Seagate Technology Hldngs Plc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ: STX) has appointed Yolanda Lee Conyers to its Board of Directors and the Compensation Committee, effective January 24, 2022. Mike Cannon, Board Chair, expressed confidence in Conyers’ extensive experience in global human resources and technology, noting her potential to enhance diversity within the company. Conyers brings over 30 years of international experience, having held leadership positions at Lenovo, Dell Technologies, and Texas Instruments. Her academic background includes a master's in International Business and a bachelor's in Computer Science.

Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ: STX) will report its fiscal second quarter 2022 financial results on January 26, 2022, after market close. An investment community conference call will occur on the same day at 1:30 p.m. Pacific / 4:30 p.m. Eastern. Stakeholders can access the live audio webcast on Seagate's Investor Relations website. Established for over 40 years, Seagate has shipped more than three billion terabytes of data capacity.

Seagate Technology (NASDAQ: STX) has launched the Exos Application Platform (AP), featuring 2nd Gen AMD EPYC processors for enhanced compute and storage performance. This ultra-compact system addresses the growing demand for efficient data management, as enterprise data is projected to grow by 42.2% over the next two years. The Exos AP aims to optimize rack space, power efficiency, and storage density, helping enterprises harness 68% of unleveraged data. The new platform is available this month, promising flexibility and improved total cost of ownership (TCO).

Seagate Technology Holdings (NASDAQ: STX) announced its participation in upcoming virtual investor events. The events include the 5th Annual Virtual Wells Fargo TMT Summit on December 1, 2021, at 1:00 PM PT, the UBS Global TMT Virtual Conference on December 6, 2021, at 12:00 PM PT, and the Barclays Global Technology, Media and Telecommunications Conference on December 8, 2021, at 9:40 AM PT. Webcasts will be available on Seagate’s Investor Relations website, with replays accessible for 30 days post-event.

Seagate Technology Holdings (NASDAQ: STX) announced the retirement of Stephen J. Luczo from its Board of Directors, effective October 20, 2021. Luczo has been affiliated with Seagate for 28 years, serving as Board Chair from 2002 to 2020 and holding various leadership roles including CEO. His tenure is recognized for significant contributions to Seagate's technological advancements, bolstering its position as an industry leader in mass-data storage. The company appreciates Luczo's dedication and leadership during his time at the helm.

Seagate Technology (NASDAQ: STX) launched its Star Wars™ Beskar™ Ingot Drives, the first collectible branded drives inspired by the Star Wars franchise, just in time for the holiday season. The collection includes various formats such as M.2 NVMe, 2.5-inch SATA, and external HDDs, appealing to gamers and Star Wars enthusiasts. Prices range from $99.99 for the external HDD (2TB) to $259.99 for the 1TB SSD. Each drive features the iconic Beskar design and comes with a five-year warranty plus three years of data recovery services, enhancing consumer confidence.

Seagate Technology Holdings (NASDAQ: STX) reported robust fiscal Q1 2022 results with revenue of $3.12 billion, a significant increase from $2.31 billion in Q1 2021. The company achieved a GAAP diluted EPS of $2.28, up from $0.86 a year prior, reflecting strong profitability. Operating margins improved to 18.8% GAAP and 20.1% non-GAAP. Seagate generated $496 million in cash flow from operations and raised its quarterly dividend to $0.70 per share, marking the third consecutive year of increases. The outlook remains positive, driven by strong cloud data center demand.

Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ: STX) will report its fiscal first quarter 2022 financial results on October 22, 2021, before market opening. The investment community is invited to join a conference call at 6:00 a.m. PT / 9:00 a.m. ET that same day to discuss the results. The live audio webcast will be available on Seagate’s Investor Relations site. With over three billion terabytes shipped globally, Seagate continues to lead in data storage solutions.

StorONE has partnered with Seagate Technology (NASDAQ: STX) to offer a bundled solution featuring Seagate's Exos AP5U84, aimed at reducing total cost of ownership (TCO) for data storage infrastructure. This solution allows IT professionals to efficiently consolidate storage systems, starting from backup storage to more demanding applications like VMware and databases. Key features include a cacheless architecture for high performance, robust data protection measures including vRAID, and snapshot capabilities for ransomware defense.