10-QPeriod: Q3 FY2026

Seagate Technology Holdings plc Quarterly Report for Q3 Ended Jan 2, 2026

Filed January 30, 2026For Securities:STX

Summary

Seagate Technology Holdings plc reported a strong performance for the quarter ended January 2, 2026, with revenue increasing to $2.8 billion, a significant rise from the prior year's comparable period. This growth was driven by robust demand, particularly in data center end markets, supported by AI-driven applications and sustained investments in cloud infrastructure. The company also saw a substantial improvement in gross margin, which rose to 41.6%, up from 35% in the previous year's quarter, attributed to strategic pricing actions and a favorable product mix. The company's net income for the quarter was $593 million, a notable increase from $336 million in the same period last year, with diluted earnings per share reaching $2.60. Seagate generated strong operating cash flow of $723 million during the quarter, which supported debt reduction efforts, including the retirement of $500 million in long-term debt, and continued dividend payments to shareholders. The balance sheet shows an increase in cash and cash equivalents to $1.05 billion. Despite the positive results, the company acknowledges ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions that could impact future performance.

Financial Highlights

53 data points
Beta

Revenue

$2.83B

41.6% Gross Margin

Net Income

$593.00M

21.0% Net Margin

EPS (Diluted)

$2.60

Total Assets

$8.71B

Cash & Equivalents

$1.05B

Free Cash Flow

$607.00M

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$2.83B
Cost of Revenue$1.65B
Gross Profit$1.18B
R&D Expenses$187.00M
SG&A Expenses$143.00M
Operating Expenses$1.98B
Operating Income$843.00M
Net Income$593.00M
EPS (Basic)$2.75
EPS (Diluted)$2.60
Shares Outstanding (Basic)216.00M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)228.00M

Key Highlights

  • 1Revenue for the quarter ending January 2, 2026, increased to $2.825 billion, up from $2.325 billion in the prior year's comparable quarter.
  • 2Gross margin improved significantly to 41.6% for the current quarter, up from 35% in the prior year's quarter, driven by pricing actions and a favorable product mix.
  • 3Net income rose to $593 million, compared to $336 million in the same quarter last year, reflecting operational improvements and revenue growth.
  • 4Diluted earnings per share stood at $2.60 for the quarter, an increase from $1.55 in the prior year's comparable quarter.
  • 5Operating cash flow was strong at $723 million for the quarter, allowing for debt retirement and shareholder returns.
  • 6The company retired $500 million in principal amount of long-term debt and paid $307 million in dividends to shareholders during the six-month period ending January 2, 2026.
  • 7Cash and cash equivalents increased to $1.046 billion as of January 2, 2026, from $891 million as of June 27, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

The increase in revenue to $2.825 billion was primarily driven by higher demand, especially in the data center segment, fueled by AI applications and cloud infrastructure investments. Strategic pricing actions and a favorable product mix led to a substantial improvement in gross margin to 41.6%, which, combined with revenue growth, resulted in net income of $593 million.

Seagate generated strong operating cash flow of $723 million this quarter. During the six months ended January 2, 2026, the company retired $500 million of long-term debt and paid $307 million in dividends. Its liquidity position is robust, with cash and cash equivalents increasing to $1.046 billion as of January 2, 2026. Additionally, the company has $1.3 billion available under its senior unsecured revolving credit facility, indicating a solid financial footing.

Starting in fiscal year 2026, Seagate presents its products under two end markets: Data Center and Edge IoT. The Data Center segment, which comprises the majority of the business, includes high-capacity nearline products for mass data storage, systems for cloud and enterprise customers, and cloud-based video/image applications. The Edge IoT segment includes consumer, client-centric markets, and network-attached storage. The company sees strong demand in data center markets, particularly driven by AI, and expects its hard drive business to benefit from increasing data generation and value.

Seagate is involved in several legal proceedings, including patent infringement cases and a securities class action lawsuit, which it is vigorously defending. Notably, the company entered into a settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) to resolve allegations regarding sales to Huawei. Under this agreement, Seagate is making quarterly payments totaling $300 million over five years. While these matters are ongoing, the company does not expect them to have a material adverse effect on its financial position or results of operations, though they require continuous monitoring.