WESTERN DIGITAL CORPORATION (WDC) Return on equity 2017–2025
WESTERN DIGITAL CORPORATION (WDC) return on equity by fiscal year — reported net income divided by year-end shareholders’ equity.
35.6%FY2025 · since FY2017: 3.5% → 35.6%
| Fiscal year | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 35.6% | +42.9 pp |
| FY2024 | -7.4% | +8.0 pp |
| FY2023 | -15.4% | -27.9 pp |
| FY2022 | 12.5% | +4.9 pp |
| FY2021 | 7.6% | +10.2 pp |
| FY2020 | -2.6% | +4.9 pp |
| FY2019 | -7.6% | -13.4 pp |
| FY2018 | 5.9% | +2.4 pp |
| FY2017 | 3.5% | — |
ROE = reported net income ÷ reported year-end shareholders’ equity for the same fiscal year. Heavy buybacks shrink equity and can push ROE very high (or negative-equity years drop out).
Source: SEC XBRL filings · For reference only · Not investment advice