Discontinued — last reported Q1 '19
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Unrecognized tax benefits
Western Digital Unrecognized tax benefits decreased by 0.7% to $603.00M 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
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ1 2019
How to read this metric
A decrease suggests the resolution of tax audits or the expiration of statutes of limitations, while an increase suggests new tax positions with higher uncertainty.
Detailed definition
This represents the aggregate amount of tax benefits that have not been recognized in the financial statements because t...
Peer comparison
Peers generally maintain low levels of unrecognized tax benefits to minimize audit risk and financial statement volatility.
Metric ID:
other_unrecognized_tax_benefitsHistorical Data
4 periods
| Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $569.00M | $569.00M | $607.00M | $603.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +6.7% | -0.7% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | +6.0% |
Range$569.00M – $607.00M
Avg YoY Growth+6.0%
Median YoY Growth+6.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Western Digital's unrecognized tax benefits?
- Western Digital (WDC) reported unrecognized tax benefits of $603.00M in Q1 2026.
- What does unrecognized tax benefits mean?
- The total value of tax savings the company has claimed or expects to claim but has not yet recorded due to uncertainty.