Seagate Technology (NASDAQ:STX – Free Report) had its target price boosted by Cantor Fitzgerald from $700.00 to $1,000.00 in a report released on Wednesday, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Cantor Fitzgerald currently has an overweight rating on the data storage provider’s stock.
STX has been the subject of a number of other research reports. BNP Paribas Exane increased their price objective on shares of Seagate Technology from $530.00 to $860.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Zacks Research cut shares of Seagate Technology from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, March 30th. China Renaissance increased their price objective on shares of Seagate Technology from $325.00 to $452.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. Morgan Stanley increased their price objective on shares of Seagate Technology from $582.00 to $767.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Finally, Susquehanna raised their price target on shares of Seagate Technology from $420.00 to $485.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, April 10th. Twenty investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $709.13.
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Seagate Technology Stock Performance
Seagate Technology (NASDAQ:STX – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April 28th. The data storage provider reported $4.10 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.51 by $0.59. The firm had revenue of $3.11 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.96 billion. Seagate Technology had a net margin of 21.60% and a return on equity of 1,005.65%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 44.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $1.90 EPS. Seagate Technology has set its Q4 2026 guidance at 4.800-5.200 EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that Seagate Technology will post 12.47 EPS for the current year.
Seagate Technology Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, July 7th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, June 24th will be given a $0.74 dividend. This represents a $2.96 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.4%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, June 24th. Seagate Technology’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 28.08%.
Insider Activity at Seagate Technology
In other Seagate Technology news, CEO William D. Mosley sold 24,584 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, March 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $406.77, for a total value of $10,000,033.68. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 375,591 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $152,779,151.07. This trade represents a 6.14% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, EVP Kian Fatt Chong sold 5,846 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, February 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $416.48, for a total transaction of $2,434,742.08. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold a total of 90,430 shares of company stock valued at $37,129,976 in the last three months. 0.79% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Seagate Technology
Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Salomon & Ludwin LLC raised its holdings in shares of Seagate Technology by 124.4% in the 4th quarter. Salomon & Ludwin LLC now owns 92 shares of the data storage provider’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 51 shares in the last quarter. Rakuten Securities Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Seagate Technology by 884.2% in the 2nd quarter. Rakuten Securities Inc. now owns 187 shares of the data storage provider’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 168 shares in the last quarter. Armstrong Advisory Group Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Seagate Technology in the 4th quarter valued at $28,000. Avion Wealth raised its holdings in shares of Seagate Technology by 343.5% in the 4th quarter. Avion Wealth now owns 102 shares of the data storage provider’s stock valued at $28,000 after purchasing an additional 79 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Concord Wealth Partners acquired a new stake in shares of Seagate Technology in the 4th quarter valued at $28,000. 92.87% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Key Headlines Impacting Seagate Technology
Here are the key news stories impacting Seagate Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q3 earnings beat and AI-driven guidance—Seagate reported a big EPS/revenue beat and raised forward outlook, which investors interpret as confirmation that AI data-center spending is lifting demand for high-performance HDD and enterprise storage. Seagate stock surges after Q3 earnings — why the rally may continue
- Positive Sentiment: Large price-target upgrades—Sanford C. Bernstein lifted its PT to $1,000 (outperform) and Argus bumped its PT to $750 (buy), signaling strong sell‑side conviction that STX will benefit from the AI capex cycle. Bernstein adjusts Seagate price target to $1,000 Argus raises Seagate PT to $750
- Positive Sentiment: Industry confirmation of AI storage demand—Peers (Sandisk, Western Digital) and multiple analyst notes say Big Tech will spend heavily on AI infrastructure through 2026, boosting demand for storage components. That macro tailwind is central to the bullish thesis for STX. Sandisk joins Western Digital, Seagate in signaling strong AI storage demand
- Positive Sentiment: High-profile endorsements and coverage—Jim Cramer and multiple analyst blogs are spotlighting Seagate as a direct beneficiary of constrained supply vs. booming demand for AI storage, attracting retail and institutional attention. Jim Cramer Says “Seagate’s Been a Horse for Ages Now”
- Neutral Sentiment: Company product/service news—Seagate refreshed storage product lines aimed at high-resolution media and AI workflows, reinforcing the growth story but not an immediate earnings surprise. Seagate launches refreshed storage lineup
- Neutral Sentiment: Sector volatility—After Seagate-led rallies, peers have shown volatile post-earnings trading (e.g., Sandisk/WDC slipped despite strong forecasts), highlighting event-driven swings even as structural demand remains. Red-Hot AI Stock Western Digital Slides Late Despite Earnings Beat
- Neutral Sentiment: Media/attention items—Stories on “AI tokens” and pieces asking whether it’s too late to buy reflect heightened retail interest and sentiment momentum, which can amplify moves but add noise. Seagate stock has everyone talking about AI tokens Is It Too Late To Consider Seagate After Its Recent AI Storage-Fueled Surge?
- Negative Sentiment: Valuation and cycle risk—Analyst commentaries warn Seagate may be trading at peak earnings multiples tied to a hyperscaler capex cycle that could slow after FY26/FY27; that raises downside risk if AI capex moderates. Seagate: The Biggest Risk Is Buying At The Top Of The Industry Capex Cycle
Seagate Technology Company Profile
Seagate Technology (NASDAQ: STX) is a global data storage company that designs, manufactures and sells a broad range of storage products and systems. The firm’s product portfolio includes traditional hard disk drives (HDDs), solid-state drives (SSDs), hybrid storage devices and integrated storage systems aimed at enterprise, cloud, OEM and consumer markets. Seagate also provides services that support its hardware offerings, including data recovery and storage management solutions.
Seagate’s products are used in a wide array of applications, from large-scale data centers and cloud infrastructure to desktop and portable consumer devices.
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