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Seagate Technology PLC (STX)

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$211.63
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Profit since last BUY131.92%
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10/14/2025: STX (5-star) is a SELL. SELL since 2 days. Simulated Profits (131.92%). Updated daily EoD!

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23 Analysts rated it

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1 Year Target Price $218.6

1 Year Target Price $218.6

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$218.6 Target price
52w Low $62.66
Current$211.63
52w High $264.83

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 138.82%
Avg. Invested days 65
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Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 46.75B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 32.47
1Y Target Price 218.6
Price to earnings Ratio 32.47
1Y Target Price 218.6
Volume (30-day avg) 23
Beta 1.65
52 Weeks Range 62.66 - 264.83
Updated Date 10/14/2025
52 Weeks Range 62.66 - 264.83
Updated Date 10/14/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 1.33%
Basic EPS (TTM) 6.76

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Profitability

Profit Margin 16.15%
Operating Margin (TTM) 24.3%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 15.29%
Return on Equity (TTM) 22.07%

Valuation

Trailing PE 32.47
Forward PE 25.25
Enterprise Value 58355538882
Price to Sales(TTM) 5.14
Enterprise Value 58355538882
Price to Sales(TTM) 5.14
Enterprise Value to Revenue 6.41
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 27.99
Shares Outstanding 212968277
Shares Floating 211879639
Shares Outstanding 212968277
Shares Floating 211879639
Percent Insiders 0.33
Percent Institutions 95.75

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Seagate Technology PLC

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Seagate Technology PLC was founded in 1979. It is a global leader in data storage solutions, innovating and manufacturing hard disk drives (HDDs) and solid state drives (SSDs). Key milestones include pioneering the first 5.25-inch HDD and expanding into enterprise storage and cloud solutions.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • HDD (Hard Disk Drives): Seagate's primary business segment. They design, manufacture and sell HDDs for desktop computers, laptops, enterprise servers, and surveillance systems. HDDs provide high-capacity storage at a relatively lower cost per gigabyte.
  • SSD (Solid State Drives): Seagate also offers SSDs that provide faster performance and greater durability than HDDs. They focus on enterprise-grade SSDs and specialized solutions.
  • Enterprise Data Solutions: Encompasses storage systems, software, and services targeting large organizations with complex data management needs. Includes network attached storage (NAS) and other solutions

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The CEO of Seagate Technology PLC is Dave Mosley. The company operates with a functional organizational structure, divided into engineering, sales, marketing, operations, and finance.

Top Products and Market Share

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  • Competitors: Western Digital (WDC), Toshiba (TOSBF)
  • Nearline HDDs: High-capacity HDDs used in data centers. Compete with Western Digital and Toshiba. Seagate held approximately 43% market share in exabyte shipments in Q1 2024.
  • Competitors: Western Digital (WDC)
  • Mission Critical HDDs: High-performance HDDs for enterprise applications. Used to store critical information that can be accessed very quickly. Compete with Western Digital.
  • Competitors: Samsung (SSNLF), Micron (MU), Western Digital (WDC)
  • Enterprise SSDs: SSDs designed for enterprise use cases. These SSDs will be able to withstand larger workloads than normal SSD's. Compete with Samsung and Micron.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The data storage industry is driven by increasing data generation, growing cloud adoption, and demand for faster and more efficient storage solutions. It is influenced by technology advancements like NAND flash and high-density recording technologies.

Positioning

Seagate is a leader in the HDD market, with a strong presence in enterprise storage. It competes with Western Digital and Toshiba in HDDs and faces competition from Samsung and Micron in SSDs.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The total addressable market for data storage is estimated to be worth several hundred billion USD. Seagate is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for storage solutions, especially in enterprise and cloud markets.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong brand recognition
  • Leading position in HDD market
  • Established customer base
  • Extensive product portfolio
  • Innovation in HDD technology

Weaknesses

  • Reliance on HDD market, which faces competition from SSDs
  • Susceptibility to fluctuations in demand
  • Capital intensive manufacturing
  • Geopolitical Risks (China Taiwan)

Opportunities

  • Growing demand for cloud storage
  • Expansion into enterprise SSD market
  • Development of new storage technologies
  • Increasing demand for high-capacity storage solutions

Threats

  • Competition from SSD manufacturers
  • Technological disruptions
  • Economic downturns
  • Supply chain disruptions

Competitors and Market Share

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  • WDC
  • TOSBF
  • MU
  • SSNLF

Competitive Landscape

Seagate has an advantage in HDD technology, but faces growing competition from SSD manufacturers. Its ability to innovate and adapt to changing market conditions is crucial for maintaining its competitive position.

Major Acquisitions

LaCie

  • Year: 2012
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 186
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded Seagate's portfolio of consumer storage solutions and strengthened its presence in the creative professional market.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth has been cyclical, influenced by PC sales, data center expansion, and the adoption of new storage technologies.

Future Projections: Analyst estimates for future growth vary but generally anticipate growth in enterprise storage and SSD markets. Growth is expected to be modest in HDD markets.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in new storage technologies, expansion of enterprise SSD product lines, and strategic partnerships with cloud providers.

Summary

Seagate is a major player in the data storage industry with a strong presence in HDDs but faces competition from SSDs. Its solid brand and established customer base are strengths, but reliance on HDDs and fluctuating demand pose risks. Adapting to new technologies and expanding into growing markets like enterprise SSDs will be key for future growth. Recent initiatives show movement in the right direction.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q), Industry Reports, Company Press Releases, Analyst Reports

Disclaimers:

This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market conditions and company performance can change rapidly, and investors should conduct their own due diligence before making any investment decisions.

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About Seagate Technology PLC

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters -
IPO Launch date 2002-12-11
CEO & Director Dr. William David Mosley Ph.D.
Sector Technology
Industry Computer Hardware
Full time employees 30000
Full time employees 30000

Seagate Technology Holdings plc engages in the provision of data storage technology and infrastructure solutions in Singapore, the United States, the Netherlands, and internationally. The company offers mass capacity storage products, including enterprise nearline hard disk drives (HDDs), enterprise nearline solid state drives (SSDs), enterprise nearline systems, video and image HDDs, and network-attached storage drives. It also offers legacy applications comprising Mission Critical HDDs and SSDs; external storage solutions under the Seagate Ultra Touch, One Touch, Expansion, and Basics product lines, as well as under the LaCie brand name; desktop drives for personal computers and workstation applications; notebook drives traditional notebooks, convertible systems, and external storage applications, DVR HDDs for video streaming applications, and gaming SSDs for gaming rigs. In addition, the company provides Lyve edge-to-cloud mass capacity platform, that includes modular hardware and software to support enterprises' on-premise and cloud storage infrastructure needs. It sells its products primarily to original equipment manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. The company was founded in 1978 and is based in Singapore.