work-in-process | |||||||||||
| Finished goods | |||||||||||
| Total inventories | $ | $ | |||||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net
| April 3, 2026 | June 27, 2025 | ||||||||||
| (in millions) | |||||||||||
| Property, plant and equipment: | |||||||||||
Land and improvements | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Buildings and improvements | |||||||||||
| Machinery and equipment | |||||||||||
| Computer equipment and software | |||||||||||
| Furniture and fixtures | |||||||||||
| Construction-in-process | |||||||||||
| Property, plant and equipment, gross | |||||||||||
| Accumulated depreciation | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | $ | $ | |||||||||
Non-current assets
| April 3, 2026 | June 27, 2025 | ||||||||||
| (in millions) | |||||||||||
Non-current assets: | |||||||||||
Deferred tax assets | $ | $ | |||||||||
Other non-current assets | |||||||||||
Total non-current assets | $ | $ | |||||||||
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Product warranty accrual
Changes in the warranty accrual were as follows:
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| April 3, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | April 3, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Warranty accrual, beginning of period | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Charges to operations | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Utilization | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Changes in estimate related to pre-existing warranties | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Warranty accrual, end of period | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
The current portion of the warranty accrual was classified in Accrued expenses and the long-term portion was classified in Other liabilities, as noted below:
| April 3, 2026 | June 27, 2025 | ||||||||||
| (in millions) | |||||||||||
| Warranty accrual: | |||||||||||
Current portion | $ | $ | |||||||||
Long-term portion | |||||||||||
| Total warranty accrual | $ | $ | |||||||||
Other liabilities
| April 3, 2026 | June 27, 2025 | ||||||||||
| (in millions) | |||||||||||
| Other liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Non-current portion of unrecognized tax benefits | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Other non-current liabilities | |||||||||||
| Total other liabilities | $ | $ | |||||||||
Goodwill
Goodwill is not amortized. Instead, it is tested for impairment annually as of the beginning of the Company’s fourth quarter, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that goodwill may be impaired. Management performed goodwill impairment assessments and concluded there were no impairment indicators for either of the three or nine months ended April 3, 2026 and March 28, 2025. The carrying amount of goodwill was $4.32
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Accumulated other comprehensive income refers to expenses, gains, and losses that are recorded as an element of shareholders’ equity but are excluded from net income. The components of Accumulated other comprehensive income were as follows:
| Actuarial Pension Gains | Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment | Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivative Contracts | Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at June 27, 2025 | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax benefit related to items of other comprehensive loss | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net current-period other comprehensive loss | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at April 3, 2026 | $ | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | |||||||||||||||||
During the three and nine months ended April 3, 2026, the amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income were losses related to foreign exchange contracts that were substantially charged to Cost of revenue in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
As of April 3, 2026, all existing net losses related to cash flow hedges recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income are expected to be reclassified to earnings within the next twelve months.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Note 6. Fair Value Measurements and Investments
Financial Instruments Carried at Fair Value
Financial assets and liabilities that are remeasured and reported at fair value at each reporting period are classified and disclosed in one of the following three levels:
Level 1. Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2. Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
Level 3. Inputs that are unobservable for the asset or liability and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
Following the Separation, as the Company no longer controls or has the ability to exert significant influence over Sandisk, the Company measures its retained ownership interest in Sandisk common stock at fair value on a recurring basis.
The following tables present information about the Company’s financial instruments that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the periods presented and indicate the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized to determine such values:
| April 3, 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Assets: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Retained interest in Sandisk | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Cash equivalents - Money market funds | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Certificates of deposit | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange contracts | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total assets at fair value | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Liabilities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange contracts | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total liabilities at fair value | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| June 27, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Assets: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Retained interest in Sandisk | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Cash equivalents - Money market funds | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange contracts | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total assets at fair value | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Liabilities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange contracts | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total liabilities at fair value | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
During the periods presented, the Company had no transfers of financial instruments between levels and there were no changes in valuation techniques or the inputs used in the fair value measurement.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Financial Instruments Not Carried at Fair Value
For financial instruments where the carrying value (which includes principal adjusted for any unamortized issuance costs and discounts or premiums) differs from fair value (which is based on quoted market prices), the following table represents the related carrying value and fair value for each of the Company’s outstanding financial instruments. Each of the financial instruments presented below were categorized as Level 2 for all periods presented, based on the frequency of trading immediately prior to the end of the third quarter of 2026 and the fourth quarter of 2025, respectively.
| April 3, 2026 | June 27, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Carrying Value | Fair Value | Carrying Value | Fair Value | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Variable interest rate Term Loan A-3 maturing 2027 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
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Note 7. Debt
Debt consisted of the following:
| April 3, 2026 | June 27, 2025 | ||||||||||
| (in millions) | |||||||||||
| $ | $ | ||||||||||
Variable interest rate Term Loan A-3 maturing 2027 | |||||||||||
| Total debt | |||||||||||
| Issuance costs | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Subtotal | |||||||||||
| Less: current portion of long-term debt | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Long-term debt | $ | $ | |||||||||
During the nine months ended April 3, 2026, the Company made scheduled repayments of $63 million under Term Loan A-3. In February 2026, the Company executed a series of transactions to reduce its outstanding debt, including entering into a $1.50 billion bridge loan (the “Bridge Loan”). The Bridge Loan was utilized to consolidate the holders of the 4.75 % senior unsecured notes due 2026, the 2.85 % senior notes due 2029, and the 3.10 % senior notes due 2032 (collectively, the “Senior Notes”) from a broad creditor base into two holders to facilitate a debt-for-equity exchange. The proceeds of the Bridge Loan were used to fully redeem all of the Senior Notes in cash, at par plus accrued interest. In connection with the redemptions, the Company wrote off $6 million of remaining unamortized issuance costs. Following the redemptions, the Company retired the Bridge Loan and its existing Term Loan A-3 through a non-cash, tax-free exchange for 5.8 million shares of Sandisk common stock held by the Company, valued at $3.62 billion on the date of exchange. The exchange resulted in $539 million recorded in Costs in connection with debt-for-equity exchange in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations. This amount primarily reflects a discount on Sandisk shares provided to the counterparties in connection with the exchange. The need for the discount was primarily driven by volatility of the Sandisk stock price in the period of the exchange.
As of April 3, 2026, the Company had no outstanding standby letters of credit and the available capacity under the revolving credit facility maturing in January 2027 was $1.25 billion.
The loan agreement governing the revolving credit facility (the “Loan Agreement”) requires the Company to comply with a financial leverage ratio covenant. As of April 3, 2026, the Company was in compliance with the financial covenant.
As of April 3, 2026, the Company had outstanding $1.60 billion aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes pursuant to an indenture dated as of November 3, 2023 (the “Indenture”), which bear interest at an annual rate of 3.00 % and mature on November 15, 2028, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted (the “2028 Convertible Notes”).
The 2028 Convertible Notes are convertible at the option of any holder beginning August 15, 2028, at a conversion price of approximately $37.72 per share of common stock as of April 3, 2026. Prior to August 15, 2028, if the trading price of the Company’s common stock remains above 130 % of the conversion price for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during the 30 consecutive trading-day period prior to the end of a calendar quarter, holders of the 2028 Convertible Notes would have the right to convert the 2028 Convertible Notes during the next succeeding calendar quarter. The 2028 Convertible Notes are also convertible prior to August 15, 2028 upon the occurrence of certain corporate events. Upon any conversion of the 2028 Convertible Notes, the Company will pay cash for the aggregate principal amount of the notes to be converted and pay or deliver, as the case may be, cash, shares of the Company’s common stock or a combination thereof, at the Company’s election, in respect of the remainder, if any, of its conversion obligation in excess of the aggregate principal amount of the notes being converted.
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During the calendar quarter ended March 31, 2026, the sale price conditional conversion feature of the 2028 Convertible Notes was triggered, which provides the holders of those notes with the right to convert through June 30, 2026. During the three months ended April 3, 2026, holders tendered for conversion a portion of the 2028 Convertible Notes, aggregating to $32 million in principal amount (the “Tendered Notes”). The Company made an irrevocable election to settle in cash the conversion obligation in excess of the principal amount of the Tendered Notes, as permitted by the Indenture. This election requires bifurcation and separate accounting of the embedded conversion feature as a derivative instrument pursuant to Accounting Standards Codification 815. The derivative is remeasured to fair value at each reporting period, with changes recognized in Other income (expense), net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. For the three months ended April 3, 2026, the Company recorded an immaterial gain related to this remeasurement. Settlement is scheduled for June 2026. The Company retains the right to settle any conversion obligation in excess of the principal amount of the remaining 2028 Convertible Notes in cash or shares or a combination thereof, at its election.
Because holders of the 2028 Convertible Notes have the right to convert through the calendar quarter ending June 30, 2026, the Company classified the 2028 Convertible Notes, including the Tendered Notes, in the Current portion of long-term debt in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of April 3, 2026, consistent with each quarter since the quarter ended June 27, 2025. The Company will continue to evaluate the conversion feature quarterly to determine if the 2028 Convertible Notes remain convertible in future periods.
