Western Digital Chief of Global Operations Sells $825K in Common Stock
WESTERN DIGITAL CORP
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Filing Summary
Insider Transaction Alert: Western Digital Corp ($WDC)
Insider: Vidyadhara K. Gubbi (Chief of Global Operations) Transaction Type: Sale (Open Market) + Tax Withholding Shares Sold (Open Market): 1,795 @ $459.87 ($825,472.39) Tax Withholding: 1,764 @ $441.57 ($778,929.48) Shares Retained: 80,571 Transaction Date: September 3-4, 2026 SEC Filing
Comprehensive Analysis
Insider Transaction Overview
On September 8, 2026, Western Digital Corp ($WDC) filed a Form 4 reporting transactions by Vidyadhara K. Gubbi, Chief of Global Operations.
Key Details:
- Open Market Sale: On September 4, 2026, Gubbi sold 1,795 shares of Common Stock at an average price of $459.8732, generating gross proceeds of $825,472.39.
- Tax Withholding: On September 3, 2026, 1,764 shares were withheld at $441.57 per share ($778,929.48 total) to satisfy tax liabilities incident to the vesting of restricted stock units.
- Derivative Settlement: Converted 14.12 dividend equivalent rights into 14 shares of common stock at $0.00 per share.
- Post-Transaction Holdings: Following these transactions, Gubbi continues to directly hold 80,571 shares of Western Digital common stock, alongside 194.12 remaining dividend equivalent rights.
Context & Market Impact:
The open market disposition represents a minor fraction (~2.2%) of the executive's total direct equity position, indicating routine liquidity rather than a major shift in insider sentiment.
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