NetScout Systems, Inc.
NTCT
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- NetScout Systems operates in the growing software infrastructure sector, which is essential for network performance management and cybersecurity, positioning it well against increasing demand for digital transformation.
- In Q2 2026, NetScout reported a revenue increase of 4% compared to the previous quarter, reaching $210 million.
- The company's gross margin improved to 78.9% in Q2 2026, up from 78.4% in the prior quarter.
- Despite its growth, NetScout has faced challenges with profitability, as evidenced by a net income loss of $366.9 million in 2025.
- The company's operating margin was only 6.89% in Q2 2026, indicating ongoing operational inefficiencies.
- NetScout's debt-to-equity ratio stands at 2.404, suggesting a high level of leverage that could pose risks in a fluctuating market.
Fundamentals
| Market cap | $2.86B | Enterprise value | $2.27B | Trailing P/E | 24.11 | Forward P/E | 14.05 |
| PEG | 1.64 | Price / book | 1.72 | Beta | 0.69 | Dividend yield | 0.00% |
| Revenue growth | 12.7% | Earnings growth | — | Gross margin | 79.8% | Operating margin | 6.9% |
| Profit margin | 13.7% | ROE | 7.5% | ROA | 3.7% | Debt / equity | 0.02 |
| Current ratio | 1.83 | Free cash flow | $226.41M | Analyst recommendation | none | Mean target | $43.38 |
| 52w high | $45.28 | 52w low | $25.20 |
Quarterly
| 2026-Q2 | 2026-Q1 | 2025-Q4 | 2025-Q3 | 2025-Q2 | 2025-Q1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $210M | $203M | $251M | $219M | $187M | — |
| Op margin | 6.9% | 9.7% | 25.7% | 15.0% | -3.2% | — |
| Net income | $21.8M | $18.2M | $55.1M | $25.8M | -$3.7M | — |
| Gross margin | 78.9% | 78.4% | 81.6% | 80.1% | 76.7% | — |
| Gross profit | $166M | $159M | $205M | $175M | $143M | — |
| Operating income | $14.5M | $19.6M | $64.3M | $32.8M | -$6.0M | — |
- Revenue +4% vs prior quarter ($210M vs $203M).
- Gross margin 78.9% (was 78.4% prior quarter).
Yearly (6y)
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $859M | $823M | $829M | $915M |
| Op margin | 12.9% | 9.7% | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Net income | $95.5M | -$367M | -$148M | $59.6M |
| Gross margin | 79.4% | 78.3% | 77.4% | 75.6% |
| Gross profit | $682M | $644M | $642M | $691M |
| Operating income | $111M | $79.9M | $63.6M | $79.4M |
No flags
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News
2026-09-29 · NetScout Launches AI-Supported nGenius Copilot
2026-09-29 · NETSCOUT Accelerates Problem Solving With Conversational AI
2026-09-22 · NETSCOUT Adds MCP Connectivity, Putting AI-Ready Smart Data Directly Into the Hands of AI Assistants and Agents
2026-09-08 · What Makes NetScout (NTCT) a New Strong Buy Stock
2026-09-04 · Here's Why NetScout (NTCT) Is a Great 'Buy the Bottom' Stock Now
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2026-09-03 · NetScout Systems Expands Data Platform to Provide Context for Enterprise AI
2026-09-03 · NETSCOUT Data Platform Transforms AI-Driven Network Operations and Controls Costs
2026-09-01 · What Makes NetScout Systems (NTCT) an Undervalued Beneficiary of Digital Transformation?
2026-08-27 · NETSCOUT to Participate in 9th Annual B. Riley Securities Consumer & TMT Conference
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