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Seagate downgraded from Strong Buy to Hold as stock hits fair value after 440% rally since May 2025

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01 Nov 2026, 05:43 WIB
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Seagate downgraded from Strong Buy to Hold as stock hits fair value after 440% rally since May 2025

Seagate's stock has surged about 440% since May 2025, prompting a downgrade from Strong Buy to Hold as it now reflects fair value around $640. The current high profit margins are largely due to a supply shortage expected to ease by 2028, when increased capacity from competitors like Western Digital and Toshiba may limit pricing and earnings growth. While Seagate's strong balance sheet and cash flow support holding the stock, future gains depend on demand, supply, and cost factors in 2028.

Seagate's stock has experienced a remarkable rise since 2025, but recent trading shows some pullback. On Pluang, STX is priced at USD 644.53, down 7.99% as of Nov 01, 2026, 10:02 WIB. The stock's market cap stands at $147.97 billion, with a typical hold time of 43 days and a dividend yield of 0.47%. Current order activity heavily favors selling, with 94% of orders to sell and only 6% to buy.

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