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Penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits
Western Digital Penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits increased by 26.8% to $123.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 75.7%, from $70.00M to $123.00M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2018
Last reportedQ3 2026Apr 30, 2026
How to read this metric
An increasing trend suggests prolonged tax disputes or a higher likelihood of unfavorable audit outcomes.
Detailed definition
The cumulative amount of interest and penalties accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits. This reflects the financia...
Peer comparison
Varies significantly based on the aggressiveness of tax planning and the intensity of regulatory audits in the company's operating jurisdictions.
Metric ID:
other_unrecognized_tax_benefits_income_tax_penalties_and_f243c1Historical 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 | $133.00M | $132.00M | $135.00M | $231.00M | $264.00M | $279.00M | $280.00M | $157.00M | $161.00M | $173.00M | $70.00M | $72.00M | $70.00M | $93.00M | $97.00M | $123.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -0.8% | +2.3% | +71.1% | +14.3% | +5.7% | +0.4% | -43.9% | +2.5% | +7.5% | -59.5% | +2.9% | -2.8% | +32.9% | +4.3% | +26.8% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | +73.7% | +100.0% | +106.7% | +21.2% | -40.5% | -42.3% | -38.2% | -55.4% | -55.3% | -59.5% | +32.9% | +34.7% | +75.7% |
Range$70.00M – $280.00M
CAGR-2.1%
Avg YoY Growth+11.8%
Median YoY Growth+21.2%
Current Streak3 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Western Digital's penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits?
- Western Digital (WDC) reported penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits of $123.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Western Digital's penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits changed year-over-year?
- Western Digital's penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits increased by 75.7% year-over-year, from $70.00M to $123.00M.
- What does penalties and interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits mean?
- The total interest and penalties accrued on uncertain tax positions.