Is Seagate Technology Holdings plc overvalued?

In our latest published analysis dated 2026-05-09, STX looks meaningfully overvalued. The price recorded at analysis is USD 766 versus a composite fair-value midpoint of USD 234 (range USD 164–USD 359), implying roughly 69.5% downside to the midpoint at that date.

What is STX's fair value?

Our latest published report, analyzed 2026-05-09, gives STX a composite fair-value range of USD 164–USD 359, with a midpoint of USD 234. The range is triangulated across multiple valuation models and weighted by reliability for Seagate Technology Holdings plc's archetype; it is a dated research output, not a live price.

Should I buy STX now?

Our latest published rating for STX, analyzed 2026-05-09, is Sell with a confidence score of 62/100. Seagate Technology Holdings plc looks meaningfully overvalued at the analysis-date price of USD 766 versus a fair-value midpoint of USD 234. This is research for educational purposes, not personalized investment advice.

What are the biggest risks for STX?

The top risks our latest published report dated 2026-05-09 flags for Seagate Technology Holdings plc are: Accelerated SSD Substitution; Hyperscaler Capex Freeze; Debt Restructuring Crisis.

What is STX's rating?

Our latest published rating for STX, analyzed 2026-05-09, is Sell, with a confidence score of 62/100 and a moat score of 3/10. It reflects the composite fair-value range (USD 164–USD 359) versus the price recorded at analysis (USD 766).

What archetype is STX?

In the latest published report analyzed 2026-05-09, Seagate Technology Holdings plc is classified as a turnaround stock. Archetype determines how every downstream parameter — discount rate, terminal growth, deceleration curve, terminal multiple, scenario probability weights, scorecard weights, and which valuation models are prioritized — is calibrated for STX.

What does STX's income statement show?

Our financial-history view of Seagate Technology Holdings plc (STX) covers revenue, gross profit, operating income, and net income across the past five fiscal years, with year-over-year growth and margin context for each line.

Is STX's revenue growing?

The revenue trajectory is reported in the financial-history section with year-over-year growth rates. Direction and acceleration are summarised inline; the full table sits within the parent financials tab.

How do you read STX's operating income?

We track operating income alongside operating margin so the reader can separate top-line growth from operating leverage. The numbers analysis subsection flags one-offs, restructuring, and stock-based-compensation effects when material.

What is STX's net income trend?

Net income is shown together with EPS so dilution and buybacks are visible alongside profit. Where reported net income diverges materially from operating cash flow, the discrepancy is called out in the numbers-analysis subsection.

STX income statement: revenue, operating income, net income

Latest published researchAnalyzed 2026-05-09; report age: historical; sources: unverified. Age and source freshness are disclosed but do not remove the latest published report from discovery or indexing. Prices and valuation figures are the analysis-date snapshot, not a live quote.

Direct answer

Seagate is executing a cyclical turnaround fueled by AI datacenter restocking. However, the current share price wildly overestimates terminal growth, completely ignoring the structural decay of HDD markets. Fair value range: low $164, high $359, with mid-point at $234.

INCOME STATEMENT FAQ

STX income statement questions

Our financial-history view of Seagate Technology Holdings plc (STX) covers revenue, gross profit, operating income, and net income across the past five fiscal years, with year-over-year growth and margin context for each line.

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STX — frequently asked questions

In our latest published analysis dated 2026-05-09, STX looks meaningfully overvalued. The price recorded at analysis is USD 766 versus a composite fair-value midpoint of USD 234 (range USD 164–USD 359), implying roughly 69.5% downside to the midpoint at that date.

Metric	Current	Trigger threshold
Gross margins falling back below 20 percent.	Monitor	Deterioration versus the report thesis
Sequential declines in nearline HDD exabyte shipments.	Monitor	Deterioration versus the report thesis
Rising days inventory outstanding signaling unabsorbed capacity.	Monitor

Line item	2021-06-30	2022-06-30	2023-06-30	2024-06-30	2025-06-30	Trend
Revenue	—	$11.66B	$7.38B-36.7%	$6.55B-11.2%	$9.10B+38.9%	-6.0%
Gross profit	—	$3.47B	$1.35B	$1.54B	$3.20B	-2.0%
Operating income	—	$1.96B	$60.0M	$422.0M	$1.92B	-0.6%
Net income	—	$1.65B	$-529.0M	$335.0M	$1.47B+338.8%	-2.8%
EPS (diluted)	$5.36	$7.36	$-2.56	$1.58	—	-26.3%
EBITDA	—	$2.38B	$330.0M	$1.04B	$2.09B	-3.2%
R&D	—	$941.0M	$797.0M	$654.0M	$724.0M	-6.3%
SG&A	—	$559.0M	$491.0M	$460.0M	$561.0M	+0.1%

STX income statement questions

STX — frequently asked questions

STX Seagate Technology Holdings plc fair value $164–$359

§1 Executive summary

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§2 Bear case

Accelerated SSD Substitution

Hyperscaler Capex Freeze

Debt Restructuring Crisis

§3 Financial history

Income statement — last six periods

Quality scores

Numbers analysis

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