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CapEx

Seagate Technology Holdings PLC CapEx increased by 26.5% to $105.00M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 54.4%, from $68.00M to $105.00M. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2024), CapEx shows a downward trend with a -20.1% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionInvesting
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026Oct 31, 2025

How to read this metric

An increase often signals growth initiatives and capacity expansion, while a decrease may suggest cost-cutting or a shift toward asset-light strategies.

Detailed definition

This metric measures the cash outflows used to acquire, upgrade, and maintain physical assets such as property, building...

Peer comparison

Commonly compared as a percentage of revenue; capital-intensive firms like Abbott require consistent investment to remain competitive in medical technology.

Metric ID: capital_expenditures

Historical Data

17 periods
 Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$124.00M$117.00M$95.00M$97.00M$72.00M$133.00M$7.00M$126.00M$50.00M$70.00M$69.00M$61.00M$54.00M$68.00M$153.00M$83.00M$105.00M
QoQ Change-5.6%-18.8%+2.1%-25.8%+84.7%-94.7%>999%-60.3%+40.0%-1.4%-11.6%-11.5%+25.9%+125.0%-45.8%+26.5%
YoY Change-41.9%+13.7%-92.6%+29.9%-30.6%-47.4%+885.7%-51.6%+8.0%-2.9%+121.7%+53.7%+54.4%
Range$7.00M$153.00M
CAGR-4.1%
Avg YoY Growth+69.2%
Median YoY Growth+8.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Seagate Technology Holdings PLC's capex?
Seagate Technology Holdings PLC (STX) reported capex of $105.00M in Q3 2025.
How has Seagate Technology Holdings PLC's capex changed year-over-year?
Seagate Technology Holdings PLC's capex increased by 54.4% year-over-year, from $68.00M to $105.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Seagate Technology Holdings PLC's capex?
Over 3 years (2021 to 2024), Seagate Technology Holdings PLC's capex has grown at a -20.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $498.00M to $254.00M.
What does capex mean?
Cash spent on purchasing or maintaining physical assets like machinery and facilities.