NetScout Systems Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 3/6
NetScout Systems's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -37.9%, while the Communications industry saw earnings growing at 2% annually. Revenues have been declining at an average rate of 0.7% per year. NetScout Systems's return on equity is 5.8%, and it has net margins of 11.1%.
Key information
-37.86%
Earnings growth rate
-37.86%
EPS growth rate
| Communications Industry Growth | 31.77% |
| Revenue growth rate | -0.67% |
| Return on equity | 5.84% |
| Net Margin | 11.13% |
| Next Earnings Update | 07 May 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
NTCT: Ongoing AI And Observability Expansion Will Likely Limit Share Price Upside
Analysts have kept their $27.27 price target on NetScout Systems broadly steady, citing relatively unchanged assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E in their updated models. What's in the News NetScout extended its Omnis AI Insights solution to communications service providers to turn raw network data into AI ready smart data for customer experience, predictive maintenance, and network security use cases, with real time curated data across 5G, RAN, Core, MEC, and Transport.NTCT: Stable Assumptions Will Limit Upside Despite Ongoing Product Expansion
Analysts have kept their $27.27 price target for NetScout Systems unchanged, citing relatively stable assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E as the basis for maintaining their view. What's in the News NetScout extended its Omnis AI Insights solution to communications service providers to help turn raw network data into AI ready inputs for customer experience, predictive maintenance, and network security use cases (Product related announcement).NTCT: Slower Revenue Outlook Will Outweigh Margin Gains And Share Repurchases
Analysts kept their price target for NetScout Systems steady at $27.27, citing only small tweaks to assumptions such as a slightly higher discount rate, more moderate expectations for revenue growth, a modestly higher profit margin, and a similar forward P/E outlook. What's in the News NetScout extended its Omnis AI Insights solution to communications service providers, aiming to turn raw network data into AI ready inputs for customer experience, predictive maintenance, and security use cases, with features such as a unified network view and curated, real time smart data streams (Product related announcement).
NTCT: Expanded AI Network Capabilities And Raised Outlook Will Support Bullish Repricing
Analysts have maintained their $35.00 price target for NetScout Systems, citing only modest adjustments in their underlying assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E that they believe largely offset one another. What's in the News NetScout extended its Omnis AI Insights solution to communications service providers, aiming to turn raw network data into AI ready data for customer experience, predictive maintenance, and network security use cases, including 5G and other complex network domains (Product related announcement).NetScout: Operational Efficiency And AI Catalysts Could Offset Revenue Headwinds
Feb 09NTCT: Steady Outlook Will Balance Modest Guidance Shift And Margin Caution
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for NetScout Systems steady at US$27.27, citing offsetting adjustments to revenue growth, profit margin expectations, and the future P/E multiple that together leave their overall price target unchanged. What's in the News Revised fiscal 2026 revenue guidance to a range of US$835 million to US$870 million, with midpoint commentary indicating implied year over year growth of 3.6% compared with the prior range of US$830 million to US$870 million (company guidance).NTCT: Raised Outlook And Ongoing Buybacks Will Support Bullish Repricing
Narrative Update Analysts have raised their price target on NetScout Systems to $35 from $33, reflecting updated views on the company’s outlook following the recent fiscal Q2 report. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts see the new US$35 price target as a sign that the latest fiscal Q2 report supports a higher valuation range for NetScout Systems than previously assumed.NTCT: Higher Margin Outlook And Buyback Activity Will Support Bullish Repricing
Analysts have lifted their price target on NetScout Systems to US$35 from US$33, pointing to updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E after the latest fiscal Q2 report. Analyst Commentary Following the fiscal Q2 report, bullish analysts are signaling increased confidence in NetScout Systems by lifting their fair value assumptions, reflected in the price target move to US$35 from US$33.NTCT: Future Profitability And New Offerings Will Balance Execution Risks
Analysts have raised their price target on NetScout Systems from $21.00 to approximately $27.27, citing the latest Street research that reflects improved profitability expectations, despite more modest revenue growth assumptions. Analyst Commentary While some on the Street have turned incrementally positive on NetScout Systems, the overall tone of recent research remains mixed, with several bearish analysts highlighting ongoing risks to the investment case.
