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Seagate Technology Holdings vs Quantum: STX and QMCO compared
Seagate Technology Holdings is the larger company: $4.2B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 FY27) against $80.8M for Quantum (Q1 FY27). Seagate Technology Holdings is growing faster (+61% against +26% a year earlier). Seagate Technology Holdings is more profitable, with an operating margin of 48.8% against 6.2%.
Where the money goes: STX and QMCO
Seagate Technology Holdings (STX) · Q1 FY27
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.
Quantum (QMCO) · Q1 FY27
Quantum, Q1 FY27: revenue $80.8M (+26% year over year), operating margin 6.2%, net loss $155M, operating cash flow $947K. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Seagate Technology Holdings (STX) | Quantum (QMCO) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q1 FY27 | Q1 FY27 |
| Revenue | $4.2B | $80.8M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +61% | +26% |
| Operating margin | 48.8% | 6.2% |
| Net earnings | $1.8B | −$155M |
| Net margin | 41.6% | -192.2% |
| Operating cash flow | $1.7B | $947K |
| Free cash flow | $1.5B | $552K |
| Market value | $108.2B | — |
| P/E | 24.5× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $1044.83 | — |
Where the revenue comes from
Quantum
- Secondary storage systems: $37.0M (46%)
- Service: $22.7M (28%)
- Device and media: $10.4M (13%)
- Primary storage systems: $8.5M (11%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Seagate Technology Holdings or Quantum?
Seagate Technology Holdings is the larger company: $4.2B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 FY27) against $80.8M for Quantum (Q1 FY27).
Is Seagate Technology Holdings or Quantum growing faster?
Seagate Technology Holdings is growing faster (+61% against +26% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Seagate Technology Holdings or Quantum?
Seagate Technology Holdings is more profitable, with an operating margin of 48.8% against 6.2%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026; 10-Q filed Aug 11, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.