The sale price conditional conversion feature of the 2028 Convertible Notes was also triggered in the calendar quarter ended June 30, 2025, which then provided the holders with the right to convert during the succeeding calendar quarter ended September 30, 2025. Consequently, the Company likewise classified the 2028 Convertible Notes in the Current portion of long-term debt in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of June 27, 2025.
On or after November 15, 2026, the Company may redeem for cash, at par plus accrued interest, all or any portion of the 2028 Convertible Notes, at its option, if the last reported sale price of the Company’s common stock has been at least 130 % of the conversion price then in effect for at least 10 trading days during any 20 consecutive trading day period immediately preceding the date of the Company’s redemption notice.
In connection with the issuance of the 2028 Convertible Notes, the Company also entered into privately negotiated capped call transactions with certain counterparties (the “Capped Calls”). As of April 3, 2026, the Capped Calls each have a strike price of approximately $37.72 per share and a cap price of approximately $50.41 per share. The Capped Calls are generally intended to reduce or offset the potential dilution to the Company’s common stock upon any conversion of the 2028 Convertible Notes with such reduction or offset, as the case may be, subject to a cap based on the cap price. If the market price per share of the Company’s common stock, as measured under the terms of the Capped Calls, exceeds the cap prices of the Capped Calls, there would not be an offset for the excess. The Capped Calls are separate transactions and not part of the terms of the 2028 Convertible Notes. As these transactions meet certain accounting criteria, the Capped Calls are recorded in shareholders’ equity and are not accounted for as derivatives.
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Note 8. Leases and Other Commitments
Leases
The Company leases certain domestic and international facilities and data center space under long-term, non-cancelable operating leases that expire at various dates through 2034. These leases include no material variable or contingent lease payments. Operating lease assets and liabilities are recognized based on the present value of the remaining lease payments discounted using the Company’s incremental borrowing rate. Operating lease assets also include prepaid lease payments minus any lease incentives. Extension or termination options present in the Company’s lease agreements are included in determining the right-of-use asset and lease liability when it is reasonably certain the Company will exercise those options. Lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
The following table presents right-of-use lease assets and lease liabilities included in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets:
| April 3, 2026 | June 27, 2025 | ||||||||||
(in millions) | |||||||||||
Operating lease right-of-use assets (included in ) | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Operating lease liabilities: | |||||||||||
Current portion of long-term operating lease liabilities (included in ) | |||||||||||
Long-term operating lease liabilities (included in ) | |||||||||||
| Total operating lease liabilities | $ | $ | |||||||||
The following table summarizes supplemental disclosures of operating cost and cash flow information related to operating leases:
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| April 3, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | April 3, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of operating leases | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Cash paid for operating leases | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating lease assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities | |||||||||||||||||||||||
The weighted average remaining lease term and discount rate for the Company’s operating leases were as follows:
| April 3, 2026 | June 27, 2025 | ||||||||||
Weighted average remaining lease term in years | |||||||||||
Weighted average discount rate | % | % | |||||||||
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As of April 3, 2026, minimum lease payments were as follows:
| Lease Amounts | |||||
| (in millions) | |||||
Remaining three months of 2026 | $ | ||||
| 2027 | |||||
| 2028 | |||||
| 2029 | |||||
| 2030 | |||||
| Thereafter | |||||
| Total future minimum lease payments | |||||
| Less: imputed interest | |||||
| Present value of lease liabilities | $ | ||||
Purchase Obligations and Other Commitments
In the normal course of business, the Company enters into purchase orders with suppliers for the purchase of components used to manufacture its products. These purchase orders generally cover forecasted component supplies needed for production during the next quarter, are recorded as a liability upon receipt of the components, and generally may be changed or canceled at any time prior to shipment of the components. The Company also enters into long-term agreements with suppliers that contain fixed future commitments, which are contingent on certain conditions, such as performance, quality and technology of the vendor’s components. As of April 3, 2026, the Company had the following minimum long-term commitments:
| Long-Term Commitments | |||||
| (in millions) | |||||
Remaining three months of 2026 | $ | ||||
| 2027 | |||||
| Total | $ | ||||
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Note 9. Income Taxes
Previously, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (“TCJA”) eliminated the ability to deduct research and development (“R&D”) expenditures in the year incurred, requiring capitalization and amortization under Internal Revenue Code Section 174. On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 (“OBBBA”) was signed into law, which includes broad tax reform provisions that extend and modify key elements of the TCJA. Notably, the new legislation now allows an option for the immediate expensing of domestic R&D expenditures, beginning with 2026. The legislation also includes favorable modifications to international tax provisions, including changes to the Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income regime and enhancements to the Foreign-Derived Deduction Eligible Income (“FDDEI”) deduction that will become effective for the Company in 2027.
On August 16, 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 was signed into law, which contained, among other things, a corporate alternative minimum tax (“CAMT”) of 15% on corporations with three-year average annual adjusted financial statement income (“AFSI”) exceeding $1.0 billion. Although CAMT became effective for the Company beginning with 2024, the Company was not subject to CAMT in 2024 and 2025. The Company does not expect to be subject to CAMT in 2026 as its average annual AFSI did not exceed $1.0 billion for the preceding three-year period.
On December 20, 2021, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development G20 (“OECD/G20”) Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting released Model Global Anti-Base Erosion rules under Pillar Two. Several non-U.S. jurisdictions have either enacted legislation or announced their intention to enact future legislation to adopt certain or all components of Pillar Two, also known as Global Minimum Tax (“GMT”). For 2026, the Company is subject to GMT in Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines.
The following table presents the Company’s Income tax expense (benefit) and the effective tax rate:
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| April 3, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | April 3, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| ($ in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income before taxes | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
Income tax expense (benefit) | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Effective tax rate | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
The primary drivers of the difference between the effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended April 3, 2026 and the U.S. Federal statutory rate of 21% are the relative mix of earnings and losses by jurisdiction, the deduction for FDDEI, tax credits, and the gain on the retained interest in Sandisk being tax-free due to the Separation. These resulted in decreases to the Company’s effective tax rate below the U.S. Federal statutory rate for the three and nine months ended April 3, 2026. The Company’s income tax provision for the three and nine months ended April 3, 2026 includes GMT for Malaysia as well as Thailand and the Philippines, countries for which the Company maintains tax holidays.
The primary drivers of the difference between the effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended March 28, 2025 and the U.S. Federal statutory rate of 21% were the relative mix of earnings and losses by jurisdiction, tax credits, and tax holidays in the Philippines and Thailand that will expire at various dates between 2026 and 2033. These tax holidays resulted in decreases to the Company’s effective tax rate below the U.S. Federal statutory rate for the three and nine months ended March 28, 2025. However, the tax effects of the mandatory capitalization of R&D expenses offset these decreases, resulting in the Company’s effective tax rate being close to the U.S. Federal statutory rate for the three and nine months ended March 28, 2025. In anticipation of operating as a standalone HDD business in a GMT environment, the Company executed an inter-entity asset transfer in conjunction with the Separation. This resulted in the recognition of one-time deferred tax benefits to continuing operations of $711
Liability for Uncertain Tax Positions
With the exception of certain unrecognized tax benefits that are directly associated with the tax position taken, unrecognized tax benefits are presented gross in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
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The following is a reconciliation of the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits excluding accrued interest and penalties for the nine months ended April 3, 2026 (in millions):
Accrual balance as of June 27, 2025 | $ | ||||
| Gross increases related to current year tax positions | |||||
| Gross increases related to prior year tax positions | |||||
| Settlements | ( | ||||
| Lapse of statute of limitations | ( | ||||
Accrual balance as of April 3, 2026 | $ | ||||
In addition to the amounts noted above, interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits are recognized in liabilities recorded for uncertain tax positions and are recorded in the provision for income taxes. Accrued interest and penalties included in the Company’s liability related to unrecognized tax benefits as of April 3, 2026 was $123 million. Of the aggregate unrecognized tax benefits, including interest and penalties, approximately $133 million could result in potential cash payments to be made within the next twelve months.
The Company believes that an adequate provision has been made for any adjustments that may result from any other tax examinations; however, the outcome of such tax examinations cannot be predicted with certainty. If any issues addressed in the Company’s tax examinations are resolved in a manner not consistent with management’s expectations, the Company could be required to adjust its provision for income taxes in the period such resolution occurs.
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Note 10. Business Realignment Charges
The Company periodically incurs charges to realign its business operations with anticipated market demand, primarily consisting of organization rationalization designed to streamline its business, reduce its cost structure, and focus its resources. These actions may result in charges for employee termination benefits or charges from the impairment of intangible assets and other long-lived assets.
