Seagate Technology (STX.US) Price Target 2026/2027: 30% Upside – Rating and Stock Analysis

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Price history for Seagate Technology (STX.US) – stock price at 862.85 $, August 2026
Seagate Technology stock price – price development 2026. Updated Aug 6, 2026.
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Seagate Technology Price Target 2026: Analysts See 29% Upside

The average price target for Seagate Technology is $1,115.87. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 29,32% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

Is Seagate Technology overvalued or undervalued?

Seagate Technology is currently undervalued with a gap of 29.3% relative to the price target.


The current price is $862.85, which places Seagate Technology in the undervalued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $1,004.28, and overvalued when the price exceeds $1,227.46.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For Seagate Technology, the fair value range lies between $1,004.28 and $1,227.46.


See the full price target analysis for Seagate Technology →

Analyst Ratings for Seagate Technology stock in 2026: Buy

23 analysts cover Seagate Technology. The ratings are mixed, with 56.5% Buy, 34.8% Hold and 8.6% Sell. The average price target is $1,115.87, which gives an upside of 29.3% from the current price.

Consensus: Buy (3.96/5)
Strong Buy
12 (52.2%)
Buy
1 (4.3%)
Hold
8 (34.8%)
Sell
1 (4.3%)
Strong Sell
1 (4.3%)
Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy
3.96 out of 5 based on 23 analysts

About Seagate Technology – Computer Hardware

Seagate Technology Holdings, eller STX, driver en stor forretning med datalagring og infrastruktur. De tjener penge på at levere løsninger i både Singapore, USA og Europa. STX er især kendt for at lave masselagringsprodukter. De sælger for eksempel store Enterprise Nearline harddiske og SSD’er til datacentre. Derudover udvikler de også løsninger til det private marked. Blandt deres kendte produkter er eksterne diske som Seagate Ultra Touch og LaCie. De tilbyder også Lyve, som er en edge-to-cloud platform. Virksomheden blev grundlagt i 1979 og har i dag over 30.000 ansatte, der arbejder med at udvikle og sælge datalagringsteknologi. Read more about the company

Key Figures for Seagate Technology

$ 192B Market cap
$ 12,2B Revenue
Computer Hardware Industry
59.87 P/E
15.68 P/S
89.68 P/B
USA Listed on exchange

What kind of stock is Seagate Technology?

Growth stock Quality stock

Seagate Technology is classified as a growth stock and quality stock. This means the stock combines several attractive traits, strong financial health (Piotroski 9/9).

Score Overview for Seagate Technology

💰 Value Score 10/100 (Very Low)
⭐ Quality Score 97/100 (Very High)
🚀 Momentum Score 66/100 (High)
📊 Total Score 57/100

⚠️ 1 red flag identified 1 critical

Our analysis has identified 1 potential risk factor in Seagate Technology that investors should be aware of.

🚨 High debt: The debt-to-equity ratio is 1,000% – the company carries considerably more debt than equity, which raises the financial risk.

📈 Valuation

Seagate Technology trades at a P/E ratio of 59.9, which is above the market average. The forward P/E is 23.9 (60% lower), which suggests the market expects rising earnings. The P/S ratio is 15.7 (high — the market pays a premium for the revenue). The P/B ratio is 89.7. The PEG ratio is 0.49 — below 1.0 suggests the stock is cheap relative to its growth rate.

💵 Profitability & Growth

Seagate Technology has a profit margin of 26.1% (excellent) and an operating margin of 43.1%. Return on equity (ROE) is 37.2% — excellent return on equity. Return on assets (ROA) is 29.4%. The latest quarterly earnings grew 149.1% year over year — strong growth.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 9 out of 9 — excellent financial health. Altman Z2 is 4.35 (healthy balance sheet — low risk). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 1,000.0% — high debt, which raises the risk.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 3.70%.

Seagate Technology Dividend 2026: 0.4% Dividend Yield

Dividend Key Figures for Seagate Technology in 2026

Dividend yield
0.35%
Dividend per share
0.74 USD
Payout ratio
19.2%
Low
Dividend growth (4 years)
+7.0%
Avg. annual dividend (3 years)
2.84 USD

When does Seagate Technology pay a dividend in 2026?

Latest ex-dividend date (traded without the dividend)
June 24, 2026
Next dividend payment
October 7, 2026
Latest payment date
July 7, 2026

How much does Seagate Technology pay in dividends?

Seagate Technology pays dividends to its shareholders. The most recently paid dividend was 0.74 USD per share, which corresponds to a dividend yield of 0.35%. Over the last 4 years, the annual dividend has grown by 7.0%, which shows positive dividend growth.

The payout ratio is 19.2%, which is low. This suggests the company prioritizes reinvesting in growth over dividend payments. There is good room to raise the dividend in the future.

Historical Dividend Payments for Seagate Technology

We have registered dividend payments for Seagate Technology since 2021-03-23. In that period the stock has paid a dividend 25 times, most recently on 2026-06-24. This stock qualifies as a stable dividend stock, because it has paid a dividend at least once a year for the last 5 years. That makes it attractive to investors looking for steady, regular dividend payments.

