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Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested awards
Western Digital Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested awards decreased by 6.5% to $331.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2026
Last reportedQ1 2026
How to read this metric
An increasing balance suggests higher future non-cash compensation expenses, potentially impacting future earnings, while a decreasing balance indicates a reduction in future stock-based compensation drag.
Detailed definition
This figure represents the total unrecognized compensation expense for equity-based awards granted to employees that hav...
Peer comparison
Standard disclosure for all public companies using equity-based compensation; comparable across the asset management sector.
Metric ID:
other_employee_service_share_based_compensation_nonveste_67563fHistorical Data
2 periods
| Q3 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | $354.00M | $331.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -6.5% |
Range$331.00M – $354.00M
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Western Digital's unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested awards?
- Western Digital (WDC) reported unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested awards of $331.00M in Q1 2026.
- What does unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested awards mean?
- The total future expense for employee stock awards that have been granted but not yet fully earned.