The Company recorded the following net charges related to these actions for the periods presented:
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| April 3, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | April 3, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash-based employee termination benefits | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based employee termination benefits | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contract termination and other | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total business realignment charges | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ||||||||||||||||||
As a result of the above actions, the Company expects to record incremental employee termination costs of approximately $5 million in the remainder of 2026.
The following table presents an analysis of the components of these activities against the reserve (included in Accrued expenses) during the nine months ended April 3, 2026:
| Employee Termination Benefits | Contract Termination and Other | Total | |||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | |||||||||||||||||
| Accrual balance as of June 27, 2025 | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Charges | |||||||||||||||||
| Cash payments | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||
| Accrual balance as of April 3, 2026 | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
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Note 11. Pension and Other Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
The Company has pension and other post-retirement benefit plans in various countries. The Company’s principal pension plans are in Japan, Thailand, and the Philippines. All pension and other post-retirement benefit plans outside of the Company’s Japan, Thailand, and the Philippines defined benefit pension plans (the “Pension Plans”) are immaterial to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. The expected long-term rate of return on the Pension Plans’ assets is 2.5 %.
Obligations and Funded Status
The following table presents the unfunded status of the benefit obligations for the Pension Plans:
| April 3, 2026 | June 27, 2025 | ||||||||||
| (in millions) | |||||||||||
| Benefit obligation at end of period | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Less: Fair value of plan assets at end of period | |||||||||||
| Unfunded status | $ | $ | |||||||||
The following table presents the unfunded amounts related to the Pension Plans as recognized on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets:
| April 3, 2026 | June 27, 2025 | ||||||||||
| (in millions) | |||||||||||
Current liabilities (included in Accrued expenses) | $ | $ | |||||||||
Non-current liabilities (included in Other liabilities) | |||||||||||
| Net amount recognized | $ | $ | |||||||||
Net periodic benefit costs were immaterial for the three and nine months ended April 3, 2026 and March 28, 2025.
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Note 12. Shareholders’ Equity and Convertible Preferred Stock
Stock-based Compensation Expense
The following tables present the Company’s stock-based compensation for equity-settled awards by type (i.e., restricted stock units (“RSUs”), restricted stock unit awards with performance conditions or market conditions (“PSUs”), and rights to purchase shares of common stock under the Company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”)) and financial statement line items as well as the related tax benefit included in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations:
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| April 3, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | April 3, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| RSUs and PSUs | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| ESPP | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| April 3, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | April 3, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of revenue | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Research and development | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Business realignment charges | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Subtotal | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tax benefit | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
Any excess windfall tax benefits and tax deficiencies for shortfalls related to the vesting and exercise of stock-based awards are recognized as a component of the Company’s Income tax expense (benefit). During the three and nine months ended April 3, 2026, excess windfall tax benefits were $47 million and $76 million, respectively. Excess windfall tax benefits and tax deficiencies for shortfalls were immaterial
Compensation cost related to unvested RSUs, PSUs, and rights to purchase shares of common stock under the ESPP are generally amortized on a straight-line basis over the remaining average service period. The following table presents the unamortized compensation cost and weighted average service period of all unvested outstanding awards as of April 3, 2026:
Unamortized Compensation Cost | Weighted Average Service Period | ||||||||||
| (in millions) | (years) | ||||||||||
RSUs and PSUs (1) | $ | ||||||||||
| ESPP | |||||||||||
| Total unamortized compensation cost | $ | ||||||||||
(1) Weighted average service period assumes the performance conditions are met for the PSUs.
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Plan Activities
RSUs and PSUs
The following table summarizes RSU and PSU activity under the Company’s incentive plans:
| Number of Shares | Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | Aggregate Intrinsic Value at Vest Date | |||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | (in millions) | ||||||||||||||||
| RSUs and PSUs outstanding at June 27, 2025 | $ | ||||||||||||||||
| Granted | |||||||||||||||||
| Vested | ( | $ | |||||||||||||||
| Forfeited | ( | ||||||||||||||||
| RSUs and PSUs outstanding at April 3, 2026 | $ | ||||||||||||||||
RSUs and PSUs are generally settled in an equal number of shares of the Company’s common stock at the time of vesting of the units.
Common Stock
The Company is authorized to issue 750 0.01 349 345 million and 347 million shares outstanding, respectively, which are net of 4 million and 2 million shares of treasury stock held at cost, respectively.
Convertible Preferred Stock
On January 31, 2023, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized the designation of 900,000 shares of Series A Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Preferred Shares”), from the Company’s existing 5,000,000 authorized but unissued shares of preferred stock and issued the Preferred Shares through a private placement. As of June 27, 2025, 235,000 Preferred Shares were outstanding, with an aggregate liquidation preference of $265
The Preferred Shares had an initial stated value of $1,000 per share and accrued a cumulative preferred dividend at an annual rate of 6.25 % per annum, compounded on a quarterly basis. Through December 27, 2024, the Company paid quarterly dividends on the Preferred Shares in-kind through an increase to the stated value. Subsequently, quarterly dividends on the Preferred Shares were made in cash, including $8 million paid in the nine months ended April 3, 2026. The Preferred Shares also participated in any dividends declared for common shareholders on an as-converted equivalent basis.
On February 17, 2026, the Company converted all remaining outstanding Preferred Shares into 7 million shares of the Company’s common stock pursuant to a mandatory conversion in accordance with the terms of the Company’s Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights of the Preferred Shares. Immediately prior to conversion, the Preferred Shares outstanding had an aggregate liquidation preference of $267 million, which included previous dividends paid in-kind of $32 million. On February 24, 2026, the Company filed a Certificate of Elimination with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware with respect to the Preferred Shares, pursuant to which the Preferred Shares were eliminated and returned to the status of authorized and unissued preferred shares of the Company.
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Share Repurchase Program
On May 9, 2025, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program for the repurchase of up to $2.00 billion of the Company’s common stock, and on February 2, 2026, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $4.00 billion of the Company's common stock (collectively, the “Share Repurchase Program”). There is no expiration date for the Share Repurchase Program. During the three months ended April 3, 2026, the Company repurchased 2.9 million shares under the Share Repurchase Program for a total cash cost of $752 million plus $5 million for accrued excise taxes. During the nine months ended April 3, 2026, the Company repurchased 13.1 million shares under the Share Repurchase Program for a total cash cost of $1.92 billion plus $13 million for accrued excise taxes. As of April 3, 2026, the Company had $3.93 billion available for repurchases pursuant to the Share Repurchase Program. Repurchases under the Share Repurchase Program may be made in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions and may be made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan. The Company expects shares repurchased under the Share Repurchase Program to be funded principally by operating cash flows. The amount and timing of share repurchases will depend on market conditions and other corporate considerations. The Company may suspend or discontinue the Share Repurchase Program at any time.
Dividends to Common Shareholders
On April 29, 2025, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the adoption of a cash dividend program. Under the cash dividend program, holders of the Company’s common stock will receive dividends when and as declared by the Board of Directors. During the three months ended April 3, 2026, the Company paid cash dividends of $0.125 per share of its outstanding common stock, totaling $43 million. During the nine months ended April 3, 2026, the Company paid aggregate cash dividends of $0.35 per share of its outstanding common stock, totaling $120 million, plus $2 million paid to holders of the Company’s Preferred Shares in accordance with their participation rights.
Subsequent to quarter-end, on April 29, 2026, the Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.15 per share of the Company’s common stock, which will be paid on June 17, 2026 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 5, 2026.
The Company may modify, suspend, or cancel its cash dividend program in any matter and at any time. The amount of future dividends under the Company’s cash dividend program, and the declaration and payment thereof, will be based upon all relevant factors, including the Company’s financial position, results of operations, cash flows, capital requirements and restrictions under the Company’s Loan Agreement and other financing agreements, and shall be in compliance with applicable law.
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Note 13. Net Income Per Common Share
The following table presents the computation of basic and diluted income per common share:
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| April 3, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | April 3, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions, except per share data) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income from continuing operations | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
Dividends allocated to preferred shareholders | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
Income attributable to participating securities(1) | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
Net income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders - basic | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes, attributable to common shareholders | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income attributable to common shareholders - basic | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
Net income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders - basic | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
Re-allocation of participating securities considered potentially dilutive | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders - diluted | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes, attributable to common shareholders | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income attributable to common shareholders - diluted | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average shares: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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(1) Participating securities consisted of Preferred Shares because, prior to their conversion, they participated on a pro rata basis in any dividends declared on shares of common stock.
