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STXSeagate Technology Holdings PLCHold5.6·$936.13+7.84%
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Seagate Technology Holdings PLC (STX) Stock Analysis

HoldVALUE-TRAP 2/5Moderate Confidence

Technology · Computer Hardware

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $936.13, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (3.7% away).

Seagate Technology is a leading HDD and data storage manufacturer with principal products including nearline HDDs for hyperscale cloud, enterprise SSDs, storage subsystems, and the Lyve edge-to-cloud platform. Incorporated in Ireland and headquartered in Singapore; no single... Read more

$936.13+1.8% A.UpsideScore 5.6/10#6 of 14 Computer Hardware
QualityF-score7 / 9FCF yield0.77%
IncomeYield0.32%(5y avg 3.02%)Payout27.70%sustainable
Stop $865.87Target $947.46(resistance)A.R:R -1.0:1
Analyst target$885.91-5.4%22 analysts
$947.46our TP
$936.13price
$885.91mean
$545
$1150

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $936.13, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (3.7% away). Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Multiple concerning factors. Consider reducing position. | News modifier +2 (SELL_IF_HOLDING → HOLD_IF_HOLDING) Score 5.6/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 5/8 gates (clean insider activity, news events none recent, earnings proximity 45d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on weak momentum and favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: aggressive.

news + 30-day 8-K events · 5-min refresh

Recent developments

updated 2026-06-14
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Tue, Jul 28, 202645d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (4/4)
Positive news sentiment (+0.62)
High-quality business
Risks
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
Near 52-week high (3.7% away)
Leverage penalty (D/E 3.8): -1.5

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)88.5
P/E (Fwd)34.6
Mkt Cap$208.8B
EV/EBITDA60.3
Profit Mgn21.6%
ROE1788.0%
Rev Growth44.1%
Beta2.08
Dividend0.32%
Rating analysts29

Quality Signals

Piotroski F7/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C1.18bearish
IV90%elevated

Material Events(8-K, last 90d)

  • 2026-05-06Item 5.02LOW
    Director Michael R. Cannon notified Board he will not stand for re-election at 2026 AGM effective May 5, 2026. No disagreement with Company's operations, policies, or practices cited.
    SEC filing →

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Rating Breakdown

3 floor-breakers·1 ceiling hit

Priced at a premium — multiples above sector norms. Needs delivery on growth + margins to justify.static

Ps
0.0
Pe
0.6
Analyst Target
3.0
Forward Pe
3.1
Peg Ratio
9.1
Forward P/E: 34.6xPEG: 0.64

Ranks in the bottom of its industry peers on the composite signal. Better names in the same sector exist.static

Value Rank
2.1
Growth Rank
4.0
Quality Rank
7.8
Superior ROE vs peers

Momentum below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Macd
0.0
Obv
1.0
Volume
3.3
Rsi
5.0
Ma Position
9.0
Volume distribution (falling OBV)Above 200-day MA
GatesMomentum 3.7<4.5A.R:R -1.0=NEGATIVEExecutive change: officer departure/appointmentInsider activity: OKNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 45d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
64 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $695.14Resistance $966.80

Price Targets

$866
$947
A.Upside+1.2%
A.R:R-1.0:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-14.4% upside)
! NEWS_MOD=+2: SELL_IF_HOLDING → HOLD_IF_HOLDING
! momentum at 3.7 (below the engine's 4.5 threshold)

Earnings

B
B
B
B
4/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-07-28 (45d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is STX stock a buy right now?

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $936.13, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (3.7% away). Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Multiple concerning factors. Consider reducing position. | News modifier +2 (SELL_IF_HOLDING → HOLD_IF_HOLDING) Target $947.46 (+1.2%), stop $865.87 (−8.1%), A.R:R -1.0:1. Score 5.6/10, moderate confidence.

What is the STX stock price target?

Take-profit target: $947.46 (+1.8% upside). Target $947.46 (+1.2%), stop $865.87 (−8.1%), A.R:R -1.0:1. Stop-loss: $865.87.

What are the risks of investing in STX?

Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (3.7% away); Leverage penalty (D/E 3.8): -1.5.

Is STX overvalued or undervalued?

Seagate Technology Holdings PLC trades at a P/E of 88.5 (forward 34.6). TrendMatrix value score: 3.2/10. Verdict: Hold.

What do analysts say about STX?

29 analysts cover STX with a consensus score of 4.1/5. Average price target: $886.

What does Seagate Technology Holdings PLC do?Seagate Technology is a leading HDD and data storage manufacturer with principal products including nearline HDDs for...

Seagate Technology is a leading HDD and data storage manufacturer with principal products including nearline HDDs for hyperscale cloud, enterprise SSDs, storage subsystems, and the Lyve edge-to-cloud platform. Incorporated in Ireland and headquartered in Singapore; no single customer exceeded 10% of net revenue in fiscal 2025.

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