Goodwill
Western Digital Goodwill increased by 0.0% to $4.32B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 0.0%, from $4.32B to $4.32B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Goodwill shows a downward trend with a -15.6% CAGR.
Analysis
How to read this metric
A stable or growing balance reflects past successful acquisitions, while a sudden decrease indicates an impairment charge due to poor performance of acquired assets.
Detailed definition
This represents the premium paid over the fair value of net assets during an acquisition, reflecting intangible value li...
Peer comparison
Common in the technology sector where consolidation and IP acquisition are frequent drivers of growth.
goodwillHistorical Data
| Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 | Q3 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $10.07B | $10.07B | $10.07B | $10.07B | $10.06B | $10.04B | $10.04B | $10.04B | $10.04B | $10.04B | $10.04B | $10.04B | $10.03B | $4.32B | $9.81B | $9.73B | $4.32B | $4.32B | $4.32B | $4.32B | $4.32B |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | -0.0% | -0.0% | -0.2% | -0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | -0.0% | -0.0% | +0.0% | -0.0% | -57.0% | +127.2% | -0.8% | -55.6% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -0.0% | -0.2% | -0.3% | -0.2% | -0.2% | -0.0% | -0.0% | -0.0% | -0.1% | -57.0% | -2.2% | -3.1% | -57.0% | +0.0% | -56.0% | -55.6% | +0.0% |
Business Segments
| Segment | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flash | $5.72B | $5.72B | $5.72B | $5.72B | $5.71B | $5.71B | $5.49B | $5.41B |
| HDD | $4.32B | $4.32B | $4.32B | $4.32B | $4.32B | $4.32B | $4.32B | $4.32B |
| Total | $10.04B | $10.04B | $10.04B | $10.04B | $10.03B | $4.32B | $9.81B | $9.73B |
Flash, HDD were previously reported and have since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Western Digital's goodwill?
- Western Digital (WDC) reported goodwill of $4.32B in Q1 2026.
- How has Western Digital's goodwill changed year-over-year?
- Western Digital's goodwill increased by 0.0% year-over-year, from $4.32B to $4.32B.
- What is the long-term trend for Western Digital's goodwill?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Western Digital's goodwill has grown at a -15.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $10.07B to $4.32B.
- What does goodwill mean?
- The intangible value recorded when a company pays more for an acquisition than the fair value of its net assets.