Basic net income per common share is computed using (i) net income less (ii) dividends allocated to preferred shareholders less (iii) net income attributable to participating securities divided by (iv) basic weighted average shares outstanding. Diluted net income per common share is computed as (i) basic net income attributable to common shareholders plus (ii) diluted adjustments to income allocable to participating securities divided by (iii) diluted weighted average shares outstanding. The “if-converted” method is used to determine the dilutive impact for the convertible notes and the preferred shares. The treasury stock method is used to determine the dilutive impact of unvested equity awards.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Potentially dilutive common shares include dilutive outstanding RSUs and PSUs, rights to purchase shares of common stock under the Company’s ESPP, shares issuable in connection with the Company’s convertible notes, and Preferred Shares. For the three and nine months ended April 3, 2026 and March 28, 2025, based on the Company’s average stock price during the period, an insignificant number of common shares subject to outstanding equity awards were anti-dilutive.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Note 14. Legal Proceedings
Intellectual Property Litigation
On September 28, 2016, SPEX Technologies, Inc. (“SPEX”) filed a lawsuit in the Central District Court against the Company and two of the Company’s current or former wholly-owned subsidiaries, Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and HGST Inc., alleging infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,088,802 and 6,003,135, both of which allegedly relate to moving a security mechanism (e.g., the encrypting/decrypting mechanism) from a host computer or a separate device to a peripheral device that provides data storage. As the case progressed, SPEX dismissed its allegations relating to U.S. Patent No. 6,003,135 and narrowed its case to one claim related to U.S. Patent No. 6,088,802 and asserted this against certain HDD products that may include certain encryption capabilities. The trial commenced on October 8, 2024, and concluded on October 18, 2024, and the jury awarded SPEX damages of $316 million for the use of one claim related to U.S. Patent No. 6,088,802 in the past, prior to its expiration in 2017. On January 8, 2025, the Court entered judgment for SPEX in accordance with the verdict and also awarded SPEX prejudgment interest of $237 million and legal costs. On June 16, 2025, the Court ruled on the Company’s post-trial motions, finding that SPEX did not present sufficient evidence on which a damages award could be determined and therefore awarded nominal damages of $1 . On June 27, 2025, the Court entered an amended judgment awarding SPEX nominal damages of $1 with no prejudgment interest and no legal costs. The Company has appealed the infringement finding, and SPEX has appealed damages-related issues. Based on available appellate arguments, the Company believes a loss is not probable and has not accrued a liability as a result of the jury verdict or the entry of amended judgment in its financial statements as of April 3, 2026.
In August 2022, MR Technologies, GmbH (“MRT”) filed an action against the Company, alleging infringement of certain patents related to hard disk drive media. Following a jury trial and judgment in favor of the plaintiff, in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024, the Company recognized an aggregate liability for this matter of $384 million with $291 million recognized as Operating expenses under Litigation matter for the year ended June 28, 2024 and $93 million recognized as Other non-current assets for the patent licenses, to be amortized over their remaining lives.
In April 2025, the Company reached a global settlement of $130 million for all pending matters with MRT. As a result of the settlement, in the three- and nine-month periods ended March 28, 2025, the Company reversed $201 million and $198 million, respectively, of previously recorded charges in Operating expenses under Litigation matter.
Other Matters
In the normal course of business, the Company is subject to legal proceedings, lawsuits and other claims. Although the ultimate aggregate amount of reasonably possible monetary liability or financial impact with respect to these other matters is subject to many uncertainties, management believes that any monetary liability or financial impact to the Company from these matters, individually and in the aggregate, would not be material to the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. However, any monetary liability and financial impact to the Company from these matters could differ materially from management’s expectations.
The ability to predict the ultimate outcome of any legal proceeding involves judgments, estimates and inherent uncertainties. The actual outcome of these matters could differ materially from management’s estimates.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws and should be read in conjunction with the disclosures we make concerning risks and other factors that may affect our business and operating results. You should read this information in conjunction with the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and the notes thereto included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and the audited Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in Part II, Item 8 of our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K. See also “Forward-Looking Statements” immediately prior to Part I, Item 1 in this Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q.
Unless otherwise indicated, references herein to specific years and quarters are to our fiscal years and fiscal quarters. As used herein, the terms “we,” “us,” “our,” and the “Company” refer to Western Digital Corporation and its subsidiaries.
Our Company
We are a leading developer, manufacturer, and provider of data storage devices and solutions based on HDD technology. We leverage our capability in the HDD industry primarily for the cloud and hyperscale data center markets. HDDs are critical components in the worldwide data infrastructure market, powering the digital economy. HDDs provide reliable, cost-effective, high-capacity storage needs for a wide range of applications, ranging from cloud data centers, enterprise storage systems, edge computing, smart video, to client and consumer.
Our broad portfolio of technology and products addresses our customers’ storage needs through multiple end markets: Cloud, Client and Consumer. Cloud is comprised primarily of products for public or private cloud environments and enterprise customers. Through the Client end market, we provide our OEM and channel customers a broad array of high-performance HDD solutions across desktop and notebooks. The Consumer end market provides a broad range of retail and other end-user products, which capitalize on the strength of our product brand recognition and vast points of presence around the world.
Our fiscal year ends on the Friday nearest to June 30 and typically consists of 52 weeks. Approximately every five to six years, we report a 53-week fiscal year to align the fiscal year with the foregoing policy. Fiscal year 2026, which will end on July 3, 2026, will be comprised of 53 weeks, with the first quarter consisting of 14 weeks and the remaining quarters consisting of 13 weeks each. Fiscal year 2025, which ended on June 27, 2025, was comprised of 52 weeks, with all quarters presented consisting of 13 weeks.
Key Developments
Separation of Business Units and Monetization of Sandisk Shares
On February 21, 2025, we completed the Separation to create two independent public companies, with Western Digital continuing our existing HDD business and Sandisk, formerly a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, holding the Flash business. We believe the Separation has better positioned us as a pure-play HDD company that can execute innovative technology and product development, capitalize on unique growth opportunities, extend our leadership position, operate more efficiently, and pursue capital allocation strategies to maximize long-term shareholder value. As part of the Separation, we initially retained 28.8 million shares of Sandisk common stock. In June 2025, we used 21.3 million shares of Sandisk in a tax-free exchange to reduce approximately $800 million principal amount of our term loan A-3. In February 2026, we executed a series of transactions to monetize additional Sandisk shares and further reduce our outstanding debt. Initially, we entered into a $1.50 billion Bridge Loan, which was utilized to fully redeem all of our Senior Notes and consolidate the broad creditor base to two holders to facilitate a debt-for-equity exchange. Following the redemptions of the Senior Notes, we retired the Bridge Loan and our existing Term Loan A-3 through a tax-free exchange for 5.8 million shares of Sandisk common stock. As of April 3, 2026, we still held 1.7 million shares of Sandisk common stock, which we expect to monetize by the end of 2026 in one or more subsequent exchanges for our outstanding common stock.
Prior period information provided herein is presented on a continuing operations basis to reflect the impact of the Separation. See Part I, Item 1, Note 4, Discontinued Operations, of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional information regarding the Separation.
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Conversion of Preferred Shares
On February 17, 2026, we converted all remaining outstanding Preferred Shares into 7 million shares of our common stock in accordance with the Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights of the Preferred Shares.
Macroeconomic Conditions and Outlook
The increasing long-term demand for data storage in the cloud is benefiting our HDD business. The adoption of artificial intelligence (“AI”) and workloads driven by hybrid data is driving additional growth in data storage as well. This creates an accelerated demand for high-capacity drives, resulting in greater manufacturing complexity and longer production lead times. In response, customers are partnering with us earlier to support their future growth requirements and are extending the duration of their commercial arrangements.
Recent changes to U.S. trade policy, in particular with regard to tariffs, have caused substantial market uncertainty and, in certain cases, retaliatory measures by trading partners. Our business and results of operations have not been materially impacted through the third quarter of 2026 as a result of these actions, but we are actively monitoring developments and assessing options to mitigate potential future actions. For additional information, please see Part I, Item 1A, Risk Factors, included in our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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Results of Operations
Third Quarter and Nine Month Overview
The following table sets forth, for the periods presented, selected summary information from our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations by dollars and percentage of net revenue(1):
| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| April 3, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | $ Change | % Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ($ in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue, net | $ | 3,337 | 100.0 | % | $ | 2,294 | 100.0 | % | $ | 1,043 | 45 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of revenue | 1,661 | 49.8 | 1,382 | 60.2 | 279 | 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 1,676 | 50.2 | 912 | 39.8 | 764 | 84 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Research and development | 294 | 8.8 | 245 | 10.7 | 49 | 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative | 147 | 4.4 | 108 | 4.7 | 39 | 36 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Litigation matter | — | — | (201) | (8.8) | 201 | (100) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Business realignment charges | 45 | 1.3 | — | — | 45 | n/a | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 486 | 14.6 | 152 | 6.6 | 334 | 220 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating income | 1,190 | 35.7 | 760 | 33.1 | 430 | 57 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest and other income (expense): | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest income | 12 | 0.4 | 10 | 0.4 | 2 | 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (38) | (1.1) | (91) | (4.0) | 53 | (58) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gain (loss) on retained interest in Sandisk | 2,734 | 81.9 | (606) | (26.4) | 3,340 | (551) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Costs in connection with debt-for-equity exchange | (545) | (16.3) | — | — | (545) | n/a | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other income, net | 6 | 0.2 | 1 | — | 5 | 500 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total interest and other income (expense), net | 2,169 | 65.0 | (686) | (29.9) | 2,855 | (416) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income before taxes | 3,359 | 100.7 | 74 | 3.2 | 3,285 | 4,439 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income tax expense (benefit) | 154 | 4.6 | (698) | (30.4) | 852 | 122 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income from continuing operations | $ | 3,205 | 96.0 | % | $ | 772 | 33.7 | % | $ | 2,433 | 315 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(1) Percentages may not total due to rounding.
