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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
BofA Maintains Buy on Seagate Technology Holdings (STX) Stock, Raises PT
On May 28, BofA Securities exhibited a positive stance on Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ:STX)'s stock by increasing the price target from $125.00 to $135.00, while maintaining a 'Buy' rating. The analyst demonstrated confidence in numerous aspects of Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ:STX)'s business. A technician configuring a network-attached storage drive. These include the roadmap for areal density, capability to balance supply and demand across market cycles because of its customer base having few very large clients, and its cost management capabilities in future downcycles. Furthermore, the firm's analyst mentioned the long-term demand for hard disk drives (HDDs) in data centers and the expectation for elevated margin levels because of a product mix transition towards Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR) technology, which can be achieved without the need for incremental unit capacity investments. Overall, the optimism from BofA Securities on Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ:STX)'s stock is mainly backed by the secular demand trends from Cloud services. The company's strong emphasis on innovation, mainly in HAMR technology, can help strengthen its competitive edge. Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ:STX) provided new financial targets for the period through FY 2028, which are aided by HAMR technology adoption. Over FY 2025 – FY 2028, it expects revenue to see low-to-mid teens CAGR. Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ:STX) provides data storage technology and infrastructure solutions. While we acknowledge the potential of STX to grow, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than STX and that has 100x upside potential, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock. READ NEXT: 13 Cheap AI Stocks to Buy According to Analysts and 11 Unstoppable Growth Stocks to Invest in Now Disclosure: None.
Business Wire
6 days ago
- Business
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Seagate Commences Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations for Eight Series of Senior Notes
FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Seagate Technology Holdings plc ('Seagate') (NASDAQ: STX) today announced the commencement of offers to certain Eligible Holders (as defined below) to exchange (collectively, the 'Exchange Offers' and each, an 'Exchange Offer') any and all outstanding notes of the following eight series issued by Seagate HDD Cayman ('Seagate HDD') (the 'Old Notes') for new notes to be issued by Seagate Data Storage Technology Ptd. Ltd ('SDST') (the 'New Notes') as described in the table below, and related consent solicitations upon the terms and conditions set forth in the confidential Offering Memorandum and Consent Solicitation Statement dated May 28, 2025 (the 'Offering Memorandum and Consent Solicitation Statement'). The following table below summarizes the principal economic terms of the Exchange Offers: __________________________ (1) Reflects the principal amount of Old Notes outstanding as of the date of the Offering Memorandum and Consent Solicitation Statement. (2) Consideration per $1,000 principal amount of Old Notes validly tendered and accepted for exchange. (3) The term 'New Notes' in this column refers, in each case, to the series of New Notes corresponding to the series of Old Notes of like tenor and coupon. (4) Includes the Early Participation Premium for Old Notes validly tendered prior to the Early Participation Deadline described below and not validly withdrawn. Expand Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offering Memorandum and Consent Solicitation Statement, in exchange for each $1,000 principal amount of Old Notes validly tendered, and not validly withdrawn, prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on June 10, 2025, unless extended (such date and time, as it may be extended, the 'Early Participation Deadline'), Eligible Holders whose Old Notes are accepted for exchange will receive the total consideration set forth in the table above (the 'Total Consideration'), which consists of $1,000 principal amount of New Notes and a cash amount of $1.25. The Total Consideration includes an early participation premium set forth in the table above (the 'Early Participation Premium'), which consists of $50 principal amount of New Notes and $1.25 in cash. Eligible Holders whose Old Notes are validly tendered after the Early Participation Deadline and prior to the Expiration Time will only be eligible to receive the exchange consideration set forth in the table above (the 'Exchange Consideration'), which is equal to $950 principal amount of New Notes. The Exchange Offers commenced on May 28, 2025. The Exchange Offers will expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on June 26, 2025, unless extended (such date and time, as it may be extended, the 'Expiration Time'). Tenders of Old Notes may not be withdrawn after 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on June 10, 2025, unless extended (such date and time, as it may be extended, the 