NTCT: Future Returns Will Depend On AI And Cloud Execution
Analysts have raised their price target on NetScout Systems to $35.00 from $33.00. This reflects increased confidence following the latest fiscal Q2 report, while key valuation inputs such as fair value and growth assumptions remain largely unchanged.NTCT: Future Performance Will Depend On AI Market Execution
NetScout Systems' analyst price target has increased from $33.00 to $35.00. This reflects analysts' confidence in the company's positioning within key growth markets and its improving profit margin outlook.NTCT: Future Performance Will Depend On Execution Amid AI Demand Trends
Analysts have increased their price target for NetScout Systems from $33 to $35, citing the company's positive momentum following its recent fiscal Q2 report and ongoing opportunities in growing technology markets. Analyst Commentary Analysts have recently weighed in on NetScout Systems, providing insight into both positive drivers and ongoing considerations regarding the company's outlook and valuation.Artificial Intelligence Momentum Will Drive Renewed Interest In Cybersecurity
NetScout Systems’ analyst price target has been raised from $27.09 to $28.76 per share. This reflects analysts’ increased optimism due to the company’s positioning in attractive growth markets and its potential to benefit from advancements in artificial intelligence.Overoptimistic Cybersecurity Trends Will Exacerbate Valuation Risks
Analysts have increased NetScout Systems' price target from $25.82 to $27.09, citing improved profit margin outlook, higher projected revenue growth, and confidence in the company's positioning within emerging artificial intelligence markets. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts highlight NetScout's strategic position within the growing artificial intelligence space.Overoptimistic Cybersecurity Trends Will Exacerbate Valuation Risks
Analysts have raised NetScout Systems’ price target from $22.22 to $25.82, citing the company’s advantageous exposure to fast-growing AI-driven markets and a recent share price pullback that presents an attractive entry point. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts cite NetScout's exposure to two attractive growth markets as a key driver for upside potential.Risks To Shareholder Returns Are Elevated At These Prices For NetScout Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTCT)
Jul 08
Investors Will Want NetScout Systems' (NASDAQ:NTCT) Growth In ROCE To Persist
Apr 16Is NetScout Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTCT) Trading At A 43% Discount?
Mar 25
Investments In AI And Partnerships With Palo Alto Networks Will Strengthen Edge Cybersecurity Solutions
Increased demand for service assurance and cybersecurity products, along with AI investments, could drive revenue growth and improve margins.NetScout Systems (NASDAQ:NTCT) Could Easily Take On More Debt
Mar 04Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over NetScout Systems, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:NTCT) P/S Ratio
Feb 11NetScout: The Numbers And Outlook Suggest A Buy
Feb 10An Intrinsic Calculation For NetScout Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTCT) Suggests It's 48% Undervalued
Dec 19Does NetScout Systems (NASDAQ:NTCT) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Nov 21NetScout Systems, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:NTCT) Shareholders Might Be Looking For Exit
Sep 09Investors Will Want NetScout Systems' (NASDAQ:NTCT) Growth In ROCE To Persist
Aug 14NetScout: Mixed Read Throughs From Earnings Beat And Guidance Miss
Jul 26NetScout Systems (NASDAQ:NTCT) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
Jul 17NetScout Systems, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:NTCT) Price Is Out Of Tune With Revenues
May 08NetScout Systems (NASDAQ:NTCT) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Apr 08NetScout Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTCT) Shares Could Be 50% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Mar 12NetScout Systems: Long-Term Issues Remain A Concern
Feb 26NetScout Systems, Inc. Just Beat Revenue Estimates By 10%
Jan 29NetScout Systems (NASDAQ:NTCT) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger
Jan 26NetScout Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTCT) Shares Could Be 44% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Dec 07NetScout Systems (NASDAQ:NTCT) Seems To Use Debt Rather Sparingly
Nov 08Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How NetScout Systems makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 25 | 861 | 96 | 369 | 156 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 863 | 90 | 373 | 155 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 835 | 73 | 366 | 150 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 823 | -367 | 365 | 153 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 821 | -418 | 362 | 160 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 787 | -599 | 361 | 159 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 793 | -587 | 360 | 158 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 829 | -148 | 371 | 161 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 834 | -119 | 378 | 164 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 886 | 67 | 378 | 169 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 917 | 63 | 386 | 178 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 915 | 60 | 380 | 176 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 898 | 54 | 379 | 172 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 890 | 50 | 376 | 171 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 874 | 40 | 373 | 172 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 856 | 36 | 361 | 171 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 878 | 56 | 348 | 172 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 844 | 37 | 341 | 175 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 838 | 25 | 333 | 177 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 831 | 19 | 329 | 179 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 847 | 15 | 338 | 182 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 879 | 23 | 348 | 186 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 890 | 9 | 365 | 190 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 892 | -3 | 377 | 188 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 897 | 9 | 374 | 185 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 883 | -31 | 379 | 186 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 891 | -40 | 377 | 192 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 910 | -73 | 385 | 204 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 910 | -76 | 398 | 215 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 933 | 18 | 400 | 209 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 966 | 42 | 411 | 211 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 987 | 80 | 422 | 215 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 1,070 | 85 | 437 | 215 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 1,104 | 17 | 448 | 228 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 1,119 | 18 | 450 | 231 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 1,162 | 33 | 447 | 233 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 1,129 | 7 | 452 | 239 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 1,135 | -38 | 463 | 246 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 1,124 | -45 | 475 | 251 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 955 | -28 | 411 | 209 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 789 | -4 | 337 | 167 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 604 | 38 | 265 | 121 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 447 | 57 | 186 | 74 |
Quality Earnings: NTCT has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: NTCT became profitable in the past.
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: NTCT has become profitable over the past 5 years, growing earnings by -37.9% per year.
Accelerating Growth: NTCT has become profitable in the last year, making the earnings growth rate difficult to compare to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: NTCT has become profitable in the last year, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Communications industry (23.1%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: NTCT's Return on Equity (5.8%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/05 23:55 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/05 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/03/31 |
Data Sources
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
NetScout Systems, Inc. is covered by 15 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Erik Suppiger | B. Riley Securities, Inc. |
| Steven Frankel | Colliers Securities |
| Mark Kelleher | Colliers Securities |