Other Income & Expense
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt
Western Digital Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt decreased by 445.0% to -$545.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther Income & Expense
CategoryLeverage
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2023
Last reportedQ3 2026Apr 30, 2026
How to read this metric
A loss may indicate the cost of refinancing to achieve better long-term terms, while a gain may reflect favorable market conditions or debt buybacks.
Detailed definition
Gain or loss on debt extinguishment represents the financial impact of retiring debt before its scheduled maturity date....
Peer comparison
Standard non-operating item; comparable to debt refinancing costs at other large-cap firms.
Metric ID:
gain_loss_on_debt_extinguishmentHistorical Data
11 periods
| Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q3 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | -$100.00M | -$545.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | -445.0% |
Range-$545.00M – $0.00
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Western Digital's gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt?
- Western Digital (WDC) reported gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt of -$545.00M in Q1 2026.
- What does gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt mean?
- The financial gain or loss from paying off debt early.