'Withdrawal Deadline'), except in certain limited circumstances as set forth in the Offering Memorandum and Consent Solicitation Statement. The Exchange Offers are subject to certain conditions described in the Offering Memorandum and Consent Solicitation Statement. The principal difference between the Old Notes and the New Notes is the entities that will act as an issuer versus as a guarantor, as shown below: Other than the identity of SDST as the issuer and as an obligor, the terms of the New Notes are identical to the Old Notes with respect to their interest rate, interest payment dates, optional redemption prices and maturity. The New Notes will be issued by SDST and guaranteed by the same guarantors as the Old Notes and SDST's recently issued its 5.875% Senior Notes due 2030 (the '2030 Notes') in addition to Seagate HDD (which is the issuer of the Old Notes). The New Notes will have substantially the same covenants as the Old Notes and the 2030 Notes and are subject to the same business and financial risks. No accrued but unpaid interest will be paid on the Old Notes in connection with the Exchange Offers. However, interest on the applicable New Note will accrue from and including the most recent interest payment date of the tendered Old Note. In conjunction with the Exchange Offer, SDST is soliciting consents (the 'Consent Solicitations') to eliminate substantially all restrictive covenants and certain of the default provisions (the 'Proposed Amendments') in the indenture governing the Old Notes. Holders who tender their Old Notes in the Exchange Offer will be deemed to have submitted consents pursuant to the Consent Solicitation. Each Consent Solicitation with respect to a series of Old Notes is to amend the indenture governing such series of Old Notes. The consummation of the Exchange Offer is not subject to, or conditioned upon, the receipt of the requisite consents or to any minimum amount of Old Notes being tendered for exchange. Eligible Holders may not deliver consents without tendering such series of Old Notes in the Exchange Offer. Available Documents and Other Details Documents relating to the Exchange Offers and the Consent Solicitations will only be distributed to holders of Old Notes who complete and return an eligibility form confirming that they are either a 'qualified institutional buyer' as defined in Rule 144A or not a 'U.S. person' as defined in Rule 902 in compliance with Regulation S under the Securities Act and, if in Singapore, a separate eligibility form confirming that they are an 'accredited investor' as defined in Section 4A of the Securities and Futures Act 2001 of Singapore, as modified or amended from time to time (the 'SFA'), or an "institutional investor" as defined in Section 4A of the SFA, in each case pursuant to and in accordance with the requirements of the SFA. Holders Old Notes who desire to complete an eligibility forms should either visit or request instructions by sending an e-mail to contact@ or by calling Global Bondholders Services Corporation, the Exchange Agent and Information Agent for the Exchange Offers, at: +1 (855) 654-2014 (U.S. toll-free) or +1 (212) 430 3774 (banks and brokers). The complete terms and conditions of the Exchange Offers are set forth in the Offering Memorandum and Consent Solicitation Statement. This press release is for informational purposes only and is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell the New Notes. The Exchange Offers are only being made pursuant to the Offering Memorandum and Consent Solicitation Statement. The Exchange Offers are not being made to holders of Old Notes in any jurisdiction in which the making or acceptance thereof would not be in compliance with the securities, blue sky or other laws of such jurisdiction. The New Notes have not been approved or disapproved by any regulatory authority, nor has any such authority passed upon the accuracy or adequacy of the Offering Memorandum and Consent Solicitation Statement. The Exchange Offers and the issuance of the New Notes have not been registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the 'SEC') under the Securities Act, or any other applicable securities laws and, unless so registered, the New Notes may not be offered, sold, pledged or otherwise transferred within the United States or to or for the account of any U.S. person, except pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements thereof. The Exchange Offers are being made, and the New Notes are being offered and will be issued, only (i) to holders of Old Notes that are 'qualified institutional buyers' as defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the 'Securities Act'), in a private transaction in reliance upon the exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act provided by Section 4(a)(2) thereof, or (ii) outside the United States, to holders of Old Notes other than 'U.S. persons', as defined in Rule 902 under the Securities Act, in an offshore transaction in compliance with Regulation S under the Securities Act and that are not acquiring the New Notes for the account or benefit of a U.S. person (a holder satisfying at least one of the foregoing conditions being referred to as an 'Eligible Holder'), and, in each case, (w) if resident and/or located in any member state