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The Consumer segment remained flat in absolute dollar terms at $2.27 billion, but its relative share of the company's total revenue decreased as the Cloud segment took a larger piece of the pie. Volume growth of 6% was entirely offset by a 7% decline in average selling prices due to pricing pressure. (1 contracting)
“Consumer revenue decreased $1 million in 2025 compared to 2024, primarily due to a 6% increase in exabytes sold, offset by a 7% decrease in ASP per gigabyte due to pricing pressure.”
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This risk is intensifying as the U.S. government has recently announced potential new tariffs on semiconductors. While many products are currently exempt, management is actively monitoring for the loss of these exemptions which would directly increase cost of goods sold. (4 intensifying)
“In August 2025, President Trump and members of his administration have stated tariffs on semiconductors may be implemented soon... additional tariff increases or the loss of applicable exemptions would increase the cost of goods sold.”
The risk is stable but quantified. The company recorded a $112 million tax indemnification liability to WDC. Additionally, $138 million of unrecognized tax benefits could result in potential cash payments. (1 stable, 1 intensifying)
“As a result of this agreement, we recorded a tax indemnification liability of $112 million... approximately $138 million [of unrecognized tax benefits] could result in potential cash payments.”
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