Seagate, which is a part of a consortium to acquire Toshiba’s chip unit, reported having cash and cash equivalents of $2.9 billion at the end of third quarter 2018.
“Looking ahead, the growing Data Age demand on storage, combined with consistent investment in our leading storage technology platforms and efficient operational capabilities, will continue to drive economic value for customers and returns for shareholders,” said CEO Dave Mosley.
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Last Thursday, Seagate’s rival Western Digital (WDC) posted upbeat earnings and outlook. The company’s earnings rose to $3.63 per share and revenue surged 8% year-over-year to $5.01 billion. However, the volatility in the memory industry has dragged down the stock by 10% since its earnings announcement.