Seagate Technology Holdings plc Q3 FY2022 Earnings Call
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Quarter Overview
- Revenue of $2.8 billion, up 3% year-over-year and in line with prior guidance.
- Non-GAAP EPS of $1.81, up 22% compared to Q3 FY21.
- Non-GAAP operating margin of 16.8%, up 140 basis points year-over-year.
- Free cash flow of $363 million, up 32% year-over-year.
- HDD shipments reached 154 exabytes, up 10% year-over-year.
Business Segment Highlights
- Nearline HDD revenue reached a fifth consecutive quarterly record; 24% year-over-year growth.
- Mass capacity revenue of $1.9 billion, up 18% year-over-year but down 6% sequentially.
- Legacy markets declined 26% year-over-year due to ongoing PC market contraction and customer inventory adjustments.
- Non-HDD revenue (systems and SSD) flat year-over-year but down 19% sequentially due to component shortages.
Market Dynamics and Demand Trends
- Cloud demand remains strong, with more than half of cloud revenue covered under long-term agreements.
- Supply chain disruptions continue globally, including non-HDD component shortages and COVID lockdowns in China.
- Seagate halted shipments to Russia and Belarus, typically 1–2% of quarterly revenue.
- Video and Image Applications (VIA) market demand decreased sharply due to China lockdowns but expected to rebound in the second half of the calendar year.
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