Western Digital exec sells 8,518 company shares

Western Digital Corp executive Gubbi Vidyadhara K, Chief of Global Operations, sold 8,518 shares of common stock in an open-market transaction.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Western Digital Corp executive Gubbi Vidyadhara K, Chief of Global Operations, sold 8,518 shares of common stock in an open-market transaction. The shares were sold at an average price of $255.325 per share. After this sale, he continues to hold 99,276 Western Digital shares directly.

Insights

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Routine open-market sale; executive retains a substantial share position.

Chief of Global Operations Gubbi Vidyadhara K sold 8,518 shares of Western Digital common stock at an average price of $255.325 per share. The transaction is coded as an open-market sale, indicating an active decision to dispose of shares.

Following the sale, he still directly owns 99,276 shares, which suggests the transaction affects only a relatively small portion of his overall stake. There are no derivative holdings disclosed in this filing, so the visible equity exposure is entirely through common stock as of the reported date.

The filing does not reference a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, so the timing appears discretionary based on the available data. Future Form 4 filings may provide additional context on whether this sale is part of a broader pattern or a one-time liquidity event.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 8,518 shares

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Gubbi Vidyadhara K

Role Chief of Global Operations

Sold 8,518 shs ($2.17M)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	8,518	$255.325	$2.17M

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 99,276 shares (Direct)

FAQ

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What insider transaction did Western Digital (WDC) report for Gubbi Vidyadhara K?

Western Digital reported that executive Gubbi Vidyadhara K sold 8,518 shares of common stock. The open-market sale occurred at an average price of $255.325 per share, reflecting a discretionary disposal of stock while he maintained a significant remaining ownership position.

How many Western Digital (WDC) shares did the executive sell and at what price?

Gubbi Vidyadhara K sold 8,518 Western Digital shares at an average price of $255.325 each. This open-market transaction converts a portion of his equity stake into cash while leaving a large balance of shares still held directly after the sale.

How many Western Digital (WDC) shares does Gubbi Vidyadhara K hold after the sale?

After the reported transaction, Gubbi Vidyadhara K directly owns 99,276 Western Digital shares. This indicates that, despite selling 8,518 shares, he retains a substantial equity position in the company, aligning his financial interests with other shareholders over the longer term.

What role does Gubbi Vidyadhara K hold at Western Digital (WDC)?

Gubbi Vidyadhara K serves as Western Digital’s Chief of Global Operations. His position places him in a senior leadership role overseeing worldwide operational activities, making his equity transactions relevant for investors tracking insider alignment with the company’s performance and strategy.

Was the Western Digital (WDC) insider transaction an open-market sale or another type?

The filing classifies the transaction as an open-market sale of common stock. This means the 8,518 shares were sold into the market rather than being a tax withholding, gift, or derivative exercise, which gives the transaction clearer economic signaling compared with purely administrative movements.

Does the Western Digital (WDC) Form 4 show any remaining derivative positions for the executive?

The Form 4 derivative summary is empty, indicating no derivative positions such as options or warrants are reported in this filing. The executive’s disclosed exposure is therefore entirely in common stock, represented by the 99,276 shares held directly after the sale.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 03/10/2026 - 05:44 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Gubbi Vidyadhara K

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O WESTERN DIGITAL CORPORATION

5601 GREAT OAKS PARKWAY

(Street)

SAN JOSE CA 95119

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
WESTERN DIGITAL CORP [ WDC ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief of Global Operations

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/06/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	03/06/2026		S		8,518	D	$255.325	99,276	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

	By: /s/ Sandra Garcia Attorney-in-Fact For: Vidyadhara Gubbi	03/10/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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