Market Overview - U.S. stock markets have started 2026 positively, with all three major stock indexes trading in positive territory, supported by strong domestic economic fundamentals, solid fourth-quarter 2025 earnings, accommodative Fed policies, and resolution of trade issues [1] Investment Recommendations - Investing in growth stocks is recommended for February, focusing on stocks with aggressive earnings or revenue growth to enhance portfolio performance [2] Growth Stock Picks - Five recommended growth stocks include Micron Technology Inc. (MU), MongoDB Inc. (MDB), Amphenol Corp. (APH), Ciena Corp. (CIEN), and Seagate Technology Holdings plc (STX), all with a Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy) and a Growth Score of A [3] Micron Technology Inc. (MU) - Micron is a leader in AI infrastructure, driven by strong demand for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) solutions, with record sales in the data center market and increasing HBM adoption boosting DRAM revenues [6][10] - The growing adoption of AI servers is reshaping the DRAM market, increasing demand for high-capacity DIMMs and low-power server DRAM, with Micron capitalizing on this trend through a strong product roadmap, including HBM4 set for production in 2026 [7] - Micron's diversification strategy has stabilized its revenue base by shifting focus from volatile consumer electronics to more resilient sectors like automotive and enterprise IT [8] - Expected revenue and earnings growth rates for Micron are 96.1% and over 100%, respectively, for the current year ending August 2026, with a recent earnings estimate improvement of 0.1% [10] MongoDB Inc. (MDB) - MongoDB has expanded its Atlas platform beyond database management into analytics, targeting agile development and modern workloads to leverage the generative AI trend [11] - The company has seen continued platform adoption across enterprises and startups, with a focus on larger enterprises enhancing deal sizes and sales efficiency [12] - Recent product initiatives include new AI embedding models and integrations with tools like GitHub Copilot, strengthening its position in AI-driven applications [13] - Expected revenue and earnings growth rates for MongoDB are 17.8% and 17.2%, respectively, for the current year ending January 2027, with a recent earnings estimate improvement of 0.2% [14] Amphenol Corp. (APH) - Amphenol benefits from a diversified business model, with a strong portfolio in high-technology interconnect products, commanding an estimated 33% market share in AI-powered data center interconnects [15] - Increased spending on defense technologies and strong demand across Commercial Air, Industrial, and IT Datacom sectors support top-line growth [16] - Rising AI workloads and cloud infrastructure upgrades are driving demand for high-speed interconnects, with steady growth expected in the Interconnect and Sensor Systems segment [17] - Expected revenue and earnings growth rates for Amphenol are 34.9% and 29.3%, respectively, for the current year, with a recent earnings estimate improvement of 6.4% [18] Ciena Corp. (CIEN) - Ciena's fiscal fourth-quarter showed a 20% year-over-year revenue increase and 69.5% EPS growth, driven by AI-led demand from cloud and service provider customers [19] - Networking Platforms revenues rose 22% to $1.05 billion, with strong growth in Optical and Routing and Switching segments [20] - Ciena has raised its fiscal 2026 revenue outlook to $5.7-$6.1 billion, reflecting nearly 24% growth at the midpoint, driven by demand from cloud and AI infrastructure [21] - Expected revenue and earnings growth rates for Ciena are 24.1% and over 100%, respectively, for the current year ending October 2026, with a recent earnings estimate improvement of 20.2% [23] Seagate Technology Holdings plc (STX) - Seagate is experiencing strong execution amid rising cloud and AI demand, with a focus on balancing performance and cost efficiency in modern data centers [24] - High-capacity nearline production is booked through 2026, with long-term contracts providing strong demand visibility through 2027 [25] - Seagate's aerial density roadmap offers a competitive advantage in hard drives, aligning with the growing demand for AI-driven data storage solutions [26] - Expected revenue and earnings growth rates for Seagate are 24.6% and 55.9%, respectively, for the current year ending June 2026, with a recent earnings estimate improvement of 11.8% [28]

Group 1 - U.S. stock index futures recovered from intraday losses and turned positive, with Dow Jones futures up 0.11% after a drop of 0.6% [1] - S&P 500 futures increased by 0.28% after experiencing a decline of 1% during the day [1] - Nasdaq 100 futures rose by 0.32% after an intraday drop of 1.6% [1] Group 2 - The U.S. storage sector showed strength in pre-market trading, with Micron Technology rising by 2.6% [1] - SanDisk increased by 4.8% [1] - Western Digital gained 2.2% and Seagate Technology rose by 1.6% [1]

