Operating
Loss on Debt Extinguishment
Western Digital Loss on Debt Extinguishment decreased by 445.0% to -$545.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLeverage
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2023
Last reportedQ3 2026Apr 30, 2026
How to read this metric
While it represents a one-time cost, it may signal a strategic move to lower future interest expenses or improve the debt maturity profile.
Detailed definition
This represents the non-cash loss incurred when a company retires debt before its scheduled maturity date, typically thr...
Peer comparison
Frequently observed in companies actively managing their capital structure and interest rate exposure.
Metric ID:
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 loss on debt extinguishment?
- Western Digital (WDC) reported loss on debt extinguishment of -$545.00M in Q1 2026.
- What does loss on debt extinguishment mean?
- The cost of paying off debt earlier than the original contract terms.