Seagate Revenue Surges 61%, but Shares Fall After Hours
Seagate Technology reported fiscal first-quarter revenue of $4.23 billion, up 61% year over year and above analysts’ estimate of $4.11 billion. Adjusted earnings per share were $7.68, also beating expectations. The data-storage company said demand linked to AI infrastructure is supporting growth. Gross margin and free cash flow reached record highs, while operating cash flow was $1.69 billion. Seagate forecast second-quarter revenue of $4.8 billion, plus or minus $100 million, and adjusted EPS of $9.20, plus or minus $0.20—both above market expectations. Despite the strong results and outlook, Seagate shares fell more than 8% in after-hours trading. The stock had closed at $667.85 and was up nearly 150% year to date.
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The report has no direct cryptocurrency or blockchain catalyst, so its immediate effect on crypto prices and market stability is likely to be limited. Seagate’s strong results and upbeat guidance reinforce demand for AI infrastructure and data storage, themes that can support sentiment around technology and AI-linked assets. However, the more than 8% after-hours share-price decline despite beats on revenue, earnings and guidance suggests investors may have already priced in high expectations or reacted to factors not detailed in the report. Similar episodes in technology stocks often produce sector-specific volatility rather than a broad crypto move. In the short term, traders may monitor reactions in AI-related equities and broader risk appetite, but this news alone is unlikely to drive a sustained move in major cryptocurrencies. Over the longer term, continued AI investment could indirectly support interest in crypto projects associated with computing and data infrastructure, although that connection is speculative and does not establish a direct impact on token fundamentals.