Summary
Western Digital Corporation (WDC) filed its 10-K for the fiscal year ending July 2, 2021, presenting a complex financial picture characterized by revenue stabilization and significant shifts in product segment performance. While overall revenue saw a modest 1% increase to $16.9 billion, driven by strong performance in Client Devices, the Data Center segment experienced a notable decline due to cloud digestion and qualification delays, though there are signs of recovery. The company's strategic reorganization into two dedicated business units (flash-based and HDD) aims to enhance focus and execution. Financially, WDC reported a return to profitability with net income of $821 million, a significant improvement from the prior year's net loss of $250 million. This turnaround was supported by improved gross margins, partly due to lower amortization expenses and reduced COVID-19 related charges, as well as cost management in R&D and SG&A. However, the company continues to manage substantial debt and has significant capital expenditure plans for the upcoming fiscal year, including its joint venture with Kioxia.
Financial Highlights
57 data points| Revenue | $16.92B |
| Cost of Revenue | $12.40B |
| Gross Profit | $4.52B |
| SG&A Expenses | $1.10B |
| Operating Expenses | $3.30B |
| Operating Income | $1.22B |
| Interest Expense | $326.00M |
| Net Income | $821.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $2.69 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $2.66 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 305.00M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 309.00M |
Key Highlights
- 1For fiscal year 2021, Western Digital reported net revenue of $16.922 billion, a 1% increase compared to $16.736 billion in fiscal year 2020.
- 2The company achieved a net income of $821 million in fiscal year 2021, a significant turnaround from a net loss of $250 million in fiscal year 2020.
- 3Gross margin improved to 26.7% in fiscal year 2021 from 22.6% in fiscal year 2020, driven by lower amortization expenses and cost reductions.
- 4Client Devices revenue increased by 15% year-over-year, primarily due to higher flash product volume, while Data Center Devices & Solutions revenue decreased by 20% year-over-year.
- 5Western Digital is undergoing a reorganization into two distinct product business units: flash-based products and hard disk drives (HDD) to improve focus and execution.
- 6The company reported cash flow from operating activities of $1.9 billion for fiscal year 2021, and expects capital expenditures for fiscal year 2022 to aggregate $3.1 billion (including its portion of Flash Ventures' CAPEX).
- 7As of July 2, 2021, the company maintained $3.37 billion in cash and cash equivalents, while total debt stood at $8.825 billion.