Seagate Joins Zacks Rank #1 after Estimates Rise $1.33
Seagate earned Zacks Rank #1 Strong Buy status after five analysts boosted fiscal 2026 earnings estimates by $1.33 to $12.63 and delivered an average 8.4% earnings surprise. The company projects 55.9% earnings growth and 24.6% sales growth, and shares have jumped 30.6% over the past four weeks.
1. Zacks Rank #1 Strong Buy Upgrade
On January 27, 2026, Seagate was elevated to the Zacks Rank #1 Strong Buy list, recognizing it as a top candidate for outperformance based on earnings estimate dynamics.
2. Analyst Estimate Revisions and Earnings Surprise
Over the past 60 days, five analysts raised fiscal 2026 earnings estimates by $1.33 to $12.63 per share, and Seagate has posted an average earnings surprise of 8.4% in recent quarters.
3. Growth Forecasts and Stock Performance
Earnings are forecast to grow 55.9% this fiscal year with sales up 24.6%, and Seagate’s shares have surged 30.6% over the past four weeks compared to the S&P 500’s 1.7% decline.