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HDD industry sees strong Q3 2026 growth in shipments and revenue

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The hard disk drive (HDD) industry experienced a notable increase in shipments and revenue during the third quarter of 2026. Exabyte shipments rose by 4.7%, while revenue saw a significant jump of 16.7%. Projections indicate continued growth, with an anticipated 50% increase in revenue and a 27% rise in capacity shipments for the full year 2026 compared to 2025. AI

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HDD industry sees strong Q3 2026 growth in shipments and revenue

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Thomas Coughlin, Contributor ·

    Third Quarter 2026 Hard Disk Drive Industry Update

    HDD industry exabyte shipments increased 4.7% and revenue 16.7% in C3Q 2026. We project 50% higher revenue &amp; 27% higher capacity shipments in 2026 versus 2025.

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