EBITDA for Western Digital (WDC)
According to Western Digital's latest reported financial statements, the company's current EBITDA (TTM) is $4.32B USD. EBITDA stands for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It is a common proxy for operating cash generation that strips out non-cash charges (depreciation and amortization) and capital structure effects (interest, taxes). Useful for comparing companies with different leverage and asset bases — see operating income and net income for fully GAAP figures.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
Currently viewingEBITDASwitch metric
TTM (last 4 quarters)
$4.32B
YoY change
+697.5%
5Y CAGR
+0.1%
Peak year (2018)
$4.82B
Cumulative EBITDA
$41.87B
EBITDA history chart for Western Digital (WDC) from 1986 to 2025
EBITDA history table for Western Digital (WDC) from 1986 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | EBITDA | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.94B | +697.5% | ||
| 2024 | $243.00M | -15.9% | ||
| 2023 | $289.00M | -91.5% | ||
| 2022 | $3.40B | +38.1% | ||
| 2021 | $2.46B | +27.5% | ||
| 2020 | $1.93B | -3.1% | ||
| 2019 | $1.99B | -58.6% | ||
| 2018 | $4.82B | +28.7% | ||
| 2017 | $3.74B | +138.0% | ||
| 2016 | $1.57B | -42.6% | ||
| 2015 | $2.74B | -10.2% | ||
| 2014 | $3.05B | +21.6% | ||
| 2013 | $2.51B | -3.8% | ||
| 2012 | $2.61B | +87.4% | ||
| 2011 | $1.39B | -31.7% | ||
| 2010 | $2.04B | +102.5% | ||
| 2009 | $1.01B | -30.4% | ||
| 2008 | $1.45B | +131.4% | ||
| 2007 | $625.00M | +19.0% | ||
| 2006 | $525.00M | +61.2% | ||
| 2005 | $325.70M | +28.3% | ||
| 2004 | $253.90M | +7.0% | ||
| 2003 | $237.20M | +145.9% | ||
| 2002 | $96.47M | +217.0% | ||
| 2001 | $30.43M | -116.0% | ||
| 2000 | -$189.76M | -33.4% | ||
| 1999 | -$284.80M | +50.5% | ||
| 1998 | -$189.20M | -151.8% | ||
| 1997 | $365.10M | +183.0% | ||
| 1996 | $129.00M | -27.0% | ||
| 1995 | $176.60M | +27.9% | ||
| 1994 | $138.10M | +216.0% | ||
| 1993 | $43.70M | -369.8% | ||
| 1992 | -$16.20M | -192.0% | ||
| 1991 | $17.60M | -79.9% | ||
| 1990 | $87.50M | -15.9% | ||
| 1989 | $104.00M | +21.6% | ||
| 1988 | $85.50M | +12.1% | ||
| 1987 | $76.30M | +75.4% | ||
| 1986 | $43.50M | — |
EBITDA values are taken from Western Digital's reported income statements (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
As of the 2025 fiscal year, Western Digital (WDC) reported EBITDA of $1.94B – surged 697.5% year-over-year.
Western Digital EBITDA has recorded the values shown across consecutive periods, with a +0.1% compound annual growth rate over 2020–2025 (5 years).
Western Digital EBITDA plunged from $4.82B in 2018 to $1.94B in 2025, a 59.8% drawdown.
Across the available history, EBITDA reached its high of $4.82B in 2018 and its low of -$284.80M in 1999.
Western Digital (WDC) sits 9th of 8 Technology peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $89.57B.
Western Digital EBITDA by Year
Western Digital EBITDA 2025: $1.94B
Western Digital EBITDA in 2025 was $1.94B, surged 697.5% from 2024.
Western Digital EBITDA 2024: $243.00M
Western Digital EBITDA in 2024 was $243.00M, declined 15.9% below 2023.
Western Digital EBITDA 2023: $289.00M
Western Digital EBITDA in 2023 was $289.00M, plunged 91.5% below 2022.
Western Digital EBITDA 2022: $3.40B
Western Digital EBITDA in 2022 was $3.40B, surged 38.1% from 2021.
Western Digital EBITDA 2021: $2.46B
Western Digital EBITDA in 2021 was $2.46B.
See more financial history for Western Digital (WDC).
Sector peers — EBITDA
Companies in the same sector as Western Digital, ranked by their latest EBITDA.
| Company | EBITDA | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $2.75T | Technology |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $160.16B | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $144.55B | Technology |
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $144.43B | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $34.71B | Technology |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $18.49B | Technology |
| ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) | $12.55B | Technology |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) | $7.28B | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is Western Digital's EBITDA?
- Latest reported EBITDA for Western Digital (WDC) is $4.32B (period ending January 2, 2026).
How has Western Digital EBITDA changed year-over-year?
- Western Digital (WDC) EBITDA changed +697.5% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Western Digital EBITDA?
- Western Digital (WDC) EBITDA compound annual growth rate is +0.1% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Western Digital EBITDA hit its highest annual value?
- Western Digital EBITDA reached its highest annual value of $4.82B in 2018.
What was Western Digital EBITDA in 2024?
- Western Digital (WDC) EBITDA in 2024 was $243.00M.
What was Western Digital EBITDA in 2025?
- Western Digital (WDC) EBITDA in 2025 was $1.94B.
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