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Western Digital Authorizes Additional $4.0 Billion of Share Repurchases
SAN JOSE, Calif., February 03, 2026--Western Digital Corporation (Nasdaq: WDC) today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized an additional $4.0 billion for share repurchases by the company pursuant to its share purchase program. As of February 2, 2026, the company had approximately $484 million remaining under the prior share repurchase authorization. The additional repurchase authorization is effective immediately. Share repurchases may be made on the open market or in privately ne
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