Free cash flow
Western Digital Free cash flow increased by 1066.1% to $599.00M in Q2 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 1066.1%, from -$62.00M to $599.00M. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase suggests strong operational efficiency and the ability to self-fund future innovation or return capital to shareholders, while a decrease may indicate heavy capital expenditure cycles or declining operational profitability.
Detailed definition
Free cash flow represents the cash generated by a company after accounting for cash outflows to support operations and m...
Peer comparison
High-growth semiconductor and AI infrastructure peers typically prioritize reinvestment, so free cash flow margins are often compared against R&D intensity and capital expenditure requirements of industry rivals.
cf_free_cash_flowHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q2 '22 | Q2 '23 | Q2 '24 | Q2 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $276.00M | -$314.00M | -$750.00M | -$62.00M | $599.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -213.8% | -138.9% | +91.7% | >999% |
| YoY Change | — | -213.8% | -138.9% | +91.7% | >999% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Western Digital's free cash flow?
- Western Digital (WDC) reported free cash flow of $599.00M in Q2 2025.
- How has Western Digital's free cash flow changed year-over-year?
- Western Digital's free cash flow increased by 1066.1% year-over-year, from -$62.00M to $599.00M.
- What does free cash flow mean?
- The cash a company has left over after paying for its operating expenses and capital investments.