Company Performance - Seagate's shares have increased by 34.5% over the past month, reaching a new 52-week high of $459.41 [1] - Year-to-date, Seagate has gained 61.4%, significantly outperforming the Zacks Computer and Technology sector's 0.3% and the Zacks Computer - Integrated Systems industry's 21.2% [1] Earnings and Revenue Expectations - Seagate has consistently exceeded earnings estimates, reporting an EPS of $3.11 against a consensus estimate of $2.83 in its last earnings report [2] - For the current fiscal year, Seagate is projected to achieve earnings of $12.63 per share on revenues of $11.34 billion, reflecting a 55.93% increase in EPS and a 24.62% increase in revenues [3] - The next fiscal year forecasts earnings of $18.89 per share on revenues of $13.87 billion, indicating year-over-year changes of 49.52% and 22.33%, respectively [3] Valuation Metrics - Seagate's current valuation metrics show a P/E ratio of 35.2X for the current fiscal year, higher than the peer industry average of 24.2X [7] - The stock trades at 52.5X on a trailing cash flow basis compared to the peer group's average of 35X, with a PEG ratio of 0.92 [7] Zacks Rank and Style Scores - Seagate holds a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) due to favorable earnings estimate revisions from analysts [8] - The stock has a Value Score of F, while its Growth and Momentum Scores are A and A, respectively, resulting in a VGM Score of B [6] Industry Comparison - Micron Technology, a peer in the industry, also shows strong performance with a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) and has gained 22.1% over the past month [10][12] - Micron is expected to post earnings of $32.90 per share on revenues of $73.3 billion for the current fiscal year, having beaten consensus estimates by 22.25% last quarter [11]

Industry Overview - The computer storage devices industry is expected to benefit from growth in cloud computing, IoT, auto, connected devices, virtual reality, and AI, leading to increased demand for robust data storage solutions [2] - The Zacks-defined Computer – Storage Devices industry ranks in the top 10% of the Zacks Industry Rank, with a remarkable 133.4% return over the past year and a 145.8% year-to-date return, indicating strong market performance [3] Company Analysis: Western Digital Corp. (WDC) - Western Digital reported Q2 fiscal 2026 non-GAAP earnings of $2.13 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.95, with a 78% year-over-year increase in earnings [7] - Quarterly revenues reached $3.02 billion, surpassing estimates by 2.24%, although down from $4.29 billion year-over-year [7] - Cloud revenues, which constitute 89% of total revenues, increased by 28% year-over-year, driven by demand for higher-capacity nearline products [8] - WDC's strong performance is attributed to robust cloud and AI-driven data center demand, with a total of 215 exabytes shipped, marking a 22% year-over-year increase [12] - The company anticipates continued momentum in Q3, projecting non-GAAP revenues of $3.2 billion, a 40% year-over-year increase, and non-GAAP EPS of $2.30 [15] Company Analysis: Seagate Technology Holdings plc (STX) - Seagate Technology reported Q2 fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS of $3.11, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.83 and up from $2.03 year-over-year [19] - Quarterly revenues were $2.83 billion, exceeding estimates by 2.7%, compared to $2.33 billion in the previous year [19] - Revenues from the Data Center segment, which accounts for 79% of total revenues, rose by 28% year-over-year, driven by strong demand from global cloud customers [20] - Seagate shipped 190 exabytes of HDD storage, a 26% year-over-year increase, with 87% of shipments going to the data center market [21] - The company expects strong demand to continue, projecting Q3 revenues of $2.9 billion, a 34% year-over-year improvement, and non-GAAP EPS of $3.40 [28]

Market Overview - U.S. stock markets began 2026 positively, with major indexes like the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite rising by 1.7%, 1.4%, and 1% respectively in January, while the Russell 2000 increased by over 5% [2] Investment Opportunities - Five stocks with favorable Zacks Rank and momentum for February include Amphenol Corp. (APH), Seagate Technology Holdings plc (STX), Ulta Beauty Inc. (ULTA), Coeur Mining Inc. (CDE), and KLA Corp. (KLAC), all rated as Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy) with a Momentum Score of A [3] Amphenol Corp. (APH) - Amphenol benefits from a diversified business model and holds a 33% market share in AI-powered data center interconnects, with strong demand for high-speed and power interconnect products [5][6] - Increased spending on defense technologies and strong demand across Commercial Air, Industrial, and IT Datacom sectors support top-line growth [6] - Expected revenue and earnings growth rates for the current year are 24.1% and 30.2% respectively, with a 1.2% improvement in earnings estimates over the last week [9] Seagate Technology Holdings plc (STX) - Seagate is experiencing strong demand driven by cloud and AI, with a focus on balancing performance and cost efficiency [10] - High-capacity nearline production is booked through 2026, ensuring strong demand visibility [11] - Expected revenue and earnings growth rates for the current year are 24.6% and 52.6% respectively, with a 6.5% improvement in earnings estimates over the last week [14] Ulta Beauty Inc. (ULTA) - Ulta's retail model combines mass, prestige, and luxury beauty, driving consistent customer engagement [15] - Strong loyalty programs and digital capabilities enhance customer relationships and repeat purchases [16] - Expected revenue and earnings growth rates for the current year are 6.1% and 11.4% respectively, with a slight improvement in earnings estimates [18] Coeur Mining Inc. (CDE) - Coeur Mining is a primary silver and gold producer with operations in the Americas, including key properties in Mexico, Bolivia, Nevada, and Alaska [19] - Expected revenue and earnings growth rates for the current year are 30.2% and over 100% respectively, with a 10.6% improvement in earnings estimates over the last month [20] KLA Corp. (KLAC) - KLA is benefiting from strong demand in the semiconductor industry, particularly in AI infrastructure and advanced packaging [21] - The company’s leadership in process control systems supports revenue growth amid increasing design complexity [22] - Expected revenue and earnings growth rates for the current year are 7.92% and 8.8% respectively, with a 1.2% improvement in earnings estimates over the last week [23]