of the European Economic Area (the 'EEA'), that they are persons other than 'retail investors' (for these purposes, a retail investor means a person who is one (or more) of: (i) a retail client as defined in point (11) of Article 4(1) of Directive 2014/65/EU (as amended, 'MiFID II'); or (ii) a customer within the meaning of Directive 2002/92/EC (as amended or superseded, the 'Insurance Mediation Directive'), where that customer would not qualify as a professional client as defined in point (10) of Article 4(1) of MIFID II; or (iii) not a qualified investor as defined in Directive 2003/71/EC (as amended or superseded, the 'Prospectus Regulation')), (x) if resident and/or located in the United Kingdom, not a person who is one (or more) of the following: (i) a retail client, as defined in point (8) of Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 2017/565 as it forms part of domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (the 'EUWA'); (ii) a customer within the meaning of the provisions of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (as amended, the 'FSMA') and any rules or regulations made under the FSMA to implement the Insurance Distribution Directive, where that customer would not qualify as a professional client, as defined in point (8) of Article 2(1) of Regulation (EU) No 600/2014 as it forms part of domestic law by virtue of the EUWA; or (iii) not a qualified investor as defined in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 as it forms part of domestic law by virtue of the EUWA (the 'U.K. Prospectus Regulation'), (y) if resident and/or located in the United Kingdom, either (i) a person having professional experience in matters relating to investments and falling within the definition of investment professionals as defined in Article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005, as amended (the 'Order'), (ii) a person falling within Article 43(2) of the Order, or (iii) a person to whom the Offering Memorandum and Consent Solicitation Statement and other documents or materials relating to the New Notes may otherwise lawfully be communicated in accordance with the Order, and (z) if in Singapore, (i) to an institutional investor (as defined in Section 4A of the SFA) pursuant to Section 274 of the SFA, or (ii) to an accredited investor (as defined in Section 4A of the SFA) pursuant to and in accordance with the conditions specified in Section 275 of the SFA, and (where applicable) Regulation 3 of the Securities and Futures (Classes of Investors) Regulations 2018. Pursuant to the registration rights agreement, the SDST and the Guarantors are required to consummate an offer to exchange the New Notes offered hereby for a new issue of notes registered under the Securities Act to be declared effective no later than 451 days after the date the New Notes offered hereby are issued, unless the New Notes offered hereby are then freely transferable. About Seagate Seagate Technology is a leading innovator of mass-capacity data storage. We create breakthrough technology so you can confidently store your data and easily unlock its value. Founded over 45 years ago, Seagate has shipped over four billion terabytes of data capacity and offers a full portfolio of storage devices, systems, and services from edge to cloud. © 2025 Seagate Technology LLC. All rights reserved. Seagate, Seagate Technology, and the Spiral logo are registered trademarks of Seagate Technology LLC in the United States and/or other countries. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements provide current expectations of future events based on certain assumptions and include any statement that does not directly relate to any historical fact. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements about the terms and conditions of, and completion of, the Exchange Offers and the Consent Solicitations, each as described above. The Company cannot assure that the offering will be consummated, nor can it guarantee the size or terms of the offering. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by words such as 'expects,' 'intends,' 'plans,' 'anticipates,' 'believes,' 'estimates,' 'predicts,' 'projects,' 'should,' 'may,' 'will,' 'will continue,' 'can,' 'could,' or the negative of these words, variations of these words and comparable terminology, in each case, intended to refer to future events or circumstances. However, the absence of these words or similar expressions does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements are based on information available to the Company as of the date of this press release and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company's actual results, performance or events to differ materially from historical experience and the Company's present expectations or projections. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those described under the captions 'Risk Factors' and 'Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations' in the Company's latest periodic report on Form 10-Q or Form 10-K filed with the SEC. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this press release, which are based on information available to us on, and which speak only as of, the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made, unless required by applicable law.