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Insider Trading in Seagate Technology 2026: The Signal Is negative

In 2026, insiders at Seagate Technology have made 20 transactions, all of which were sales. On a net basis, insiders took 61,550,426 $ out of the stock. Active insiders include MOSLEY WILLIAM D, Morris John Christopher, Lee James CI and others. In the short term (last 3 months), the insider signal is negative.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): Negative

Insiders have exclusively sold shares over the last 3 months.

Over the last 3 months: 0 purchases and 20 sales. A net 61,550,426 $ out of the stock.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Negative

Insiders have exclusively sold shares in the recent period. This can suggest management sees limited opportunity.

Across the last 20 transactions: 0 purchases and 20 sales. A net 61,550,426 $ out of the stock.

Latest sale: MOSLEY WILLIAM D sold 14,000 shares at 818 $ each on 2026-08-03.

Who is selling: MOSLEY WILLIAM D, Morris John Christopher, Lee James CI, Teh Ban Seng, Romano Gianluca and others.

Latest Insider Trades in Seagate Technology (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in Seagate Technology. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-08-03 MOSLEY WILLIAM D Sell 14,000 818 11,456,480
2026-08-03 Morris John Christopher Sell 168 818 137,384
2026-07-30 Lee James CI Sell 694 877 608,950
2026-07-23 Lee James CI Sell 542 905 490,515
2026-07-01 MOSLEY WILLIAM D Sell 14,000 936 13,109,040
2026-06-12 Teh Ban Seng Sell 989 880 870,508
2026-06-12 Romano Gianluca Sell 903 880 794,812
2026-06-12 MOSLEY WILLIAM D Sell 1,768 880 1,556,176
2026-06-12 Morris John Christopher Sell 466 880 410,169
2026-06-10 Teh Ban Seng Sell 663 822 544,893

Who is buying and selling Seagate Technology shares in 2026?

The following insiders have sold shares: MOSLEY WILLIAM D, Morris John Christopher, Lee James CI, Teh Ban Seng, Romano Gianluca and others. In total, 61,550,426 $ was sold across 20 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

Seagate Technology Short Selling 2026: 3.7% Sold Short

Moderate short interest: 3.7% of the free float
Short % of free float
3.7%
Assessment
Moderate short interest
Short squeeze risk
Low
Data source
SEC
Updated daily
The stock has a moderate share of short selling. Between 2-5% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which is within the normal range for most stocks.

Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Short Interest Scale
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3.7%

When Does Seagate Technology Report Earnings?

The next earnings date for Seagate Technology is not yet available. Check the company's investor calendar for more information.



Technical Analysis of Seagate Technology 2026 – Signal: Hold

Overall Technical Signal: Hold

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated August 6, 2026.

Technical analysis of Seagate Technology (STX.US) – RSI 48, MACD negative (bearish), daily candlestick chart August 2026
Seagate Technology technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI and MACD. Updated Aug 6, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Seagate Technology plc

Seagate Technology plc is in a short-term downtrend. The price of $837.66 is 0.4% below the 20-day average ($840.94). Medium term, the picture is negative: the price is 6.2% below the 50-day average ($892.90). Long term, the stock is 59.0% above the 200-day average ($526.86), which confirms a long-term uptrend.

Golden Cross: The 50-day average (892.90) is above the 200-day average (526.86), which is a classic bullish signal for Seagate Technology plc.

Is Seagate Technology plc overbought or oversold?

Seagate Technology plc has an RSI of 48.5, right in the middle of the neutral zone. There is no clear buying or selling pressure.

MACD Analysis for Seagate Technology plc

Daily MACD: MACD is negative (-14.217), which means the short-term trend is bearish (the 12-day EMA is below the 26-day EMA). MACD is above the signal line (-16.318) by 2.101, which suggests the negative momentum is fading – a potential trend reversal could be ahead.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is positive (129.658), which indicates a broader bullish long-term trend. MACD5 is below the signal line (143.553) by 13.895, which suggests the long-term momentum is fading – the positive trend could come under pressure.

Overall MACD assessment: The daily and weekly MACD give conflicting signals. The long-term trend is bullish, but the short-term trend is bearish. Daily momentum is rising, though, which could suggest the pullback is over.

Risk Profile for Seagate Technology plc

Seagate Technology plc has an annual standard deviation of 72.2%, which classifies the stock as extreme risk. Only risk-tolerant investors should consider this stock, because the price swings can be very large.

Overall Technical Conclusion for Seagate Technology plc

Trend: Neutral/mixed.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bearish (-14.217). Weekly bullish (129.658).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily rising. Weekly falling.

RSI: 48.5 – neutral.

