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Seagate Technology Holdings (STX) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
Seagate Technology Holdings gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Jan 24, 2024. Of 5 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance 5 times (100%). Revenue: 5 of 5, on average +5.1% against the guided midpoint. Its releases raised guidance twice and lowered it 0 times.
Revenue
Met or beat 5 of 5 periods (4 above, 1 within, 0 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 FY27 | $4.7B–$4.9B (Oct 27, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q1 FY27 | $4.0B–$4.2B (Jul 28, 2026) | $4.2B | above the range | +3.2% |
| Q4 FY26 | $3.4B–$3.5B (Apr 28, 2026) | $3.6B | above the range | +5.2% |
| Q3 FY26 | $2.8B–$3.0B (Jan 27, 2026) | $3.1B | above the range | +7.3% |
| Q2 FY26 | $2.6B–$2.8B (Oct 28, 2025) | $2.8B | above the range | +4.6% |
| Q1 FY26 | $2.4B–$2.6B (Jul 29, 2025) | $2.6B | within the range | +5.2% |
| Q2 FY25 | $2.1B–$2.5B (Oct 22, 2024) | — | — | — |
Adjusted tax rate
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY27 | 15.5% (Oct 27, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY26 | 15.5% (Oct 28, 2025) → reaffirmed 15.5% (Jan 27, 2026) → reaffirmed 15.5% (Apr 28, 2026) | — | — | — |
Adjusted EPS
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 FY27 | $9.00–$9.40 (Oct 27, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q1 FY27 | $7.10–$7.50 (Jul 28, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q4 FY26 | $4.80–$5.20 (Apr 28, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q3 FY26 | $3.20–$3.60 (Jan 27, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q2 FY26 | $2.55–$2.95 (Oct 28, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q1 FY26 | $2.10–$2.50 (Jul 29, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q3 FY25 | $1.50–$1.90 (Jan 21, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q2 FY25 | $1.65–$2.05 (Oct 22, 2024) | — | — | — |
| Q1 FY25 | $1.20–$1.60 (Jul 23, 2024) | — | — | — |
| Q4 FY24 | $0.50–$0.90 (Apr 23, 2024) | — | — | — |
The latest quarter
Seagate Technology Holdings, Q1 FY27: revenue $4.2B (+61% year over year), operating margin 48.8%, net earnings $1.8B, operating cash flow $1.7B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does Seagate Technology Holdings beat its guidance?
Seagate Technology Holdings gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Jan 24, 2024. Of 5 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance 5 times (100%). Revenue: 5 of 5, on average +5.1% against the guided midpoint.
How often does Seagate Technology Holdings raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance twice and lowered it 0 times since Jan 24, 2024.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.