Mid East Info
23-05-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Seagate Highlights Strategy to Build Long-Term Value in Today's Data-driven World at 2025 Investor and Analyst Event
Seagate Highlights Strategy to Build Long-Term Value in Today's Data-driven World at 2025 Investor and Analyst Event Sets new financial targets through FY2028, underpinned by the adoption of Seagate's first-to-market HAMR technology and continued focused execution Unveils differentiated product roadmap, with clear path from Mozaic 3+TB/disk to 10+TB/disk Increases share repurchase authorization to $5 billion Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 23, 2025 – Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ: STX), a leading innovator of mass-capacity data storage, today hosted its 2025 Investor and Analyst Event and outlined the Company's clear strategy to capture growth opportunities ahead, drive profitability and build long-term value for customers and shareholders. 'Technology innovation and AI are fueling exponential data growth and driving demand for the hard drive storage industry. Seagate today is uniquely positioned to capture this opportunity with our Mozaic portfolio powered by market-leading HAMR technology. Our differentiated portfolio addresses critical data center challenges, including cost, scale and sustainability, enabling us to deliver storage solutions for customers from cloud to edge,' said Dave Mosley, Seagate's chief executive officer. 'Since our last Investor and Analyst Event in 2021, we have made structural improvements to extend demand visibility, maintain supply discipline, optimize product mix, and streamline cost structure. We are a stronger company today thanks to the dedicated efforts of our global team. This is an incredibly exciting time at Seagate, and we are confident we have the right technology and strategy to lead the next era of storage in today's data-driven world, while delivering enhanced value to shareholders,' concluded Mosley. During the event, the Company outlined new financial targets for the period through FY2028, which are supported by the adoption of HAMR technology. Additionally, Seagate announced today that its Board of Directors has increased Seagate's share repurchase authorization to $5 billion, underscoring its commitment to capital returns and confidence in the future. The authorization does not have a time limit and any share repurchases will be dependent on Seagate's financial position, results of operations, available cash, cash flow, capital requirements, distributable reserves, and other factors deemed relevant by the Company. Event Materials and Replay The full presentation and replay from today's 2025 Investor and Analyst Event can be accessed on Seagate's Investor Relations website at
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
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Seagate Highlights Strategy to Build Long-Term Value in Today's Data-driven World at 2025 Investor and Analyst Event
Sets new financial targets through FY2028, underpinned by the adoption of Seagate's first-to-market HAMR technology and continued focused execution Unveils differentiated product roadmap, with clear path from Mozaic 3+TB/disk to 10TB/disk Increases share repurchase authorization to $5 billion FREMONT, Calif., May 22, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ: STX), a leading innovator of mass-capacity data storage, today hosted its 2025 Investor and Analyst Event and outlined the Company's clear strategy to capture growth opportunities ahead, drive profitability and build long-term value for customers and shareholders. "Technology innovation and AI are fueling exponential data growth and driving demand for the hard drive storage industry. Seagate today is uniquely positioned to capture this opportunity with our Mozaic portfolio powered by market-leading HAMR technology. Our differentiated portfolio addresses critical data center challenges, including cost, scale and sustainability, enabling us to deliver storage solutions for customers from cloud to edge," said Dave Mosley, Seagate's chief executive officer. "Since our last Investor Day in 2021, we have made structural improvements to extend demand visibility, maintain supply discipline, optimize product mix, and streamline cost structure. We are a stronger company today thanks to the dedicated efforts of our global team. This is an incredibly exciting time at Seagate, and we are confident we have the right technology and strategy to lead the next era of storage in today's data-driven world, while delivering enhanced value to shareholders," concluded Mosley. New Financial Targets During the event, the Company outlined new financial targets for the period through FY2028, which are