Gross Profit for Western Digital (WDC)
According to Western Digital's latest reported financial statements, the company's current gross profit (TTM) is $4.59B USD. Gross profit equals revenue minus the cost of goods sold (COGS) — what remains from sales after the direct cost of producing the product or service. It does not yet subtract operating expenses, interest, or taxes (see operating income and net income for those steps). Higher gross profit (and gross margin) generally signals pricing power and production efficiency.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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TTM (last 4 quarters)
$4.59B
YoY change
+108.2%
5Y CAGR
-0.5%
Peak year (2018)
$7.71B
Cumulative gross profit
$73.66B
Gross Profit history chart for Western Digital (WDC) from 1986 to 2025
Gross Profit history table for Western Digital (WDC) from 1986 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Gross Profit | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.69B | +108.2% | ||
| 2024 | $1.77B | +27.5% | ||
| 2023 | $1.39B | -76.3% | ||
| 2022 | $5.87B | +29.9% | ||
| 2021 | $4.52B | +19.6% | ||
| 2020 | $3.78B | +0.8% | ||
| 2019 | $3.75B | -51.3% | ||
| 2018 | $7.71B | +26.9% | ||
| 2017 | $6.07B | +76.8% | ||
| 2016 | $3.44B | -18.6% | ||
| 2015 | $4.22B | -3.2% | ||
| 2014 | $4.36B | -0.1% | ||
| 2013 | $4.36B | +19.9% | ||
| 2012 | $3.64B | +103.1% | ||
| 2011 | $1.79B | -25.4% | ||
| 2010 | $2.40B | +79.6% | ||
| 2009 | $1.34B | -23.1% | ||
| 2008 | $1.74B | +93.2% | ||
| 2007 | $900.00M | +8.7% | ||
| 2006 | $828.00M | +40.4% | ||
| 2005 | $589.60M | +27.8% | ||
| 2004 | $461.40M | +4.2% | ||
| 2003 | $442.90M | +57.3% | ||
| 2002 | $281.60M | +35.6% | ||
| 2001 | $207.74M | +2062.8% | ||
| 2000 | $9.61M | -92.5% | ||
| 1999 | $128.20M | -37.9% | ||
| 1998 | $206.60M | -71.1% | ||
| 1997 | $713.80M | +64.6% | ||
| 1996 | $433.60M | -0.9% | ||
| 1995 | $437.70M | +20.2% | ||
| 1994 | $364.10M | +54.4% | ||
| 1993 | $235.80M | +46.1% | ||
| 1992 | $161.40M | -25.6% | ||
| 1991 | $216.90M | -30.0% | ||
| 1990 | $309.70M | -4.9% | ||
| 1989 | $325.60M | +27.3% | ||
| 1988 | $255.80M | +35.9% | ||
| 1987 | $188.20M | +65.7% | ||
| 1986 | $113.60M | — |
Gross Profit 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 gross profit of $3.69B – surged 108.2% year-over-year.
Across 2020–2025 (5 years), Western Digital gross profit produced a CAGR of -0.5% – sustaining 2 straight years of year-over-year growth.
Western Digital gross profit peaked at $7.71B in 2018; the latest annual figure is $3.69B in 2025 (52.1% below peak).
The dataset's maximum gross profit sits at $7.71B (2018); the minimum reading of $9.61M dates to 2000.
Western Digital (WDC) sits 9th of 8 Technology peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $98.38B.
Western Digital Gross Profit by Year
Western Digital Gross Profit 2025: $3.69B
Western Digital gross profit in 2025 was $3.69B, surged 108.2% from 2024.
Western Digital Gross Profit 2024: $1.77B
Western Digital gross profit in 2024 was $1.77B, grew 27.5% from 2023.
Western Digital Gross Profit 2023: $1.39B
Western Digital gross profit in 2023 was $1.39B, plunged 76.3% below 2022.
Western Digital Gross Profit 2022: $5.87B
Western Digital gross profit in 2022 was $5.87B, grew 29.9% from 2021.
Western Digital Gross Profit 2021: $4.52B
Western Digital gross profit in 2021 was $4.52B.
See more financial history for Western Digital (WDC).
Sector peers — Gross Profit
Companies in the same sector as Western Digital, ranked by their latest gross profit.
| Company | Gross Profit | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $2.30T | Technology |
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $195.20B | Technology |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $193.89B | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $153.46B | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $43.29B | Technology |
| ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) | $17.26B | Technology |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) | $17.15B | Technology |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $14.87B | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is Western Digital's gross profit?
- Latest reported gross profit for Western Digital (WDC) is $4.59B (period ending January 2, 2026).
How has Western Digital gross profit changed year-over-year?
- Western Digital (WDC) gross profit changed +108.2% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Western Digital gross profit?
- Western Digital (WDC) gross profit compound annual growth rate is -0.5% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Western Digital gross profit hit its highest annual value?
- Western Digital gross profit reached its highest annual value of $7.71B in 2018.
What was Western Digital gross profit in 2024?
- Western Digital (WDC) gross profit in 2024 was $1.77B.
What was Western Digital gross profit in 2025?
- Western Digital (WDC) gross profit in 2025 was $3.69B.
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