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| Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| April 3, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | $ Change | % Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ($ in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue, net | $ | 9,172 | 100.0 | % | $ | 6,915 | 100.0 | % | $ | 2,257 | 33 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of revenue | 4,889 | 53.3 | 4,290 | 62.0 | 599 | 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 4,283 | 46.7 | 2,625 | 38.0 | 1,658 | 63 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Research and development | 877 | 9.6 | 732 | 10.6 | 145 | 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative | 413 | 4.5 | 444 | 6.4 | (31) | (7) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Litigation matter | — | — | (198) | (2.9) | 198 | (100) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Business realignment charges | 103 | 1.1 | (7) | (0.1) | 110 | (1,571) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 1,393 | 15.2 | 971 | 14.0 | 422 | 43 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | 2,890 | 31.5 | 1,654 | 23.9 | 1,236 | 75 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest and other income (expense): | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest income | 41 | 0.4 | 25 | 0.4 | 16 | 64 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (151) | (1.6) | (283) | (4.1) | 132 | (47) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gain (loss) on retained interest in Sandisk | 4,448 | 48.5 | (606) | (8.8) | 5,054 | (834) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Costs in connection with debt-for-equity exchange | (545) | (5.9) | — | — | (545) | n/a | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other expense, net | (25) | (0.3) | (7) | (0.1) | (18) | 257 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total interest and other income (expense), net | 3,768 | 41.1 | (871) | (12.6) | 4,639 | (533) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income before taxes | 6,658 | 72.6 | 783 | 11.3 | 5,875 | 750 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income tax expense (benefit) | 429 | 4.7 | (608) | (8.8) | 1,037 | (171) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income from continuing operations | $ | 6,229 | 67.9 | % | $ | 1,391 | 20.1 | % | $ | 4,838 | 348 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(1) Percentages may not total due to rounding.
The following table sets forth for the periods presented, summary information regarding our disaggregated revenue:
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| April 3, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | April 3, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Revenue by end market | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cloud | $ | 2,972 | $ | 2,007 | $ | 8,155 | $ | 6,012 | |||||||||||||||
| Client | 179 | 137 | 501 | 416 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Consumer | 186 | 150 | 516 | 487 | |||||||||||||||||||
Total revenue | $ | 3,337 | $ | 2,294 | $ | 9,172 | $ | 6,915 | |||||||||||||||
Revenue by geography(1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Americas | $ | 1,499 | $ | 1,182 | $ | 3,890 | $ | 3,468 | |||||||||||||||
| Asia | 1,320 | 753 | 3,612 | 2,349 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Europe, Middle East and Africa | 518 | 359 | 1,670 | 1,098 | |||||||||||||||||||
Total revenue | $ | 3,337 | $ | 2,294 | $ | 9,172 | $ | 6,915 | |||||||||||||||
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Comparison of Three and Nine Months Ended April 3, 2026 to Three and Nine Months Ended March 28, 2025
Net Revenue
Net revenue increased by 45% for the three months ended April 3, 2026 from the comparable period in the prior year, driven by a 34% increase in exabytes sold and a 9% increase in average selling price per exabyte, both of which were driven by strong demand across all of our end markets. Net revenue increased by 33% for the nine months ended April 3, 2026 from the comparable period in the prior year, driven by a 26% increase in exabytes sold and a 5% increase in average selling price per exabyte. The increase in exabytes sold and increase in average selling price per exabyte were attributable to the same factors noted for the three-month period above.
Cloud revenue, representing 89% of total revenue, increased by 48% for the three months ended April 3, 2026 from the comparable period in the prior year, driven by a 36% increase in exabytes sold and a 9% increase in average selling price per exabyte. The increase in exabytes sold was driven by strong demand for our high-capacity enterprise products. The increase in average selling price per exabyte was due to an improved pricing environment. Cloud revenue, representing 89% of total revenue, increased by 36% for the nine months ended April 3, 2026 from the comparable period in the prior year, driven by a 29% increase in exabytes sold and a 5% increase in average selling price per exabyte. The increase in exabytes sold and increase in average selling price per exabyte were attributable to the same factors noted for the three-month period above.
Client revenue, representing 5% of total revenue, increased by 31% for the three months ended April 3, 2026 from the comparable period in the prior year, driven by a 19% increase in exabytes sold and a 10% increase in average selling price per exabyte. The increase in exabytes sold and average selling price per exabyte are driven by dynamics largely consistent with our other end markets. Client revenue, representing 5% of total revenue, increased by 20% for the nine months ended April 3, 2026 from the comparable period in the prior year, driven by a 4% increase in exabytes sold and a 16% increase in average selling price per exabyte. The increase in exabytes sold and increase in average selling price per exabyte were attributable to the same factors noted for the three-month period above.
Consumer revenue, representing 6% of total revenue, increased by 24% for the three months ended April 3, 2026 from the comparable period in the prior year, driven by a 6% increase in exabytes sold and a 17% increase in average selling price per exabyte. The increase in exabytes sold and average selling price per exabyte are driven by dynamics largely consistent with our other end markets. Consumer revenue, representing 6% of total revenue, increased by 6% for the nine months ended April 3, 2026 from the comparable period in the prior year, driven by a 1% increase in exabytes sold and a 4% increase in average selling price per exabyte. The increase in exabytes sold and increase in average selling price per exabyte were attributable to the same factors noted for the three-month period above.
The change in mix of net revenue by geography for the three and nine months ended April 3, 2026 from the comparable periods in the prior year reflects larger percentage increases in the Asia and Europe, Middle East and Africa regions as customers are ramping up data center capacity in these regions.
Our top 10 customers accounted for 71% and 74%, respectively, of our net revenue for the three and nine months ended April 3, 2026, compared to 73% and 68%, respectively, of our net revenue for the three and nine months ended March 28, 2025. For the three months ended April 3, 2026, three customers accounted for 17%, 15%, and 11%, respectively, of our net revenue, and for the three months ended March 28, 2025, three customers accounted for 18%, 16% and 13%, respectively, of our net revenue. For the nine months ended April 3, 2026, three customers accounted for 16%, 15%, and 13%, respectively, of our net revenue, and for the nine months ended March 28, 2025, two customers accounted for 18% and 11%, respectively, of our net revenue.
Gross Profit and Gross Margin
Gross profit increased by $764 million for the three months ended April 3, 2026 from the comparable period in the prior year, due to an increased volume of shipments, a lower cost structure on our newer generation products and improved pricing. Gross margin increased by 10 percentage points year over year, primarily due to a lower cost structure on our newer generation products and improved pricing. Gross profit increased by $1.66 billion for the nine months ended April 3, 2026 from the comparable period in the prior year and gross margin increased by 9 percentage points during the same year-over-year period, primarily due to the same factors noted for the three-month period above.
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Operating Expenses
Research and development (“R&D”) expense increased by $49 million for the three months ended April 3, 2026 from the comparable period in the prior year. The increase was attributable to $25 million of incremental product development related costs as we continue to execute on our innovative technology and product roadmap along with $20 million higher compensation-related costs aligned with the improved financial performance during the current year. R&D expense increased by $145 million for the nine months ended April 3, 2026 from the comparable period in the prior year. The increase was attributable to $95 million of higher compensation-related costs and $50 million of higher incremental product development related costs, driven by the same factors noted for the three-month period above.
Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expense increased by $39 million for the three months ended April 3, 2026 from the comparable period in the prior year. The increase was primarily attributable to higher compensation-related expense, as a result of our improved financial performance. SG&A expense decreased by $31 million for the nine months ended April 3, 2026 from the comparable period in the prior year, as that period included substantial costs associated with the final planning and execution of the Separation, including duplicative personnel costs and higher outside service fees.
For information regarding litigation matters, see Part I, Item 1, Note 14, Legal Proceedings, of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
For information regarding Business realignment charges, see Part I, Item 1, Note 10, Business Realignment Charges, of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Interest and Other Income (Expense)
Total interest and other income (expense), changed by $2.86 billion for the three months ended April 3, 2026 from the comparable period in the prior year. The change reflects a gain of $2.73 billion on our retained interest in Sandisk in the current period based on the mark-to-market value as of April 3, 2026, compared to a loss of $606 million in the prior year, and lower interest expense of $53 million, which reflects the reduction in our debt. These changes were partially offset by $545 million of costs incurred in connection with our debt-for-equity exchange, which reflects the discount provided on the monetization of Sandisk shares. Total interest and other income (expense), changed by $4.64 billion for the nine months ended April 3, 2026 from the comparable period in the prior year. The change primarily reflects an unrealized gain of $4.45 billion on our retained interest in Sandisk in the current period based on the mark-to-market value as of April 3, 2026, compared to a loss of $606 million in the prior year, and lower interest expense of $132 million, which reflects the reduction in our debt. These changes were partially offset by $545 million of costs incurred in connection with the debt-for-equity exchange as described above.
