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Business Sale Proceeds

Year-over-year, this metric grew by 309.9%, from -$191.00M to $401.00M.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionInvesting
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2020
Last reportedQ3 2025Apr 30, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase signals portfolio optimization or a strategic pivot, while a lack of proceeds suggests a stable, long-term asset base.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the cash inflows received from the divestiture or sale of business segments, product lines, or su...

Peer comparison

Occurs sporadically; peers often divest legacy segments to focus on high-margin innovation areas like continuous glucose monitoring or diagnostics.

Metric ID: proceeds_from_sale_of_business

Historical Data

13 periods
 Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q3 '24Q4 '24Q3 '25
Value$0.00$0.00$8.00M$8.00M$8.00M$8.00M$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00-$191.00M$0.00$401.00M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%-100.0%+100.0%
YoY Change-100.0%-100.0%-100.0%-100.0%+309.9%
Range-$191.00M$401.00M
Avg YoY Growth-18.0%
Median YoY Growth-100.0%
Current Streak2+ quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Western Digital's business sale proceeds?
Western Digital (WDC) reported business sale proceeds of $401.00M in Q1 2025.
How has Western Digital's business sale proceeds changed year-over-year?
Western Digital's business sale proceeds increased by 309.9% year-over-year, from -$191.00M to $401.00M.
What does business sale proceeds mean?
Cash received from selling off parts of the business.