每经AI快讯，周二，存储概念持续走强，西部数据(WDC.US)涨超8%，闪迪(SNDK.US)涨超5%，希捷 科技(STX.US)涨超4%，均再创历史新高。 ...

瑞银分析师预计，全球存储行业出现"有意义的供给缓解"最早也要到2028年前后。在此之前，AI数据中 心建设所带来的结构性需求，将持续强化Memory产业链的景气度与议价能力。短期来看，瑞银建议聚 焦两大几近垄断的HDD厂商——希捷与西部数据。分析师认为，可将两家公司共同视为"存储景气度周 期型的短期交易主题"，受益于行业高度集中、供给受控以及需求阶段性回暖带来的价格与利润弹性。 智通财经APP获悉，周二，存储概念持续走强，西部数据(WDC.US)涨超8%，闪迪(SNDK.US)涨超5%， 希捷科技(STX.US)涨超4%，均再创历史新高。消息面上，西部数据表示，由于人工智能服务器对其内 存芯片的需求激增，其董事会已批准追加40亿美元用于股票回购。 ...

Group 1 - The storage sector continues to strengthen, with Western Digital (WDC.US) rising over 8%, SanDisk (SNDK.US) increasing over 5%, and Seagate Technology (STX.US) gaining over 4%, all reaching new historical highs [1] - Western Digital announced a $4 billion stock buyback plan due to a surge in demand for its memory chips driven by artificial intelligence servers [1] - UBS analysts predict that a "meaningful supply relief" in the global storage industry will not occur until around 2028, with structural demand from AI data center construction continuing to enhance the memory industry's prosperity and pricing power [1] Group 2 - In the short term, UBS recommends focusing on the two nearly monopolistic HDD manufacturers, Seagate and Western Digital [1] - Analysts view these two companies as a "short-term trading theme" for the storage industry's cyclical prosperity, benefiting from high industry concentration, controlled supply, and a phase of demand recovery leading to price and profit elasticity [1]

智通财经APP获悉，全球最大规模存储芯片巨头三星电子与SK海力士两大权重股所主导的韩国股市基准股指——Kospi韩国综合指数在经 历周一暴跌超5%之后，今日大举反弹近7%，以及经历上周五大幅下跌的美国存储产品领军者西部数据(WDC.US)与希捷(STX.US)股价携 手大举反弹——尤其是西部数据周一涨幅一度超10%完全覆盖上周五暴跌区间，可谓全面凸显出存储巨头们股价跟随贵金属单日暴跌乃 市场"错杀行为"。从周二亚太市场存储芯片/存储产品板块全线大反弹趋势来看，全球资金对于存储领域的看涨情绪仍然堪称狂热。 在HDD霸主西部数据公司公布强劲业绩与未来展望之后，国际大行瑞银(UBS)近日发布的研报显示，经营执行与行业景气度都在"超预期 兑现"，HDD(尤其是数据中心大容量近线 Nearline HDD)仍处于供应偏紧、且需求强劲的上行周期，但估值与市场情绪已把"好消息"定价 得非常彻底，且HDD两大寡头——希捷与西部数据的长期价格/估值均无法避免周期性均值回归属性。对于想博取基于存储领域的超额投 资收益的投资者们，瑞银暗示应更关注那些纯粹的存储芯片巨头，比如三大存储芯片原厂——三星、SK海力士以及美光科技。 因此瑞 ...

