Cash on Hand for Western Digital (WDC)
According to Western Digital's latest reported financial statements, the company's latest reported cash and short-term investments is $1.98B USD. Cash on hand here is cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments reported at the end of each period — the most liquid assets on the balance sheet. Compare with total debt for a net cash/debt picture and with total assets for the share of assets held in cash.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$1.98B
YoY change
+59.1%
5Y CAGR
-4.1%
Peak year (2016)
$8.38B
Latest annual
$2.47B
Cash on Hand history chart for Western Digital (WDC) from 1986 to 2025
Cash on Hand history table for Western Digital (WDC) from 1986 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Cash on Hand | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.47B | +59.1% | ||
| 2024 | $1.55B | -23.3% | ||
| 2023 | $2.02B | -13.1% | ||
| 2022 | $2.33B | -30.9% | ||
| 2021 | $3.37B | +10.6% | ||
| 2020 | $3.05B | -11.8% | ||
| 2019 | $3.46B | -31.0% | ||
| 2018 | $5.00B | -21.2% | ||
| 2017 | $6.35B | -24.2% | ||
| 2016 | $8.38B | +58.5% | ||
| 2015 | $5.29B | +3.9% | ||
| 2014 | $5.09B | +18.1% | ||
| 2013 | $4.31B | +34.3% | ||
| 2012 | $3.21B | -8.1% | ||
| 2011 | $3.49B | +27.7% | ||
| 2010 | $2.73B | +52.4% | ||
| 2009 | $1.79B | +62.5% | ||
| 2008 | $1.10B | +21.7% | ||
| 2007 | $907.00M | +29.8% | ||
| 2006 | $699.00M | +16.8% | ||
| 2005 | $598.40M | +58.4% | ||
| 2004 | $377.80M | -3.9% | ||
| 2003 | $393.20M | +75.7% | ||
| 2002 | $223.73M | +33.5% | ||
| 2001 | $167.58M | -8.9% | ||
| 2000 | $184.02M | -18.6% | ||
| 1999 | $226.10M | -50.8% | ||
| 1998 | $459.80M | +120.7% | ||
| 1997 | $208.30M | +14.1% | ||
| 1996 | $182.60M | -16.0% | ||
| 1995 | $217.50M | -10.7% | ||
| 1994 | $243.50M | +620.4% | ||
| 1993 | $33.80M | 0.0% | ||
| 1992 | $33.80M | -6.4% | ||
| 1991 | $36.10M | -8.1% | ||
| 1990 | $39.30M | -3.0% | ||
| 1989 | $40.50M | +42.1% | ||
| 1988 | $28.50M | -54.1% | ||
| 1987 | $62.10M | +40.8% | ||
| 1986 | $44.10M | — |
Cash on Hand values are taken from Western Digital's reported balance sheets (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
2025's annual cash and short-term investments for Western Digital (WDC) came in at $2.47B – surged 59.1% year-over-year.
Across 2020–2025 (5 years), Western Digital cash and short-term investments produced a CAGR of -4.1% – with a net decline across the window.
Western Digital cash and short-term investments plunged from $8.38B in 2016 to $2.47B in 2025, a 70.5% drawdown.
Across the available history, cash and short-term investments reached its high of $8.38B in 2016 and its low of $28.50M in 1988.
Among 8 Technology peers, Western Digital (WDC) ranks 9th; the peer median for cash and short-term investments is $35.44B.
Western Digital Cash on Hand by Year
Western Digital Cash on Hand 2025: $2.47B
Western Digital cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $2.47B, surged 59.1% from 2024.
Western Digital Cash on Hand 2024: $1.55B
Western Digital cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $1.55B, declined 23.3% below 2023.
Western Digital Cash on Hand 2023: $2.02B
Western Digital cash and short-term investments in 2023 was $2.02B, declined 13.1% below 2022.
Western Digital Cash on Hand 2022: $2.33B
Western Digital cash and short-term investments in 2022 was $2.33B, plunged 30.9% below 2021.
Western Digital Cash on Hand 2021: $3.37B
Western Digital cash and short-term investments in 2021 was $3.37B.
See more financial history for Western Digital (WDC).
Sector peers — Cash on Hand
Companies in the same sector as Western Digital, ranked by their latest cash and short-term investments.
| Company | Cash on Hand | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $3.06T | Technology |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $94.56B | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $62.56B | Technology |
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $54.70B | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $16.18B | Technology |
| ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) | $13.32B | Technology |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) | $10.55B | Technology |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $10.31B | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is Western Digital's cash and short-term investments?
- Latest reported cash and short-term investments for Western Digital (WDC) is $1.98B (period ending January 2, 2026).
How has Western Digital cash and short-term investments changed year-over-year?
- Western Digital (WDC) cash and short-term investments changed +59.1% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Western Digital cash and short-term investments?
- Western Digital (WDC) cash and short-term investments compound annual growth rate is -4.1% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Western Digital cash and short-term investments hit its highest annual value?
- Western Digital cash and short-term investments reached its highest annual value of $8.38B in 2016.
What was Western Digital cash and short-term investments in 2024?
- Western Digital (WDC) cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $1.55B.
What was Western Digital cash and short-term investments in 2025?
- Western Digital (WDC) cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $2.47B.
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