Here are a few of the most interesting Western Digital statistics and facts I was able to dig up. As always, be sure to check back in the future as I will be updating this post as new and updated stats become available.

Please note that some of these numbers are easier to find than others. A few of these Western Digital stats come from their own reports, but some are based on news reports and not official company tallies. No information contained on DMR should be relied upon to make investment decisions. Basically, this is the best I can find and I don’t guarantee anything to be 100%

Western Digital Facts

• Western Digital Website: www.wdc.com
• Year Western Digital was Founded: 1970
• Western Digital Headquarters: San Jose, CA
• Western Digital CEO: Stephen Milligan
• Key Western Digital Subsidiary SanDisk

Western Digital Statistics

Number of Western Digital patents globally:

14,000

Last updated 1/1/18

Number of Western Digital employees:

68,000

Last updated 1/1/18

Western Digital revenue (annual):

• FY 2019: $16.569 million
• FY 2018: $20.647 billion
• FY 2017: $19.093 billion
• FY 2016: $12.994 billion
• FY 2015: $14.572 billion
• FY 2014: $15.130 billion
• FY 2013: $15.351 billion

Western Digital net income (annual):

• FY 2019: $754 million loss
• FY 2018: $675 million
• FY 2017: $397 million
• FY 2016: $242 million
• FY 2015: $1.465 billion
• FY 2014: $1.617 billion
• FY 2013: $980 million