Company Overview - SanDisk is a leading supplier of data storage solutions, including USB drives and solid state drives (SSDs), utilizing NAND flash technology favored in edge devices and data center applications [2][3] - The company has a global presence with over 10,000 employees across more than 30 countries and holds over 11,000 patents to protect its intellectual property [2] Financial Performance - In fiscal 2Q26, SanDisk reported total revenue of $3.03 billion, a 61% year-over-year increase, exceeding forecasts by $337 million [7] - The company's data center segment generated $440 million in revenue, reflecting a 64% sequential gain and a 76% year-over-year increase [1][7] - Non-GAAP EPS for the quarter was $6.20, up 404% from the prior year, and $2.66 above expectations [7] Market Position and Trends - SanDisk's stock has surged approximately 1,800% since its spin-off from Western Digital, with a 193% gain in the current year, leading to a market cap of $98 billion [3] - The demand for memory storage, particularly in AI-driven applications, is significantly increasing, benefiting companies like SanDisk [5][8] - Analysts predict continued strong demand and pricing for NAND products, with limited new supply expected in the near term [8] Analyst Insights - Analyst Melissa Fairbanks from Raymond James has a positive outlook on SanDisk, citing strong demand and pricing implications from the data center and AI cycle, and has set a price target of $725 [8] - The consensus rating for SanDisk is a Strong Buy, with 12 Buys and 4 Holds among recent analyst reviews [9]

Company Performance - Seagate's shares have increased by 34.5% over the past month, reaching a new 52-week high of $459.41 [1] - Year-to-date, Seagate has gained 61.4%, significantly outperforming the Zacks Computer and Technology sector's 0.3% and the Zacks Computer - Integrated Systems industry's 21.2% [1] Earnings and Revenue Expectations - Seagate has consistently exceeded earnings estimates, reporting an EPS of $3.11 against a consensus estimate of $2.83 in its last earnings report [2] - For the current fiscal year, Seagate is projected to achieve earnings of $12.63 per share on revenues of $11.34 billion, reflecting a 55.93% increase in EPS and a 24.62% increase in revenues [3] - The next fiscal year forecasts earnings of $18.89 per share on revenues of $13.87 billion, indicating year-over-year changes of 49.52% and 22.33%, respectively [3] Valuation Metrics - Seagate's current valuation metrics show a P/E ratio of 35.2X for the current fiscal year, higher than the peer industry average of 24.2X [7] - The stock trades at 52.5X on a trailing cash flow basis compared to the peer group's average of 35X, with a PEG ratio of 0.92 [7] Zacks Rank and Style Scores - Seagate holds a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) due to favorable earnings estimate revisions from analysts [8] - The stock has a Value Score of F, while its Growth and Momentum Scores are A and A, respectively, resulting in a VGM Score of B [6] Industry Comparison - Micron Technology, a peer in the industry, also shows strong performance with a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) and has gained 22.1% over the past month [10][12] - Micron is expected to post earnings of $32.90 per share on revenues of $73.3 billion for the current fiscal year, having beaten consensus estimates by 22.25% last quarter [11]

Industry Overview - The computer storage devices industry is expected to benefit from growth in cloud computing, IoT, auto, connected devices, virtual reality, and AI, leading to increased demand for robust data storage solutions [2] - The Zacks-defined Computer – Storage Devices industry ranks in the top 10% of the Zacks Industry Rank, with a remarkable 133.4% return over the past year and a 145.8% year-to-date return, indicating strong market performance [3] Company Analysis: Western Digital Corp. (WDC) - Western Digital reported Q2 fiscal 2026 non-GAAP earnings of $2.13 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.95, with a 78% year-over-year increase in earnings [7] - Quarterly revenues reached $3.02 billion, surpassing estimates by 2.24%, although down from $4.29 billion year-over-year [7] - Cloud revenues, which constitute 89% of total revenues, increased by 28% year-over-year, driven by demand for higher-capacity nearline products [8] - WDC's strong performance is attributed to robust cloud and AI-driven data center demand, with a total of 215 exabytes shipped, marking a 22% year-over-year increase [12] - The company anticipates continued momentum in Q3, projecting non-GAAP revenues of $3.2 billion, a 40% year-over-year increase, and non-GAAP EPS of $2.30 [15] Company Analysis: Seagate Technology Holdings plc (STX) - Seagate Technology reported Q2 fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS of $3.11, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.83 and up from $2.03 year-over-year [19] - Quarterly revenues were $2.83 billion, exceeding estimates by 2.7%, compared to $2.33 billion in the previous year [19] - Revenues from the Data Center segment, which accounts for 79% of total revenues, rose by 28% year-over-year, driven by strong demand from global cloud customers [20] - Seagate shipped 190 exabytes of HDD storage, a 26% year-over-year increase, with 87% of shipments going to the data center market [21] - The company expects strong demand to continue, projecting Q3 revenues of $2.9 billion, a 34% year-over-year improvement, and non-GAAP EPS of $3.40 [28]

