A spindle motor includes a stationary portion and a rotating portion. The stationary portion includes a base member, a stator core, coils, and a circuit board. The base member includes a middle region, a peripheral region, jetty portions, a recessed portion, and at least one through hole. The jetty portions are positioned at least axially below the peripheral region, and include a pair of extension portions. The recessed portion is arranged inside the jetty portions, and a portion of the circuit board is arranged in the recessed portion. The at least one through hole is arranged to pass through the middle region in an axial direction. The recessed portion is covered with a sealant.