Western Digital posts fiscal Q2 2026 results update
Western Digital Corporation filed a current report to furnish its financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended January 2, 2026.
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8-K
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Western Digital Corporation filed a current report to furnish its financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended January 2, 2026. The company released these results through a press release dated January 29, 2026, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference.
The company specifies that this results release is being furnished rather than filed under securities laws, which limits certain liability and incorporation effects unless specifically referenced in future registration statements or other documents.
8-K Event Classification
Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
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What did Western Digital (WDC) disclose in its January 29, 2026 current report?
Western Digital disclosed that it announced financial results for its fiscal second quarter ended January 2, 2026. The results are provided through a press release dated January 29, 2026, which is attached to the report as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference.
Which period do Western Digital’s newly announced results cover?
The newly announced results cover Western Digital’s fiscal second quarter ended January 2, 2026. The company states in the report that the attached press release provides these financial results, giving investors information about performance for that specific fiscal quarter end date.
How does Western Digital present its fiscal Q2 2026 results in this filing?
Western Digital presents its fiscal Q2 2026 results by furnishing, rather than filing, a press release as Exhibit 99.1. The report explains that this information is not deemed filed for certain liability purposes unless specifically incorporated into future Securities Act or Exchange Act documents.
What is Exhibit 99.1 in Western Digital’s January 29, 2026 report?
Exhibit 99.1 is a press release issued by Western Digital on January 29, 2026. The press release announces financial results for the company’s fiscal second quarter ended January 2, 2026 and is incorporated into the report by reference as the primary source of detailed figures.
Who signed Western Digital’s January 29, 2026 current report?
The report was signed on behalf of Western Digital Corporation by Cynthia Tregillis. She is identified in the document as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, acting as an authorized signatory for the company under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 29, 2026
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On January 29, 2026 , Western Digital Corporation (the “Company”) announced financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended January 2, 2026. A copy of the press release making this announcement is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
99. 1 Press Release issued by Western Digital Corporation on January 29, 2026 announcing financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended January 2, 2026.
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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| By: | /s/ Cynthia Tregillis | |||||||||||||||||||
| Cynthia Tregillis | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary | ||||||||||||||||||||
Date: January 29, 2026