Income Taxes
Previously, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (“TCJA”) eliminated the ability to deduct R&D expenditures in the year incurred, requiring capitalization and amortization under Internal Revenue Code Section 174. On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 (“OBBBA”) was signed into law, which includes broad tax reform provisions that extend and modify key elements of the TCJA. Notably, the new legislation now allows an option for the immediate expensing of domestic R&D expenditures, beginning with 2026. The legislation also includes favorable modifications to international tax provisions, including changes to the Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income regime and enhancements to the Foreign-Derived Deduction Eligible Income (“FDDEI”) deduction that will become effective for us in 2027.
On August 16, 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 was signed into law, which contained, among other things, a corporate alternative minimum tax (“CAMT”) of 15% on corporations with three-year average annual adjusted financial statement income (“AFSI”) exceeding $1.0 billion. Although CAMT became effective for us beginning with 2024, we were not subject to CAMT for 2024 or 2025. We do not expect to be subject to CAMT in 2026 as our annual average AFSI did not exceed $1.0 billion for the preceding three-year period.
On December 20, 2021, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development G20 (“OECD/G20”) Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting released Model Global Anti-Base Erosion rules under Pillar Two. Several non-U.S. jurisdictions have either enacted legislation or announced their intention to enact future legislation to adopt certain or all components of Pillar Two, also known as Global Minimum Tax (“GMT”). For 2026, we are subject to GMT in Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines.
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The following table presents our Income tax expense (benefit) and the effective tax rate:
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| April 3, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | April 3, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| ($ in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income before taxes | $ | 3,359 | $ | 74 | $ | 6,658 | $ | 783 | |||||||||||||||
Income tax expense (benefit) | 154 | (698) | 429 | (608) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Effective tax rate | 5% | (943)% | 6% | (78)% | |||||||||||||||||||
The primary drivers of the difference between the effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended April 3, 2026 and the U.S. Federal statutory rate of 21% are the relative mix of earnings and losses by jurisdiction, the deduction for FDDEI, tax credits, and the gain on the retained interest in Sandisk being tax-free due to the Separation. These resulted in decreases to our effective tax rate below the U.S. Federal statutory rate for the three and nine months ended April 3, 2026. Our income tax provision for the three and nine months ended April 3, 2026 includes GMT for Malaysia as well as Thailand and the Philippines, countries for which we maintain tax holidays.
The primary drivers of the difference between the effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended March 28, 2025 and the U.S. Federal statutory rate of 21% were the relative mix of earnings and losses by jurisdiction, credits, and tax holidays in the Philippines and Thailand that will expire at various dates between 2026 and 2033. These tax holidays resulted in decreases to our effective tax rate below the U.S. Federal statutory rate for the three and nine months ended March 28, 2025. However, the tax effects of the mandatory capitalization of R&D expenses offset these decreases, resulting in our effective tax rate being close to the U.S. Federal statutory rate for the three and nine months ended March 28, 2025. In anticipation of us operating as a standalone HDD business in a GMT environment, we executed an inter-entity asset transfer in conjunction with the Separation. This resulted in the recognition of one-time deferred tax benefits to continuing operations of $711 million for the three and nine months ended March 28, 2025.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
The following table summarizes our statements of cash flows. Cash flows for the prior year period are presented on a consolidated basis and activity related to discontinued operations has not been segregated. See Part I, Item 1, Note 4, Discontinued Operations, of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional cash flow information related to our discontinued operations.
| Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||
| April 3, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | ||||||||||
| (in millions) | |||||||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in): | |||||||||||
| Operating activities | $ | 2,540 | $ | 945 | |||||||
| Investing activities | (318) | 220 | |||||||||
| Financing activities | (2,283) | 430 | |||||||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | (3) | 3 | |||||||||
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | $ | (64) | $ | 1,598 | |||||||
In August 2024, we filed a shelf registration statement (the “Shelf Registration Statement”) with the Securities and Exchange Commission that expires in August 2027. The Shelf Registration Statement allows us to offer and sell shares of common stock, preferred stock, warrants, and debt securities. We may use the Shelf Registration Statement or other capital sources, including other offerings of equity or debt securities or the credit markets, to satisfy future financing needs, including planned or unanticipated capital expenditures, investments, debt repayments or other expenses. Any such additional financing will be subject to market conditions and may not be available on terms acceptable to us or at all.
We expect our capital expenditures generally to be approximately 4% to 6% of our net revenue.
We believe our cash and cash equivalents and our available 2027 Revolving Credit Facility (as defined below) will be sufficient to meet our working capital, debt, dividend and capital expenditure needs for at least the next twelve months and for the foreseeable future thereafter. We believe we can also access the various debt and equity capital markets to further supplement our liquidity position if necessary. Our ability to sustain our working capital position is subject to a number of risks that we discuss in Part II, Item 1A, Risk Factors, in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in Part I, Item 1A, Risk Factors, in our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
A total of $1.31 billion and $984 million of our cash and cash equivalents was held by our foreign subsidiaries as of April 3, 2026 and June 27, 2025, respectively. There are no material tax consequences that were not previously accrued for on the repatriation of this cash.
Our cash equivalents are primarily invested in money market funds that invest in U.S. Treasury securities and U.S. Government agency securities. In addition, from time to time, we also invest directly in certificates of deposit, asset-backed securities and corporate and municipal notes and bonds.
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Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities primarily consists of net income, adjusted for non-cash charges, plus or minus changes in operating assets and liabilities. Net cash used for changes in operating assets and liabilities was $368 million for the nine months ended April 3, 2026, compared to $1.15 billion for the nine months ended March 28, 2025. The year over year improvement largely reflects a $365 million reduction in inventory as a result of increased shipments to customers, a $345 million improvement from accrued expenses resulting from a significant reduction in our derivative hedging activities since the Separation, a $225 million improvement from accrued compensation resulting from amount and timing of payment of variable compensation, and a $883 million improvement in other assets and liabilities driven by the timing of recognition and realization of income taxes receivable. These were partially offset by a $504 million increase in accounts receivable driven by the growth in our business volume and a $518 million increase in cash used driven by the timing of recognition and payment of income taxes.
Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities for the nine months ended April 3, 2026 primarily consisted of $310 million in capital expenditures. Net cash provided by investing activities for the nine months ended March 28, 2025 primarily consisted of $401 million in net proceeds from our sale of a majority interest in one of our subsidiaries and $148 million in net proceeds from activity related to Flash Ventures, partially offset by $336 million in capital expenditures, net of proceeds from disposals of assets.
Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities for the nine months ended April 3, 2026 primarily consisted of $1.92 billion for share repurchases, $1.56 billion for repayments of our debt, $197 million for taxes paid on vested stock awards under employee stock plans, and $130 million for dividends on our common stock and Preferred Shares. These uses were partially offset by $1.50 billion of net proceeds from a bridge loan and $32 million of proceeds from the issuance of stock under employee stock plans. Net cash provided by financing activities for the nine months ended March 28, 2025 primarily consisted of $2.15 billion of proceeds from drawing on the Sandisk credit facilities in connection with the Separation as well as the 2027 Revolving Credit Facility and $69 million of proceeds from the issuance of stock under employee stock plans, partially offset by $1.37 billion of cash transferred to Sandisk in connection with the Separation, $257 million for repayment of amounts borrowed under the 2027 Revolving Credit Facility and scheduled repayments on the Term Loan A-3 and prior Term Loan A-2, $92 million for taxes paid on vested stock awards under employee stock plans, and $74 million paid for debt issuance costs.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Other than certain indemnification provisions (see “Short- and Long-term Liquidity – Purchase Obligations and Other Commitments” below), we do not have any other material off-balance sheet financing arrangements or liabilities, guarantee contracts, retained or contingent interests in transferred assets, or any other obligation arising out of a material variable interest in an unconsolidated entity. We do not have any majority-owned subsidiaries that are not included in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Additionally, we do not have an interest in, or relationships with, any variable interest entities.
