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Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Western Digital Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) remained flat by 0.0% to 750M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026
How to read this metric
An increase indicates that shareholders have approved a higher ceiling for potential future equity issuance, often for capital raises or stock-based compensation.
Detailed definition
This represents the maximum number of common shares that a corporation is legally permitted to issue under its articles...
Peer comparison
Standard corporate governance metric; companies often maintain a buffer between authorized and outstanding shares.
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other_common_stock_shares_authorizedHistorical Data
4 periods
| Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | 750M | 750M | 750M | 750M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | +0.0% |
Range750M – 750M
Avg YoY Growth+0.0%
Median YoY Growth+0.0%
Current Streak3+ quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Western Digital's common stock, shares authorized (in shares)?
- Western Digital (WDC) reported common stock, shares authorized (in shares) of 750M in Q1 2026.
- What does common stock, shares authorized (in shares) mean?
- The maximum number of shares the company is legally allowed to issue.