supported by the adoption of HAMR technology. Target Performance1 Revenue Low-to-mid teens CAGR Gross Margin (Non-GAAP) 40% with further expansion opportunity, and Incremental margin of ~50%, starting at $2.6 billion in quarterly revenue Operating Expenses (Non-GAAP) ~10% of revenue Capital Expenditures 4-6% of revenue Capital Returns >75% of free cash flow 1 Target performance covers period through FY2028. Revenue CAGR corrected to reflect period covering FY2025-FY2028. Increased Share Repurchase Authorization Additionally, Seagate also announced today that its Board of Directors has increased Seagate's share repurchase authorization to $5 billion, underscoring its commitment to capital returns and confidence in the future. The authorization does not have a time limit and any share repurchases will be dependent on Seagate's financial position, results of operations, available cash, cash flow, capital requirements, distributable reserves, and other factors deemed relevant by the Company. Event Materials and Replay The full presentation and replay from today's 2025 Investor and Analyst Event can be accessed on Seagate's Investor Relations website at About Seagate Technology Seagate Technology is a leading innovator of mass-capacity data storage. We create breakthrough technology so you can confidently store your data and easily unlock its value. Founded over 45 years ago, Seagate has shipped over four billion terabytes of data capacity and offers a full portfolio of storage devices, systems, and services from edge to cloud. To learn more about how Seagate leads storage innovation, visit and our blog, or follow us on X, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. ©2025 Seagate Technology LLC. All rights reserved. Seagate, Seagate Technology, Mozaic 3+, Exos, and the Spiral logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Seagate Technology LLC in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. When referring to drive capacity, one gigabyte, or GB, equals one billion bytes, one terabyte, or TB, equals one trillion bytes, and one exabyte, or EB, equals one quintillion bytes. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements provide current expectations of future events based on certain assumptions and include any statement that does not directly relate to any historical fact. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements about the Company's plans, programs, strategies, prospects, and opportunities; financial outlook for future periods, including through fiscal year 2028; expectations regarding market demand for the Company's products, our visibility into such demand and our ability to optimize our level of production and meet market and industry expectations and the effects of these future trends on Company's financial and operational performance, including our ability to deliver profitable growth; anticipated shifts in technology and storage industry trends, and anticipated demand and performance of new storage product introductions, including HAMR-based Mozaic products; the Company's capital allocation strategy, including potential repurchases of its common stock; and expectations regarding the Company's business strategy and performance. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by words such as "expects," "intends," "plans," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "projects," "should," "may," "will," "will continue," "can," "could" or the negative of these words, variations of these words and comparable terminology, in each case, intended to refer to future events or circumstances. However, the absence of these words or similar expressions does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements are subject to various uncertainties and risks that could cause our actual results to differ materially from historical experience and our present expectations or projections. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those described under the captions "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in the Company's latest periodic report on Form 10-Q or Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this press release, which are based on information available to us on, and which speak only as of, the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made, unless required by applicable law. The inclusion of Seagate's website addresses in this press release are provided for convenience only. The information contained in, or that can be accessed through, Seagate's websites and social media channels are not part of this press release. 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Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Is Seagate Technology Holdings plc (STX) the Undervalued Quantum Computing Stock to Buy Now?
