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Does NetApp’s (NTAP) Aggressive Buyback and Dividend Strategy Reveal a Shift in Capital Allocation?
NetApp, Inc. recently reported first-quarter 2026 earnings with revenue of US$1.56 billion and net income of US$233 million, alongside affirming quarterly and annual earnings guidance, continuing share repurchases, and declaring a US$0.52 per share dividend payable in October 2025.
A key insight is management's continued focus on returning value to shareholders through both dividends and significant buybacks, while maintaining growth in cloud, AI, and subscription-driven business...