Market Overview - U.S. stock markets began 2026 positively, with major indexes like the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite rising by 1.7%, 1.4%, and 1% respectively in January, while the Russell 2000 increased by over 5% [2] Investment Opportunities - Five stocks with favorable Zacks Rank and momentum for February include Amphenol Corp. (APH), Seagate Technology Holdings plc (STX), Ulta Beauty Inc. (ULTA), Coeur Mining Inc. (CDE), and KLA Corp. (KLAC), all rated as Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy) with a Momentum Score of A [3] Amphenol Corp. (APH) - Amphenol benefits from a diversified business model and holds a 33% market share in AI-powered data center interconnects, with strong demand for high-speed and power interconnect products [5][6] - Increased spending on defense technologies and strong demand across Commercial Air, Industrial, and IT Datacom sectors support top-line growth [6] - Expected revenue and earnings growth rates for the current year are 24.1% and 30.2% respectively, with a 1.2% improvement in earnings estimates over the last week [9] Seagate Technology Holdings plc (STX) - Seagate is experiencing strong demand driven by cloud and AI, with a focus on balancing performance and cost efficiency [10] - High-capacity nearline production is booked through 2026, ensuring strong demand visibility [11] - Expected revenue and earnings growth rates for the current year are 24.6% and 52.6% respectively, with a 6.5% improvement in earnings estimates over the last week [14] Ulta Beauty Inc. (ULTA) - Ulta's retail model combines mass, prestige, and luxury beauty, driving consistent customer engagement [15] - Strong loyalty programs and digital capabilities enhance customer relationships and repeat purchases [16] - Expected revenue and earnings growth rates for the current year are 6.1% and 11.4% respectively, with a slight improvement in earnings estimates [18] Coeur Mining Inc. (CDE) - Coeur Mining is a primary silver and gold producer with operations in the Americas, including key properties in Mexico, Bolivia, Nevada, and Alaska [19] - Expected revenue and earnings growth rates for the current year are 30.2% and over 100% respectively, with a 10.6% improvement in earnings estimates over the last month [20] KLA Corp. (KLAC) - KLA is benefiting from strong demand in the semiconductor industry, particularly in AI infrastructure and advanced packaging [21] - The company’s leadership in process control systems supports revenue growth amid increasing design complexity [22] - Expected revenue and earnings growth rates for the current year are 7.92% and 8.8% respectively, with a 1.2% improvement in earnings estimates over the last week [23]

每经AI快讯，周二，存储概念持续走强，西部数据(WDC.US)涨超8%，闪迪(SNDK.US)涨超5%，希捷 科技(STX.US)涨超4%，均再创历史新高。 ...

瑞银分析师预计，全球存储行业出现"有意义的供给缓解"最早也要到2028年前后。在此之前，AI数据中 心建设所带来的结构性需求，将持续强化Memory产业链的景气度与议价能力。短期来看，瑞银建议聚 焦两大几近垄断的HDD厂商——希捷与西部数据。分析师认为，可将两家公司共同视为"存储景气度周 期型的短期交易主题"，受益于行业高度集中、供给受控以及需求阶段性回暖带来的价格与利润弹性。 智通财经APP获悉，周二，存储概念持续走强，西部数据(WDC.US)涨超8%，闪迪(SNDK.US)涨超5%， 希捷科技(STX.US)涨超4%，均再创历史新高。消息面上，西部数据表示，由于人工智能服务器对其内 存芯片的需求激增，其董事会已批准追加40亿美元用于股票回购。 ...

Group 1 - The storage sector continues to strengthen, with Western Digital (WDC.US) rising over 8%, SanDisk (SNDK.US) increasing over 5%, and Seagate Technology (STX.US) gaining over 4%, all reaching new historical highs [1] - Western Digital announced a $4 billion stock buyback plan due to a surge in demand for its memory chips driven by artificial intelligence servers [1] - UBS analysts predict that a "meaningful supply relief" in the global storage industry will not occur until around 2028, with structural demand from AI data center construction continuing to enhance the memory industry's prosperity and pricing power [1] Group 2 - In the short term, UBS recommends focusing on the two nearly monopolistic HDD manufacturers, Seagate and Western Digital [1] - Analysts view these two companies as a "short-term trading theme" for the storage industry's cyclical prosperity, benefiting from high industry concentration, controlled supply, and a phase of demand recovery leading to price and profit elasticity [1]

智通财经APP获悉，全球最大规模存储芯片巨头三星电子与SK海力士两大权重股所主导的韩国股市基准股指——Kospi韩国综合指数在经 历周一暴跌超5%之后，今日大举反弹近7%，以及经历上周五大幅下跌的美国存储产品领军者西部数据(WDC.US)与希捷(STX.US)股价携 手大举反弹——尤其是西部数据周一涨幅一度超10%完全覆盖上周五暴跌区间，可谓全面凸显出存储巨头们股价跟随贵金属单日暴跌乃 市场"错杀行为"。从周二亚太市场存储芯片/存储产品板块全线大反弹趋势来看，全球资金对于存储领域的看涨情绪仍然堪称狂热。 在HDD霸主西部数据公司公布强劲业绩与未来展望之后，国际大行瑞银(UBS)近日发布的研报显示，经营执行与行业景气度都在"超预期 兑现"，HDD(尤其是数据中心大容量近线 Nearline HDD)仍处于供应偏紧、且需求强劲的上行周期，但估值与市场情绪已把"好消息"定价 得非常彻底，且HDD两大寡头——希捷与西部数据的长期价格/估值均无法避免周期性均值回归属性。对于想博取基于存储领域的超额投 资收益的投资者们，瑞银暗示应更关注那些纯粹的存储芯片巨头，比如三大存储芯片原厂——三星、SK海力士以及美光科技。 因此瑞 ...