10-QPeriod: Q2 FY2016

WESTERN DIGITAL CORP Quarterly Report for Q1 Ended Oct 2, 2015

Filed November 10, 2015For Securities:WDC

Summary

Western Digital Corporation (WDC) reported net revenue of $3.36 billion for the fiscal first quarter ended October 2, 2015, a decrease of 15% compared to the prior year period's $3.94 billion. This decline was primarily attributed to softer demand in the PC market and a 20% decrease in hard drive unit shipments. However, the average selling price (ASP) for HDDs saw a slight increase to $60 from $58 year-over-year, driven by a more favorable product mix. Financially, the company generated $545 million in cash flow from operations and maintained a strong cash position with $5.1 billion in cash and cash equivalents. Net income for the quarter was $283 million, or $1.21 per diluted share, down from $423 million, or $1.76 per diluted share, in the prior year. Significant events disclosed include a pending $3.8 billion equity investment by Unisplendour Corporation Limited and the announcement of a planned acquisition of SanDisk Corporation for approximately $18.9 billion, signaling a strategic shift towards NAND flash storage and vertical integration.

Financial Highlights

55 data points
Beta

Revenue

$3.32B

27.3% Gross Margin

Net Income

$251.00M

7.6% Net Margin

EPS (Diluted)

$1.07

Total Assets

$15.47B

Cash & Equivalents

$5.36B

Free Cash Flow

$449.00M

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$3.32B
Cost of Revenue$2.41B
Gross Profit$906.00M
SG&A Expenses$239.00M
Operating Expenses$655.00M
Operating Income$251.00M
Interest Expense$13.00M
Net Income$251.00M
EPS (Basic)$1.08
EPS (Diluted)$1.07
Shares Outstanding (Basic)232.00M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)234.00M

Key Highlights

  • 1Revenue decreased by 15% year-over-year to $3.36 billion due to softer demand and lower HDD unit shipments.
  • 2Hard drive shipments declined by 20% year-over-year to 51.7 million units.
  • 3Average selling price (ASP) for HDDs increased slightly to $60, indicating a favorable shift in product mix.
  • 4Net income decreased to $283 million from $423 million in the prior year, with diluted EPS falling to $1.21 from $1.76.
  • 5Operating cash flow remained robust at $545 million, and the company ended the quarter with $5.1 billion in cash and cash equivalents.
  • 6Significant strategic developments include a pending $3.8 billion equity investment from Unisplendour and the announcement of a planned $18.9 billion acquisition of SanDisk, aimed at strengthening its position in NAND flash technology.
  • 7The company declared and paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share.

Frequently Asked Questions

The revenue decline of 15% year-over-year to $3.36 billion was primarily driven by a general softening of demand, particularly in the PC market, and a significant 20% decrease in hard drive unit shipments. Despite this, the average selling price (ASP) for HDDs saw a modest increase due to a shift in product mix towards higher-value drives.

The company maintained a strong financial position with $5.1 billion in cash and cash equivalents. Operating cash flow was robust at $545 million. While the company has outstanding long-term debt, including a $2.3 billion term loan and a $255 million revolving credit facility, it is actively managing its debt obligations. The planned acquisition of SanDisk will involve significant new debt financing.

Two major strategic developments were announced: a $3.8 billion equity investment from Unisplendour Corporation Limited and a planned acquisition of SanDisk Corporation for approximately $18.9 billion. The SanDisk acquisition is intended to vertically integrate WDC into NAND flash technology, diversifying its storage solutions and securing access to solid-state technology.

Stock-based compensation expense was $42 million for the quarter, contributing to operating expenses. The company repurchased $60 million of its common stock during the quarter under its authorized repurchase program, but this program was suspended effective October 21, 2015, in connection with the planned SanDisk acquisition.