Technical signal: Hold

The signals are mixed – trend and MACD point in different directions. Wait until MACD crosses the zero line in the direction of the trend before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions About Seagate Technology stock in 2026

Should you buy Seagate Technology stock now?
The technical signal for Seagate Technology is currently NEUTRAL. Seagate Technology trades at $862.85 as of 8/6/2026. The overall technical signal is: Hold. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is negative (bearish trend) at -14.217 with rising momentum (signal: -16.318); RSI is at 48.5 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term uptrend (price above the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $1,115.87 points to 29.3% upside. This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Seagate Technology stock?
The average analyst price target for Seagate Technology is $1,115.87. The current price is $862.85, which gives an upside of 29.3%. Based on this, the stock is considered undervalued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $1,004.28 and $1,227.46.
Is Seagate Technology a dividend stock?
Yes, Seagate Technology is a dividend stock with a dividend yield of 0.35%. The latest dividend was $0.74 per share. The latest ex-dividend date (traded without the dividend) was 6/24/2026. The payout ratio is 19.2%, which is considered sustainable. The next dividend payment is scheduled for 10/7/2026.
When does Seagate Technology pay a dividend in 2026?
Seagate Technology pays its next dividend on 10/7/2026. The latest dividend was $0.74 per share with an ex-dividend date of 6/24/2026. The dividend yield is 0.35%. The payout ratio of 19.2% points to a sustainable dividend with room to grow.
What is the risk of Seagate Technology stock?
Seagate Technology is rated as a stock with extreme risk. the annual standard deviation is 72.2%, which classifies the stock as extreme risk.
Is Seagate Technology overvalued?
No, Seagate Technology is considered undervalued based on the analyst price target (29.3% upside). Seagate Technology has the following valuation ratios: a P/E ratio of 59.9 (highly valued), a P/S ratio of 15.7, a P/B ratio of 89.7. The analyst price target suggests that the stock is undervalued by 29.3%.
Is Seagate Technology overbought?
No, Seagate Technology is not overbought. RSI is at 48.5 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 48.5 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, the price is 2.6% above the 20-day average (short-term uptrend). In addition, MACD is negative, but momentum is rising (possible trend reversal).
When is the next Seagate Technology earnings report?
The date of the next earnings report for Seagate Technology has not been published yet. Check the company's investor calendar for updates.
Is Seagate Technology shorted?
Yes, Seagate Technology is shorted with 3.7% of the free float sold short. This is a moderate level of short selling, within the normal range for most stocks. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying Seagate Technology stock?
No, insiders are not buying Seagate Technology shares – they are net sellers. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 0 purchases and 20 sales. On a net basis, 61,550,426 $ worth of shares were sold. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 0 purchases and 20 sales, with a net 61,550,426 $ sold. Active sellers include MOSLEY WILLIAM D, Morris John Christopher, Lee James CI and others. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is Seagate Technology a good stock?
Based on our total score, Seagate Technology is rated as a mediocre stock with a total score of 58 out of 100. The stock scores around average on value, quality and momentum – it sits near the median in our database. The score is made up of Value: 10/100, Quality: 97/100, Momentum: 66/100. In addition: analysts see 29.3% upside to the price target; a dividend of 0.35%; technical signal: Hold. Whether Seagate Technology is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for Seagate Technology stock?
The outlook for Seagate Technology based on current data: the average analyst price target is $1,115.87 (+29.3%); the P/E ratio is 59.9 (high – the market expects growth). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is Seagate Technology stock rising?
Seagate Technology is rising right now. The technical indicators show: the price is 2.6% above the 20-day average; insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can Seagate Technology go?
The average analyst price target for Seagate Technology is $1,115.87, which corresponds to a potential gain of 29.3% from the current price of $862.85. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Seagate Technology fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for Seagate Technology. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does Seagate Technology do?
Seagate Technology Holdings, eller STX, driver en stor forretning med datalagring og infrastruktur. De tjener penge på at levere løsninger i både Singapore, USA og Europa. STX er især kendt for at lave masselagringsprodukter. De sælger for eksempel store Enterprise Nearline ha... The company belongs to the Teknologi sector, more specifically the Computer Hardware industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Seagate Technology as an investment.
Did Seagate Technology raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Seagate Technology. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is Seagate Technology making money or losing money?
Yes, Seagate Technology is making money, not losing it. The company has a profit margin (the share of revenue left over as profit) of 26.1% — which is excellent. The operating margin (profit before interest and taxes) is 43.1%. At a P/E ratio of 59.9, you currently pay 59.9 dollars for every dollar of the company's annual earnings. A consistently profitable company is usually more resilient than growth stocks that are not yet making money.
Can Seagate Technology go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of Seagate Technology is rated as low. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 4.35 — that places the company in the healthy zone. The company has a healthy balance sheet with limited debt relative to earnings and assets. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 9 — which is strong. Debt relative to equity is 1,000% (high). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does Seagate Technology have a lot of debt?
Yes, Seagate Technology has elevated debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 1,000%. For the teknologi sector, anything above 150% counts as elevated — that raises the financial risk, especially if interest rates rise or earnings fall. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector. Can Seagate Technology service its debt? Can service its debt without problems — the interest coverage ratio (how many times earnings can cover interest payments) is 22.4x, and net debt equals 0.4 years of earnings (EBITDA).