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Short- and Long-term Liquidity
Material Cash Requirements
The following is a summary of our known material cash requirements as of April 3, 2026. In addition, see the discussions further below related to liability for unrecognized tax benefits, litigation matters, cash dividend program, global minimum tax, foreign exchange contracts and indemnifications.
| Total | 1 Year (Remaining Three Months of 2026) | 2-3 Years (2027-2028) | 4-5 Years (2029-2030) | More than 5 Years (Beyond 2030) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Debt, including interest | $ | 1,634 | $ | 1,600 | $ | 34 | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating leases | 165 | 10 | 65 | 41 | 49 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Purchase obligations and other commitments | 77 | 20 | 57 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 1,876 | $ | 1,630 | $ | 156 | $ | 41 | $ | 49 | |||||||||||||||||||
Liability for Unrecognized Tax Benefits
As of April 3, 2026, the liability for unrecognized tax benefits (excluding accrued interest and penalties) was $603 million. Accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits are recognized in liabilities for uncertain tax positions and are recorded in the provision for income taxes. Accrued interest and penalties included in our liability related to unrecognized tax benefits as of April 3, 2026 was $123 million. Of these amounts, approximately $133 million could result in potential cash payments to be made within the next twelve months.
Litigation Matters
For additional information on our litigation matters, see Part I, Item 1, Note 14, Legal Proceedings, of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Cash Dividend Program
On April 29, 2025, our Board of Directors authorized the adoption of a cash dividend program. Under the cash dividend program, holders of our common stock will receive dividends when and as declared by our Board of Directors. During the three months ended April 3, 2026, we paid cash dividends of $0.125 per share of our outstanding common stock, totaling $43 million. During the nine months ended April 3, 2026, we paid aggregate cash dividends of $0.350 per share of our outstanding common stock, totaling $120 million, plus $2 million paid to holders of our Preferred Shares in accordance with their participation rights.
Subsequent to quarter-end, on April 29, 2026, our Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.15 per share of our common stock, which will be paid on June 17, 2026 to our shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 5, 2026.
We may modify, suspend, or cancel our cash dividend program in any manner and at any time. The amount of future dividends under our cash dividend program, and the declaration and payment thereof, will be based upon all relevant factors, including our financial position, results of operations, cash flows, capital requirements and restrictions under our Loan Agreement and other financing agreements, and shall be in compliance with applicable law.
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Debt
As described in Part I, Item 1, Note 7, Debt, of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we issued $1.60 billion aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes in November 2023, which bear interest at an annual rate of 3.00% and mature on November 15, 2028 (the “2028 Convertible Notes”). The 2028 Convertible Notes are convertible at the option of any holder beginning August 15, 2028 at a conversion price of approximately $37.72 per share of common stock as of April 3, 2026. Prior to August 15, 2028, if the trading price of our common stock remains above 130% of the conversion price for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during the 30 consecutive trading-day period prior to the end of a calendar quarter, holders of the 2028 Convertible Notes would have the right to convert the 2028 Convertible Notes during the next succeeding calendar quarter. The 2028 Convertible Notes are also convertible prior to August 15, 2028 upon the occurrence of certain corporate events. Upon any conversion of the 2028 Convertible Notes, we will pay cash for the aggregate principal amount of the notes to be converted and pay or deliver, as the case may be, cash, shares of our common stock or a combination thereof, at our election, in respect of the remainder, if any, of our conversion obligation in excess of the aggregate principal amount of the notes being converted. On or after November 15, 2026, we may redeem for cash, at par plus accrued interest, all or any portion of the 2028 Convertible Notes, at our option, if the last reported sale price of our common stock has been at least 130% of the conversion price then in effect for at least 10 trading days during any 20 consecutive trading day period immediately preceding the date of our redemption notice.
During the three months ended April 3, 2026, holders of $32 million aggregate principal amount of the 2028 Convertible Notes tendered them for conversion (the “Tendered Notes”). We made an irrevocable election to settle in cash the conversion obligation in excess of the principal amount of the Tendered Notes, as permitted by the Indenture. Settlement is scheduled for June 2026. We still retain the right to settle any conversion obligation in excess of the principal amount of the remaining 2028 Convertible Notes in cash or shares or a combination thereof, at its election.
The sale price conditional conversion feature of the 2028 Convertible Notes was triggered during the calendar quarter ended March 31, 2026 and, accordingly, the holders of the 2028 Convertible Notes have the right to convert the notes during the succeeding calendar quarter ending June 30, 2026. As a result, the 2028 Convertible Notes have been classified in Current portion of long-term debt in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of April 3, 2026. We will continue to evaluate the conversion feature quarterly to determine if the 2028 Convertible Notes remain convertible in future periods.
In addition to our outstanding debt, as of April 3, 2026, we had $1.25 billion available for borrowing under our revolving credit facility maturing in January 2027 (the “2027 Revolving Credit Facility”), subject to customary conditions under the Loan Agreement. The agreements governing our credit facilities each include limits on secured indebtedness and certain types of unsecured subsidiary indebtedness and require us and certain of our subsidiaries to provide guarantees and collateral to the extent the conditions providing for such guarantees and collateral are met. During the three months ended April 3, 2026, the Company obtained investment grade ratings from two rating agencies and therefore, pursuant to the terms of the Loan Agreement, the guarantees and collateral on the 2027 Revolving Credit Facility were released. The Loan Agreement requires us to comply with a financial leverage ratio covenant. As of April 3, 2026, we were in compliance with the financial covenant. Additional information regarding our indebtedness, including information about availability under our 2027 Revolving Credit Facility and the principal repayment terms, interest rates, covenants, collateral and other key terms of our outstanding indebtedness, is included in Part II, Item 8, Note 8, Debt, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K and Note 7, Debt, of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
We may issue additional debt securities in the future that may be guaranteed by our 100% owned domestic subsidiary, Western Digital Technologies, Inc. (“Guarantor” and, together with Western Digital Corporation, the “Obligor Group”). Such guarantees may be full and unconditional, joint and several, on a secured or unsecured, subordinated or unsubordinated basis, and may be subject to certain customary guarantor release conditions. We conduct operations almost entirely through our subsidiaries. Accordingly, the Obligor Group’s cash flow and ability to service any guaranteed registered debt securities will depend on the earnings of our subsidiaries and the distribution of those earnings to the Obligor Group, including the earnings of the non-guarantor subsidiaries, whether by dividends, loans or otherwise. Holders of such guaranteed registered debt securities would have a direct claim only against the Obligor Group.
The following tables include summarized financial information for the Obligor Group. The financial information for the Obligor Group is presented on combined basis, excluding intercompany balances and transactions between the Company and the Guarantor, excluding net intercompany balances between the Obligor Group and non-guarantor subsidiaries, and excluding investments in and equity in the earnings of non-guarantor subsidiaries. The Obligor Group’s amounts due from, amounts due to, and transactions with non-guarantor subsidiaries have been presented in separate line items in the tables below.
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The assets and liabilities of the Obligor Group include the following:
| April 3, 2026 | June 27, 2025 | ||||||||||
| (in millions) | |||||||||||
| Current assets | $ | 3,509 | $ | 2,992 | |||||||
| Non-current assets | 4,465 | 4,553 | |||||||||
| Net intercompany payables to non-guarantor subsidiaries | (783) | (1,543) | |||||||||
| Current liabilities | 2,714 | 3,800 | |||||||||
| Non-current liabilities | 432 | 2,873 | |||||||||
The operating results of the Obligor Group include the following:
| Nine Months Ended | Year Ended | ||||||||||
| April 3, 2026 | June 27, 2025 | ||||||||||
| (in millions) | |||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 3,949 | $ | 5,249 | |||||||
| Gross profit | 1,658 | 1,941 | |||||||||
| Operating income | 575 | 279 | |||||||||
| Net income (loss) | 4,041 | (320) | |||||||||
Results for the Obligor Group include the following transactions with non-guarantor subsidiaries:
| Nine Months Ended | Year Ended | ||||||||||
| April 3, 2026 | June 27, 2025 | ||||||||||
| (in millions) | |||||||||||
| Intercompany revenue | $ | 5,491 | $ | 1,378 | |||||||
Net intercompany interest income (expense) | (17) | 4 | |||||||||
| Intercompany dividend income | 33 | 2,215 | |||||||||
Purchase Obligations and Other Commitments
In the normal course of business, we enter into purchase orders with suppliers for the purchase of components used to manufacture our products. These purchase orders generally cover forecasted component supplies needed for production during the next quarter, are recorded as a liability upon receipt of the components, and generally may be changed or canceled at any time prior to shipment of the components. We also enter into long-term agreements with suppliers that contain fixed future commitments, which are contingent on certain conditions, such as performance, quality and technology of the vendor’s components. These arrangements are included under “Purchase obligations and other commitments” in the table above.
Global Minimum Tax
As of April 3, 2026, we have accrued GMT liabilities of $62 million that are not expected to be paid until the second quarter of 2028.
Foreign Exchange Contracts
We purchase foreign exchange contracts to hedge the impact of foreign currency fluctuations on certain underlying assets, liabilities and commitments for Operating expenses and product costs denominated in foreign currencies. See Part I, Item 3, Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk, included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional information.
