Executive Summary
In Q3 2024, Seagate Technology Holdings (STX) reported a revenue of $1.66 billion, marking a 6% quarter-over-quarter growth amidst an improving demand environment. The reported net income reached $25 million, significantly up from the previous quarter, underlining strong operational discipline and impactful pricing strategies. Management emphasized that their ability to navigate the recovery phase is supported by a robust demand rebound in the nearline cloud market as well as positive trends in the enterprise OEM sector. This performance reflects the benefits of proactive supply chain adjustments and sustained focus on generating cash flow and maintaining profitability.
Key Performance Indicators
Revenue
1.66B
QoQ: 6.43% | YoY:-11.02%
Gross Profit
428.00M
25.86% margin
QoQ: 18.23% | YoY:34.17%
Operating Income
154.00M
QoQ: 24.19% | YoY:7 800.00%
Net Income
25.00M
QoQ: 231.58% | YoY:105.77%
EPS
0.12
QoQ: 232.01% | YoY:105.74%
Revenue Trend
Margin Analysis
Key Insights
- **Revenue:** $1.655 billion (up 6.4% QoQ)
- **Net Income:** $25 million (up 232% QoQ), reflecting a more than doubling of non-GAAP EPS to $0.33
- **Gross Margin:** Improved to 26.1%, a significant increase attributed to pricing actions and favorable product mix
- **Operating Income:** Rose to $154 million, with an operating margin of 9.3%
- **Free Cash Flow:** Grew to $128 million, showing strong cash generation amid capital expenditures of $60 million. Management noted that future gross margins are expected to trend upwards through continued operational discipline and market recovery, with a target of exceeding 30% by the end of this calendar year.