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Western Digital Corporation (WDC) Free Cash Flow (FCF): $1.28B

The free cash flow (FCF) for Western Digital Corporation (WDC) is $1.28B. It is above its 12-month average by 410.54% ($251.50M).

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WDC Free Cash Flow (FCF)
$1.28B+264.40% 1Y
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WDC Free Cash Flow (FCF) Metrics

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF)

$1.28B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG TTM

$251.50M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 3Y

$15.25M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 5Y

$188.83M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 10Y

$1.02B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 15Y

$1.25B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 20Y

$1.06B

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+410.54%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+8319.67%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+579.96%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+25.79%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+2.64%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+21.43%

FCF Analysis

Free Cash Flow (TTM)

$1.28B

FCF Yield

1.49%

Price/FCF

67.0

Formula: FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures

Why FCF matters:

  • Shows actual cash available (not accounting earnings)
  • Funds dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction
  • Less susceptible to accounting manipulation than net income
  • Key metric for DCF valuation models

Western Digital Corporation Free Cash Flow (FCF) Formula & Definition

Free Cash Flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures. It's the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Western Digital Corporation Free Cash Flow (FCF) FAQ

What is the free cash flow (FCF) for Western Digital Corporation (WDC)?
The free cash flow (FCF) for WDC stock is $1.28B.
What is the TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for Western Digital Corporation (WDC)?
The TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for WDC stock is $251.50M.
What is the 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Western Digital Corporation (WDC)?
The 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for WDC stock is $15.25M.
What is the 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Western Digital Corporation (WDC)?
The 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for WDC stock is $188.83M.
What is the 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Western Digital Corporation (WDC)?
The 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for WDC stock is $1.02B.
What is the 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Western Digital Corporation (WDC)?
The 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for WDC stock is $1.25B.
What is the 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Western Digital Corporation (WDC)?
The 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for WDC stock is $1.06B.

Western Digital Corporation Free Cash Flow (FCF) History

DATEFREE CASH FLOW (FCF)
2025-06-27$1.28B
2024-06-28$-781.00M
2023-06-30$-1.22B
2022-07-01$773.00M
2021-07-02$895.00M
2020-07-03$177.00M
2019-06-30$790.00M
2018-06-30$3.40B
2017-06-30$2.88B
2016-06-30$1.40B
2015-06-30$1.63B
2014-06-30$2.19B
2013-06-30$2.17B
2012-06-30$2.35B
2011-06-30$877.00M
2010-06-30$1.21B
2009-06-30$786.00M
2008-06-30$784.00M
2007-06-30$294.00M
2006-06-30$99.60M
2005-06-30$227.30M
2004-06-30$58.30M
2003-06-30$218.90M
2002-06-30$35.01M
2001-06-30$-154.00M
2000-06-30$-174.01M
1999-06-30$-246.10M
1998-06-30$-237.60M
1997-06-30$98.20M
1996-06-30$-50.40M

About Western Digital Corporation

Western Digital Corporation designs, manufactures, and markets a broad range of data storage devices and software solutions across the United States, China, Hong Kong, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the rest of Asia, serving an international market. The company's product lineup includes client devices such as hard disk drives (HDDs) and solid-state drives (SSDs) for computing platforms like desktops, notebooks, smart video systems, gaming consoles, and set-top boxes. They also provide flash-based embedded storage solutions for mobile phones, tablets, laptops, and various portable and wearable technologies, extending into automotive, Internet of Things (IoT), industrial, and connected home applications. Additionally, Western Digital produces flash-based memory wafers. For data centers, their offerings comprise enterprise helium hard drives and sophisticated flash-based SSDs, often bundled with software tailored for enterprise servers, online transaction processing, data analysis, and other business applications. This segment also includes comprehensive data storage systems, tiered storage models, and various data storage platforms. Consumer-oriented client solutions consist of external HDDs in both mobile and desktop configurations, portable SSDs, and removable memory cards compatible with mobile phones, tablets, imaging systems, cameras, and smart video systems. Furthermore, they offer universal serial bus (USB) flash drives for computing and general consumer markets, alongside wireless drive products designed for on-the-go content backup and high-definition streaming of media and documents to tablets, smartphones, and PCs. Western Digital sells its diverse portfolio through original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), distributors, dealers, resellers, and retailers, utilizing its prominent G-Technology, SanDisk, and WD brands. Founded in 1970, the corporation is headquartered in San Jose, California.

San Jose, CA
40,000 employees
Technology / Computer Hardware
Sector
Technology
Industry
Computer Hardware
CEO
Tiang Yew Tan