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Western Digital (WDC) R&D spending by quarter
Western Digital's R&D spending was $283M in Q1 FY27 (first quarter fiscal 2027), -0.4% from Q4 FY26. Over the last 6 quarters it ranged from $262M (Q4 FY25) to $294M (Q3 FY26).
| Quarter | R&D spending | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 FY27 | $283M | -0.4% | -4% |
| Q4 FY26 | $284M | -3% | +8% |
| Q3 FY26 | $294M | +2% | — |
| Q2 FY26 | $289M | -2% | — |
| Q1 FY26 | $294M | +12% | — |
| Q4 FY25 | $262M | — | — |
Q1 FY27 at a glance
Western Digital, Q1 FY27: revenue $4.4B (+56% year over year), operating margin 46.7%, net earnings $1.8B, operating cash flow $1.6B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is Western Digital's R&D spending?
Western Digital's R&D spending was $283M in Q1 FY27 (first quarter fiscal 2027), -0.4% from Q4 FY26.
How has Western Digital's R&D spending changed?
Over the last 6 quarters it ranged from $262M (Q4 FY25) to $294M (Q3 FY26).