Seagate Technology plc (STX)

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Seagate Technology plc (STX) is up 298.0% since the beginning of the year. At $1,094 per share, STX is trading 4.5% below its 52-week high of $1,145. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of STX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $14,971.

Seagate Technology plc (STX) has returned 297.96% so far this year and 746.17% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, STX has achieved an annualized return of 53.27%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 11, 2002, STX's average daily return is +0.13%, while the average monthly return is +2.88%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.0 years.

Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +72.0%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -44.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, STX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 21, 2011 with a return of +27.9%, while the worst single day was Oct 22, 2003 at -24.5%.

Seagate Technology plc has an annualized alpha of 22.84%, beta of 1.19, and R2 of 0.23 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 11, 2002.

• This stock captured 251.44% of S&P 500 Index gains and 151.02% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• R2 of 0.23 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

STX ranks 99 for risk / return — in the top 99% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.

Seagate Technology plc provided a 0.27% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.92 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 12 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Seagate Technology plc. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Seagate Technology plc. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Seagate Technology plc was 88.74%, occurring on Jan 23, 2009. Recovery took 766 trading sessions.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Seagate Technology plc over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Seagate Technology plc is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Computer Hardware industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.