Why is Seagate Technology's stock going up today?

Oct 5, 2026, 6:26 AM ETMarketRead the original at Benzinga

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Toshiba plans to add hard-drive capacity by 2027, which could pressure prices. Strong AI storage demand and Seagate's sold-out 2026 capacity leave this report without a clear change for Seagate.

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More drives could make it harder for Seagate to maintain prices later. But AI data centers still need more storage, and Seagate said its 2026 nearline capacity was already sold out. The story raises a future supply concern without showing a clear change in Seagate's outlook.

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