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Purchase Obligation
Western Digital Purchase Obligation decreased by 12.5% to $77.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 36.4%, from $121.00M to $77.00M.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2019
Last reportedQ3 2026Apr 30, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase suggests higher future operational commitments or expansion, while a decrease may indicate reduced procurement needs or shorter-term supply contracts.
Detailed definition
This represents the total future payments committed under non-cancelable purchase agreements for goods or services. It r...
Peer comparison
Varies significantly by industry based on supply chain complexity and inventory management strategies.
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other_purchase_obligationHistorical Data
16 periods
| Q3 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 | Q3 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.84B | $1.60B | $1.53B | $1.37B | $1.14B | $878.00M | $709.00M | $759.00M | $687.00M | $522.00M | $455.00M | $3.07B | $121.00M | $62.00M | $88.00M | $77.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -12.9% | -4.6% | -10.3% | -16.8% | -22.9% | -19.2% | +7.1% | -9.5% | -24.0% | -12.8% | +573.8% | -96.1% | -48.8% | +41.9% | -12.5% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | -25.6% | -28.9% | -42.5% | -48.2% | -33.4% | -21.8% | -26.4% | -40.1% | +346.3% | -76.8% | -86.4% | -97.1% | -36.4% |
Range$62.00M – $3.07B
CAGR-57.1%
Avg YoY Growth-16.7%
Median YoY Growth-36.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Western Digital's purchase obligation?
- Western Digital (WDC) reported purchase obligation of $77.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Western Digital's purchase obligation changed year-over-year?
- Western Digital's purchase obligation decreased by 36.4% year-over-year, from $121.00M to $77.00M.
- What does purchase obligation mean?
- The total amount of money the company is legally obligated to pay for future goods or services.