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Indemnifications
In the ordinary course of business, we may provide indemnifications of varying scope and terms to customers, vendors, lessors, business partners and other parties with respect to certain matters, including, but not limited to, losses arising out of our breach of agreements, products or services to be provided by us, environmental compliance or from intellectual property infringement claims made by third parties. In addition, we have entered into indemnification agreements with our directors and certain of our officers that require us, among other things, to indemnify them against certain liabilities that may arise by reason of their status or service as directors or officers. We maintain director and officer insurance, which may cover certain liabilities arising from our obligation to indemnify our directors and officers in certain circumstances.
It is not possible to determine the maximum potential amount under these indemnification agreements due to the limited history of prior indemnification claims and the unique facts and circumstances involved in each particular agreement. Such indemnification agreements may not be subject to maximum loss clauses. Historically, we have not incurred material costs as a result of obligations under these agreements.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
For a description of recently issued and adopted accounting pronouncements, including the respective dates of adoption and expected effects on our results of operations and financial condition, see Part I, Item 1, Note 2, Recent Accounting Pronouncements, of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
We have prepared the accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”). The preparation of the financial statements requires the use of judgments and estimates that affect the reported amounts of revenues, expenses, assets, liabilities and shareholders’ equity. We have adopted accounting policies and practices that are generally accepted in the industry in which we operate. If these estimates differ significantly from actual results, the impact to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements may be material.
There have been no material changes in our critical accounting policies and estimates from those disclosed in our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10‑K. Please refer to Part II, Item 7 of our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10‑K for a discussion of our critical accounting policies and estimates.
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Other than changes to our interest rate risk as a result of the disposal of our variable-rate debt, there have been no material changes to our market risk exposure during the nine months ended April 3, 2026 from those disclosed in Part II, Item 7A, Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk in our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Foreign Currency Risk
We performed sensitivity analyses as of April 3, 2026, using a modeling technique that measures the change in the fair values arising from a hypothetical 10% adverse movement in the levels of foreign currency exchange rates relative to the U.S. dollar, with all other variables held constant. The analyses cover all of our foreign currency derivative contracts used to offset the underlying exposures. The foreign currency exchange rates used in performing the sensitivity analyses were based on market rates in effect at April 3, 2026. The sensitivity analyses indicated that a hypothetical 10% adverse movement in foreign currency exchange rates relative to the U.S. dollar would result in a foreign exchange fair value loss of $72 million at April 3, 2026.
Interest Rate Risk
While we have historically held a balance of fixed and variable rate debt, as of April 3, 2026, our only outstanding debt was $1.60 billion principal amount of our fixed-rate 3.00% convertible notes due 2028.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As required by Rule 13a-15(b) promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting
There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended April 3, 2026, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
See Note 14, Legal Proceedings of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for disclosures regarding certain legal proceedings, which are incorporated by reference herein.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
We have described under the heading “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results of operations and financial condition to vary materially from past, or from anticipated future, results of operations and financial condition. There have been no material changes from these risk factors previously described in Part I, Item 1A of our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K. These risks and uncertainties are not the only risks facing us. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations or the market price of our common stock.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Repurchases of Equity Securities
The following table provides information about repurchases by us of shares of our common stock during the quarter ended April 3, 2026:
| (in millions, except average price paid per share) | Total Number of Shares Purchased | Average Price Paid per Share(1) | Total Number of Shares Purchased As Part of Publicly Announced Program(2) | Maximum Value of Shares that May Yet be Purchased Under the Program(2) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Jan. 3, 2026 - Jan. 30, 2026 | 0.9 | $ | 219.57 | 0.9 | $ | 494 | |||||||||||||||||
| Jan. 31, 2026 - Feb. 27, 2026 | 0.9 | 280.22 | 0.9 | $ | 4,244 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Feb. 28, 2026 - Apr. 3, 2026 | 1.1 | 276.32 | 1.1 | $ | 3,932 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total for the quarter ended Apr. 3, 2026 | 2.9 | $ | 260.51 | 2.9 | |||||||||||||||||||
(1) Includes commissions.
(2) On May 9, 2025, our Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program for the repurchase of up to $2.00 billion of our common stock, and on February 2, 2026, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $4.00 billion of the Company’s common stock. There is no expiration date for the share repurchase program. Repurchases under the share repurchase program may be made in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions and may be made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan. We expect share repurchases to be funded principally by operating cash flows. The amount and timing of share repurchases will depend on market conditions and other corporate considerations. We may suspend or discontinue the share repurchase program at any time.
Item 5. Other Information
During the quarter ended April 3, 2026, the following director and officers (as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) of the Exchange Act) adopted a trading arrangement for the purchase or sale of securities of Western Digital that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c) of the Exchange Act (“Rule 10b5-1 Plan”):
•Martin I. Cole , a director of the Company, adopted a Rule 10b5-1 Plan on March 5, 2026 . Under this plan, up to an aggregate of 12,000 shares of the Company’s common stock may be sold before the plan expires on October 31, 2026 .
•Irving Tan , Chief Executive Officer of the Company , adopted a Rule 10b5-1 Plan on February 5, 2026 . Under this plan, up to an aggregate of 80,000 shares of the Company’s common stock may be sold before the plan expires on May 31, 2027 .
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•Cynthia Tregillis , Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary of the Company, adopted a Rule 10b5-1 Plan on March 6, 2026 . Under this plan, up to an aggregate of 27,765 shares of the Company’s common stock may be sold before the plan expires on December 31, 2027 .
Item 6. Exhibits
The exhibits listed in the Exhibit Index below are filed or furnished with, or incorporated by reference in, this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, as specified in the Exhibit List. Certain agreements listed in the Exhibit Index that we have filed or incorporated by reference may contain representations and warranties by us or our subsidiaries. These representations and warranties have been made solely for the benefit of the other party or parties to such agreements and (i) may have been qualified by disclosures made to such other party or parties, (ii) were made only as of the date of such agreements or such other date(s) as may be specified in such agreements and are subject to more recent developments, which may not be fully reflected in our public disclosures, (iii) may reflect the allocation of risk among the parties to such agreements and (iv) may apply materiality standards different from what may be viewed as material to investors. Accordingly, these representations and warranties may not describe the actual state of affairs at the date hereof and should not be relied upon.
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit Number | Description | |||||||
2.1 | Separation and Distribution Agreement, dated as of February 21, 2025, by and between Western Digital Corporation and Sandisk Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company on February 24, 2025)# | |||||||
3.1 | Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Western Digital Corporation, as amended to date (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by the Company on August 20, 2024) | |||||||
3.2 | Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights of Series A Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company on February 1, 2023) | |||||||
3.3 | Amended and Restated Bylaws of Western Digital Corporation, as amended effective as of March 13, 2025 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company on March 13, 2025) | |||||||
3.4 | Certificate of Elimination of Series A Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock of Western Digital Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company on February 24, 2026) | |||||||
10.1 | Amendment No. 6, dated as of February 5, 2026, to the Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, dated as of January 7, 2022, by and among Western Digital Corporation, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and the lenders party thereto† | |||||||
31.1 | Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002† | |||||||
31.2 | Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002† | |||||||
32.1 | Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002* | |||||||
32.2 | Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002* | |||||||
| 101.INS | XBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document. | |||||||
| 101.SCH | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document† | |||||||
| 101.CAL | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document† | |||||||
| 101.LAB | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document† | |||||||
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† Filed with this report.
* Furnished with this report.
# Schedules and exhibits have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(a)(5) of Regulation S-K. The Registrant agrees to furnish supplementally a copy of any omitted schedule or exhibit to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| WESTERN DIGITAL CORPORATION | ||||||||
| By: | /s/ Brad Feller | |||||||
| Brad Feller | ||||||||
| Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer | ||||||||
| (Principal Accounting Officer and Duly Authorized Officer) | ||||||||
Dated: April 30, 2026
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FAQ
How did Western Digital (WDC) perform financially in the latest quarter?
Western Digital delivered much stronger results. Quarterly revenue rose to $3.34 billion from $2.29 billion, with gross margin improving to 50.2%. Net income from continuing operations reached $3.21 billion, helped by higher HDD demand, better pricing and a large gain on its Sandisk stake.
What drove Western Digital’s revenue growth across end markets?
Growth was led by the Cloud segment. Cloud revenue climbed to $2.97 billion, 89% of total, driven by a 36% increase in exabytes sold and a 9% higher average selling price per exabyte. Client and Consumer segments also posted double‑digit percentage revenue gains year over year.
What changes occurred in Western Digital’s capital structure and leverage?
Debt declined significantly and equity increased. Total debt dropped to $1.60 billion from $4.75 billion, mainly by redeeming senior notes and retiring Term Loan A‑3. The company also converted all preferred stock into 7 million common shares, simplifying its capital stack and lowering future interest expense.
How much cash flow and liquidity does Western Digital (WDC) have?
Cash generation and liquidity are strong. Net cash provided by operating activities totaled $2.54 billion over nine months. At period‑end, cash and cash equivalents were $2.05 billion, supplemented by a fully available $1.25 billion revolving credit facility and a reduced debt load.