NetApp Past Earnings Performance

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NetApp has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 7.4%, while the Tech industry saw earnings growing at 23.1% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 3.4% per year. NetApp's return on equity is 114.3%, and it has net margins of 17.5%.

Key information

7.4%

Earnings growth rate

9.7%

EPS growth rate

Tech Industry Growth14.3%
Revenue growth rate3.4%
Return on equity114.3%
Net Margin17.5%
Next Earnings Update29 May 2025

Recent past performance updates

Statutory Profit Doesn't Reflect How Good NetApp's (NASDAQ:NTAP) Earnings Are

Mar 11
Statutory Profit Doesn't Reflect How Good NetApp's (NASDAQ:NTAP) Earnings Are

Recent updates

NetApp: Disappointing Guidance Paved The Way For An Attractive Price In This Strong Company

Apr 15

These 4 Measures Indicate That NetApp (NASDAQ:NTAP) Is Using Debt Safely

Apr 14
These 4 Measures Indicate That NetApp (NASDAQ:NTAP) Is Using Debt Safely

Are Investors Undervaluing NetApp, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTAP) By 50%?

Mar 26
Are Investors Undervaluing NetApp, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTAP) By 50%?

NetApp: Tremendous Value To Be Unlocked

Mar 19

Statutory Profit Doesn't Reflect How Good NetApp's (NASDAQ:NTAP) Earnings Are

Mar 11
Statutory Profit Doesn't Reflect How Good NetApp's (NASDAQ:NTAP) Earnings Are

NetApp: Stands To Benefit From AI, But Needs More Discount

Feb 17

NetApp, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:NTAP) Share Price Could Signal Some Risk

Feb 12
NetApp, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:NTAP) Share Price Could Signal Some Risk

What Does NetApp, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:NTAP) Share Price Indicate?

Jan 27
What Does NetApp, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:NTAP) Share Price Indicate?

Under The Bonnet, NetApp's (NASDAQ:NTAP) Returns Look Impressive

Dec 27
Under The Bonnet, NetApp's (NASDAQ:NTAP) Returns Look Impressive

Is NetApp, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTAP) Trading At A 37% Discount?

Dec 12
Is NetApp, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTAP) Trading At A 37% Discount?

Analysts Are Updating Their NetApp, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTAP) Estimates After Its Second-Quarter Results

Nov 27
Analysts Are Updating Their NetApp, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTAP) Estimates After Its Second-Quarter Results

NetApp: ARR Growth And Margin Expansion Should Drive Further Upside

Nov 26

NetApp's Q2 Earnings Preview: Profits, Partnerships, And The Path Forward

Nov 19

Is NetApp (NASDAQ:NTAP) A Risky Investment?

Nov 04
Is NetApp (NASDAQ:NTAP) A Risky Investment?

NetApp: Why Investors Should Remain Bullish For Fiscal 2025

Oct 22

Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For NetApp, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:NTAP) Shares

Oct 20
Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For NetApp, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:NTAP) Shares

NetApp: Trading At Great Value Despite AI Tailwinds

Sep 30

What Does NetApp, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:NTAP) Share Price Indicate?

Sep 19
What Does NetApp, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:NTAP) Share Price Indicate?

NetApp, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:NTAP) CEO Looks Like They Deserve Their Pay Packet

Sep 04
NetApp, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:NTAP) CEO Looks Like They Deserve Their Pay Packet

NetApp: No More Near-Term Good News Left - Downgrading To Hold

Sep 02
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Expanding Flash Arrays And Cloud Services Propel Growth Amid Financial And Market Risks

Sep 02 Expansion in all-flash arrays and growth in customer acquisition in this segment highlight potential for continued revenue increases without specifying figures.

Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of NetApp, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTAP)

Aug 26
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of NetApp, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTAP)

NetApp: Hold, The Margin Of Safety Has Been Exploited

Jul 30

Returns On Capital At NetApp (NASDAQ:NTAP) Have Hit The Brakes

Jul 26
Returns On Capital At NetApp (NASDAQ:NTAP) Have Hit The Brakes

We Think NetApp (NASDAQ:NTAP) Can Manage Its Debt With Ease

Jul 11
We Think NetApp (NASDAQ:NTAP) Can Manage Its Debt With Ease

NetApp's (NASDAQ:NTAP) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

Jun 21
NetApp's (NASDAQ:NTAP) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

There May Be Reason For Hope In NetApp's (NASDAQ:NTAP) Disappointing Earnings

Jun 17
There May Be Reason For Hope In NetApp's (NASDAQ:NTAP) Disappointing Earnings

NetApp, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTAP) Analysts Are Pretty Bullish On The Stock After Recent Results

Jun 13
NetApp, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTAP) Analysts Are Pretty Bullish On The Stock After Recent Results

NetApp's (NASDAQ:NTAP) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

Jun 04
NetApp's (NASDAQ:NTAP) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For NetApp, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:NTAP) Shares

May 21
Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For NetApp, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:NTAP) Shares

NetApp: A Long-Term Beneficiary Of AI

May 14

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How NetApp makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

NasdaqGS:NTAP Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
24 Jan 256,5081,1372,1711,027
25 Oct 246,4731,1512,1661,029
26 Jul 246,3771,0852,1401,034
26 Apr 246,2689862,1361,029
26 Jan 246,1819402,1071,001
27 Oct 236,1016922,096982
28 Jul 236,2021,2092,106963
28 Apr 236,3621,2742,094956
27 Jan 236,4611,2882,137948
28 Oct 226,5491,4752,154938
29 Jul 226,4529492,149911
29 Apr 226,3189372,136881
28 Jan 226,1931,0122,097867
29 Oct 216,0499422,065862
30 Jul 215,8998552,023858
30 Apr 215,7447302,001881
29 Jan 215,5905921,932872
30 Oct 205,5246871,900868
31 Jul 205,4797931,859865
24 Apr 205,4128191,848847
24 Jan 205,6031,0191,904840
25 Oct 195,7629911,910832
26 Jul 195,9089891,929834
26 Apr 196,1461,1691,935827
25 Jan 196,1981,0631,941825
26 Oct 186,1743351,964815
27 Jul 186,0722681,977798
27 Apr 185,9191161,986783
26 Jan 185,756161,947771
27 Oct 175,6216411,901759
28 Jul 175,5465761,898765
28 Apr 175,4914811,922779
27 Jan 175,4183111,947789
28 Oct 165,4003181,990808
29 Jul 165,5053232,025824
29 Apr 165,5462292,099861
29 Jan 165,7063722,122893
30 Oct 155,8713962,179923
31 Jul 155,9694422,218936
24 Apr 156,1235602,197920
23 Jan 156,2326222,205918
24 Oct 146,2916372,205918
25 Jul 146,2986442,193917

Quality Earnings: NTAP has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: NTAP's current net profit margins (17.5%) are higher than last year (15.1%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: NTAP's earnings have grown by 7.4% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: NTAP's earnings growth over the past year (21.7%) exceeds its 5-year average (7.4% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: NTAP earnings growth over the past year (21.7%) did not outperform the Tech industry 44.7%.


Return on Equity

High ROE: Whilst NTAP's Return on Equity (114.27%) is outstanding, this metric is skewed due to their high level of debt.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/04/27 16:00
End of Day Share Price 2025/04/25 00:00
Earnings2025/01/24
Annual Earnings2024/04/26

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Analyst Sources

NetApp, Inc. is covered by 68 analysts. 18 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
James KelleherArgus Research Company
Josep BoriAtlantic Equities LLP
Jayson NolandBaird