Operating Expenses
Business realignment charges
Western Digital Business realignment charges decreased by 18.2% to $45.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2023
Last reportedQ3 2026Apr 30, 2026
How to read this metric
High charges indicate significant organizational change, which may lead to future efficiency gains but signals current operational friction.
Detailed definition
Business realignment charges represent costs associated with restructuring, such as severance pay, facility closures, or...
Peer comparison
Common in mature industries undergoing transformation; peers often report these as 'adjusted' items to show core performance.
Metric ID:
operating_expenses_business_realignment_chargesHistorical Data
14 periods
| Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 | Q3 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $36.50M | $36.50M | $36.50M | $36.50M | $52.25M | $52.25M | $52.25M | $52.25M | $3.00M | -$10.00M | $0.00 | $3.00M | $55.00M | $45.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +43.2% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | -94.3% | -433.3% | +100.0% | — | >999% | -18.2% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +43.2% | +43.2% | +43.2% | +43.2% | -94.3% | -119.1% | -100.0% | +0.0% | +650.0% | — |
Range-$10.00M – $55.00M
CAGR+6.7%
Avg YoY Growth+56.6%
Median YoY Growth+43.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Western Digital's business realignment charges?
- Western Digital (WDC) reported business realignment charges of $45.00M in Q1 2026.
- What does business realignment charges mean?
- One-time costs incurred to restructure or reorganize business operations.