We recently published a list of . In this article, we are going to take a look at where Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ:STX) stands against other undervalued quantum computing stocks to buy now. Quantum computing is turning into an essential component of the upcoming technological revolution. It is resolving problems all around in sectors spanning security, finance, medicine, and AI. In comparison to regular computers, quantum systems use qubits that work in multiple states at once, which massively boosts processing power. This does show advancements in the field of science, and as such, it is encouraging new markets. PwC reports that quantum tech is making waves in research, operations, and infrastructure, with specific attention on optimization, system simulation, and modeling risks. According to ResearchAndMarkets, while the quantum industry reached $1.9 billion in 2024, it is expected to hit $7.5 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 28.7%. Forbes stated that this strong growth comes from institutional support, public-private teamwork, and hardware breakthroughs. Moreover, venture capital invested $1.5 billion into 50 quantum startups last year, almost twice the amount in 2023. The Forbes Technology Council adds that this demonstrates that investors are putting more trust in the quantum sector. Thus, it has the potential to reshape not just the IT sector but global markets too, from portfolio management to trading algorithms, by cutting computation time and risks. In response to this technology, the stock market has been skeptical, as it is uncertain when quantum computing will go mainstream. However, recent advances in error reduction, logical qubit formation, and hybrid quantum-classical models have boosted optimism among investors. These hybrid approaches are already helping with logistics, artificial intelligence, and materials research. Forbes claims that this shift is a complete redefinition of tech investing, with quantum moving from an accessory to a necessity in the tech sector. In contrast, in the financial sector, the industry is getting attention despite being relatively new and in development. IDTechEx predicts it can reach $10 billion worth of value in two decades, driven by the active advancements of quantum startups. With over 50 of these startups turning profitable in just four years, companies are now rapidly adopting the technology, with a rise in demand for quantum programs. Meanwhile, an IDC report in April showed PC shipments grew 4.9% in Q1 2025, unaffected by the rising tariffs. Furthermore, even governments all around the globe are investing in this sector, led by America, Germany, China, and Britain. The UN even declared 2025 the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. Looking ahead, the technological progress keeps investors hooked with new materials like niobium. When paired with surface encapsulation methods, it has stretched coherence times to 600 microseconds, making qubits perform better. In addition, better chip designs and error correction are helping quantum systems move from labs to real applications. These improvements should cut costs and boost reliability, bringing quantum's theoretical potential into practical use. To curate our list of the 10 Undervalued Quantum Computing Stocks to Buy Now, we relied on the Finviz screener to find the biggest Quantum Computing companies. We narrowed down these companies by choosing ones that have their forward price-to-earnings multiple less than 15, as of the time of writing this article. Next, we ranked the shortlisted stocks based on the hedge fund sentiment surrounding each stock, as per Insider Monkey's Q4 2024 database. The 10 Undervalued Quantum Computing Stocks to Buy Now are listed in ascending order based on the number of hedge fund holders having stakes in the respective stocks. Why are we interested in the stocks that hedge funds pile into? The reason is simple: our research has shown that we can outperform the market by imitating the top stock picks of the best hedge funds. Our quarterly newsletter's strategy selects 14 small-cap and large-cap stocks every quarter and has returned 373.4% since May 2014, beating its benchmark by 218 percentage points (). A technician configuring a network-attached storage drive. Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ:STX) leads the market in high-capacity data storage, offering HDDs, SSDs, and cloud systems through its Lyve platform. It serves businesses globally across the U.S., Singapore, and the Netherlands, providing storage tech that supports heavy computing for AI, cloud services, and new tech like quantum computing. In Q2 FY2025 ended December 27, 2024, Seagate made $2.33 billion in revenue, up 50% from last year and 7% from last quarter. The company's non-GAAP earnings hit $2.03 per share, beating expectations, while operating income jumped 22% to $538 million. Where gross margin reached 35.5%, free cash flow grew to $150 million from the previous quarter's $27 million. Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ:STX) shipped 151 exabytes in total, due to strong cloud customer demand. Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ:STX) also expanded its Mozaic platform using HAMR (Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording) technology. With drives now sampling at 36TB capacity and more testing in progress, the company is ready to support next-gen systems needing massive data handling. This is crucial for simulation-heavy and data-centric environments supporting quantum computing. Despite a production obstacle expected to affect Q3 FY2025 revenue by $200 million, the overall outlook is promising. Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ:STX) projects $2.1 billion revenue (give or take $150 million) with earnings around $1.70 per share, though supply issues are expected to impact the quarter that ended in March. Seagate continues to play an essential role in data systems that drive quantum computing and AI tech forward, while remaining one of the cheap stocks to buy. Overall, STX ranks 1st on our list of undervalued quantum computing stocks to buy now. While we acknowledge the potential of STX as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that certain AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter time frame. There is an AI stock that went up since the beginning of 2025, while popular AI stocks lost around 25%. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than STX but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about this . READ NEXT: 20 Best AI Stocks To Buy Now and 30 Best Stocks to Buy Now According to Billionaires. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
