Current Liabilities

Accrued Income Taxes, Current

Western Digital Accrued Income Taxes, Current decreased by 9.4% to $202.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 45.8%, from $373.00M to $202.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Accrued Income Taxes, Current shows an upward trend with a 32.1% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2021
Last reportedQ3 2026Apr 30, 2026

How to read this metric

Fluctuations generally track with changes in taxable income and the timing of tax payments to government authorities.

Detailed definition

This represents the amount of income tax currently owed to tax authorities for the current period. It reflects the compa...

Peer comparison

Standard across all corporations; reflects the immediate cash impact of tax obligations.

Metric ID: current_liabilities_accrued_income_taxes_current

Historical Data

17 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26
Value$263.00M$869.00M$986.00M$1.03B$1.01B$999.00M$675.00M$506.00M$476.00M$471.00M$448.00M$468.00M$373.00M$800.00M$298.00M$223.00M$202.00M
QoQ Change+230.4%+13.5%+4.0%-1.2%-1.4%-32.4%-25.0%-5.9%-1.1%-4.9%+4.5%-20.3%+114.5%-62.7%-25.2%-9.4%
YoY Change+230.4%+15.0%-31.5%-50.6%-53.0%-52.9%-33.6%-7.5%-21.6%+69.9%-33.5%-52.4%-45.8%
Range$202.00M$1.03B
CAGR-6.4%
Avg YoY Growth-5.2%
Median YoY Growth-33.5%
Current Streak3 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Western Digital's accrued income taxes, current?
Western Digital (WDC) reported accrued income taxes, current of $202.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Western Digital's accrued income taxes, current changed year-over-year?
Western Digital's accrued income taxes, current decreased by 45.8% year-over-year, from $373.00M to $202.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Western Digital's accrued income taxes, current?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Western Digital's accrued income taxes, current has grown at a 32.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $263.00M to $800.00M.
What does accrued income taxes, current mean?
The amount of income tax the company currently owes for the year.