Discontinued — last reported Q3 '17

Non-Current Liabilities

Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities (Non-Current)

Western Digital Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities (Non-Current) decreased by 3.7% to $262.00M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 1.9%, from $267.00M to $262.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities (Non-Current) shows a downward trend with a -6.7% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Liabilities
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ3 2017

How to read this metric

An increase indicates a growing pension deficit, potentially requiring higher future cash contributions, while a decrease signals improved funding status.

Detailed definition

This represents the long-term liability recognized when the projected benefit obligation of a defined benefit pension pl...

Peer comparison

Standard for mature companies with legacy pension obligations to their workforce.

Metric ID: defined_benefit_plan_liabilities_noncurrent

Historical Data

18 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25
Value$359.00M$359.00M$353.00M$339.00M$294.00M$275.00M$302.00M$305.00M$273.00M$265.00M$273.00M$258.00M$244.00M$267.00M$247.00M$256.00M$272.00M$262.00M
QoQ Change+0.0%-1.7%-4.0%-13.3%-6.5%+9.8%+1.0%-10.5%-2.9%+3.0%-5.5%-5.4%+9.4%-7.5%+3.6%+6.3%-3.7%
YoY Change-18.1%-23.4%-14.4%-10.0%-7.1%-3.6%-9.6%-15.4%-10.6%+0.8%-9.5%-0.8%+11.5%-1.9%
Range$244.00M$359.00M
CAGR-7.1%
Avg YoY Growth-8.0%
Median YoY Growth-9.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Western Digital's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current)?
Western Digital (WDC) reported defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) of $262.00M in Q3 2025.
How has Western Digital's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) changed year-over-year?
Western Digital's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) decreased by 1.9% year-over-year, from $267.00M to $262.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Western Digital's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current)?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Western Digital's defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) has grown at a -6.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $359.00M to $272.00M.
What does defined benefit pension plan liabilities (non-current) mean?
The long-term shortfall in funding for company-sponsored pension plans.

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