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Seagate Technology PLC (NASDAQ: STX) delivered impressive third-quarter results that surpassed Wall Street expectations, driving a sharp rise in its stock price. The data storage leader reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $4.10, significantly higher than analyst estimates of $3.48. Revenue reached $3.11 billion, also exceeding the projected $2.95 billion and marking a strong 44% year-over-year increase from $2.16 billion.
Following the announcement, Seagate stock jumped 12.4% in after-hours trading, fueled by robust financial performance and an optimistic fourth-quarter forecast. The company expects adjusted EPS of approximately $5.00, plus or minus $0.20, well above the consensus estimate of $3.97. This guidance midpoint represents a notable 26% upside compared to analyst projections. Additionally, Seagate anticipates fourth-quarter revenue of around $3.45 billion, surpassing expectations of $3.15 billion by roughly 9%.
Seagate’s strong performance highlights growing demand in the data storage sector, as well as effective cost management and operational efficiency. The company reported a non-GAAP gross margin of 47.0%, a significant improvement from 36.2% in the same quarter last year. Cash generation remained solid, with $1.1 billion in operating cash flow and $953 million in free cash flow during the quarter.
The company also demonstrated disciplined capital allocation by reducing approximately $641 million in debt while returning $191 million to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks. This balance between growth and shareholder returns reinforces investor confidence in Seagate’s financial health.
CEO Dave Mosley emphasized the company’s strong execution, noting that Seagate exceeded the high end of its guidance while achieving record margins and substantial free cash flow. As part of its shareholder return strategy, the board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.74 per share, payable on July 7, 2026, to investors on record as of June 24, 2026.
With strong earnings, rising margins, and bullish guidance, Seagate continues to position itself as a key player in the global data storage market, attracting attention from investors seeking growth in the technology sector.
