Discontinued — last reported Q4 '19
Other Income & Expense
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt
This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther Income & Expense
CategoryLeverage
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ4 2019
How to read this metric
A gain indicates favorable refinancing or market conditions, while a loss often reflects the cost of exiting high-interest debt to improve the balance sheet.
Detailed definition
This represents the financial gain or loss recognized when a company retires or refinances its debt obligations before t...
Peer comparison
Occasional non-operating item that reflects proactive balance sheet management in the energy sector.
Metric ID:
gain_loss_on_debt_extinguishmentHistorical Data
10 periods
| Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | -$545.00M |
Range-$545.00M – $0.00
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Western Digital's gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt?
- Western Digital (WDC) reported gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt of -$545.00M in Q1 2026.
- What does gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt mean?
- The profit or loss resulting from paying off debt early.