瑞穗证券科技行业分析师Jordan Klein表示，那些从贵金属和加密货币市场撤资的投资者， 可能很快会将资金投向存储芯片以及硬盘驱动器相关股票。 01 上周五，美国总统特朗普宣布提名前美联储理事凯文·沃什担任下任美联储主席，沃什的货币政策立场 被视为偏鹰派。这引发市场对流动性收紧的强烈预期，促使贵金属和加密货币市场双双大幅回调。 瑞穗证券科技行业分析师Jordan Klein表示，那些寻求从贵金属和加密货币市场撤资的投资者，可能很 快会将资金投向存储芯片以及硬盘驱动器相关股票。 Klein日前在接受采访时表示，随着存储芯片股凭借强劲基本面持续刷新新高，这类 "热钱" 正在寻找新 的叙事点。他预计，存储板块的基本面在今年剩余时间里都将保持稳健。 Klein观察到，当前市场资金 "四处流动，不断寻找新的叙事方向，同时瞄准那些持续创新高的股票或板 块"。 然而，他也承认传统主动型基金经理的担忧——他们担心"跟风资金"在不了解底层投资逻辑的情况下盲 目追逐收益。 "他们甚至都不知道自己持有什么。他们只是盯着股价走势图。一旦上涨势头中断，他们就 是最先抛售的人，"Klein说道。 Klein解释称，最近闪迪的财报电话 ...

Group 1 - SF Express (09699) expects a profit of no less than RMB 238 million for the year ending December 31, 2025, representing an increase of at least 80% compared to 2024. Adjusted net profit is projected to be no less than RMB 376 million, a growth of at least 158%, with revenue expected to reach no less than RMB 22 billion, a 40% increase from 2024 [1] - Fuhong Hanlin (02696) shares rose nearly 5% following a successful offline researcher meeting in San Francisco regarding its international multi-center Phase III clinical study for HLX22, a new anti-HER2 monoclonal antibody [1] - Xpeng Motors (09868) saw a decline of over 2.2% as it reported January vehicle deliveries of 20,011 units, a year-on-year decrease of 34.07% and a month-on-month decrease of 46.65% [1] Group 2 - Engineering machinery stocks continued to rise, with Zoomlion (01157) up 7.47% and Sany International (00631) up 3.57%. The total import and export trade of engineering machinery in China for 2025 is projected to be USD 62.743 billion, a year-on-year increase of 13.2% [2] - Ruipu Lanjun (00666) shares increased over 5% after announcing its first profit forecast since listing, expecting a net profit of RMB 630 million to RMB 730 million for the year ending December 31, 2025 [2] - Pony.ai (02026) shares rose over 2.5% following a partnership with Aitbot to build a fully autonomous driving service fleet [2] Group 3 - MINIMAX-WP (00100) shares surged over 12.7% after the release of the MiniMax Music 2.5 audio model, which achieved breakthroughs in "paragraph-level strong control" and "physical-level high fidelity" [3] - China International Marine Containers (02039) shares rose over 12% after discussing its data center business and container manufacturing performance in an investor relations activity [3] Group 4 - WanGuo Gold Group (03939) shares increased over 6.8% after announcing an expected profit of approximately RMB 1.4 billion to RMB 1.5 billion for 2025, a year-on-year increase of about 143% to 161% due to rising sales volume and prices of gold products [4] - Junda Co., Ltd. (02865) shares rose over 13% after completing a placement agreement [4] Group 5 - Carnival Cruise Line (CCL.US) shares rose 8.09% as U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed confidence in gaining Republican support to end the government shutdown [5] - Major tech stocks like AMD (AMD.US) and Intel (INTC.US) saw gains, with AMD up 4.03% and Intel up 5.04%, following unexpected expansion in U.S. manufacturing activity [5] - The storage sector strengthened, with SanDisk (SNDK.US) up 15.44% as demand for AI and data centers continues to drive price increases in DRAM and NAND Flash products [6] Group 6 - Disney (DIS.US) shares fell 7.4% despite reporting a 5% year-on-year revenue increase to USD 26 billion for Q1 2026, exceeding analyst expectations [7] - Coterra Energy (CTRA.US) shares dropped 3.6% following Devon Energy's announcement of a significant acquisition deal [6] - Oracle (ORCL.US) shares declined 2.75% as the company plans to raise USD 45 billion to USD 50 billion for expanding its cloud infrastructure [8]

Group 1 - Spot gold increased to $4,818.45 per ounce, rising 3.42% within the day, while spot silver rose over 6% to $83.944 per ounce [1] - The Nikkei index surged by 2.43%, and the Korean Composite Index rose by 3.78% [3] - SK Hynix's stock increased by nearly 6%, contributing to a rebound in Korean chip stocks after a previous sell-off [5] Group 2 - NAND flash memory manufacturers SK Hynix and SanDisk reported a more than 30% increase in average selling price (ASP) for NAND in their Q4 2025 financial reports [6] - Strong fundamentals in the memory sector are attracting capital that has moved away from precious metals and cryptocurrencies, as indicated by the performance of memory stocks [6]