NetScout Systems (NTCT) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

NetScout Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of network performance management, service assurance and cybersecurity solutions. The company designs and delivers hardware and software platforms that capture and analyze real-time and historical packet data, enabling IT teams and service providers to monitor application performance, troubleshoot network issues and defend against distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. NetScout’s flagship offerings include the nGeniusONE service assurance platform and the InfiniStream packet broker, which together provide end-to-end visibility across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts, NetScout has built a reputation for scalable and resilient monitoring infrastructure. Over the years, the company has expanded its portfolio through targeted acquisitions, including Arbor Networks in 2015 to bolster its DDoS mitigation capabilities and Fluke Networks in 2018 to enhance its network testing and diagnostics tools. These strategic moves have broadened NetScout’s reach into enterprise, government and telecommunications markets worldwide.

NetScout serves a diverse customer base that encompasses large service providers, global enterprises, government agencies and defense organizations. Its solutions are deployed both on-premises and in cloud environments, offering comprehensive visibility into voice, data and video traffic. By leveraging patented Adaptive Service Intelligence (ASI) technology, NetScout platforms can detect anomalies, pinpoint root causes and deliver actionable insights across complex network topologies.

Under the leadership of President and CEO Anil Singhal, who joined the company in 1997 and was appointed CEO in 2014, NetScout has focused on innovation in cybersecurity and hybrid-cloud performance management. The company maintains research and development centers in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, supporting a global workforce dedicated to advancing network visibility and threat-detection capabilities.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $25.57 to $25.88
• 50-Day Range: $21.93 to $26.79
• 52-Week Range: $18.12 to $27.89
• Volume: 881,341 shs
• Average Volume: 564,283 shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.86 billion
• P/E Ratio: 25.81
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $29.00
• Consensus Rating: Hold

NetScout Systems Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

NetScout Systems scored higher than 66% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 290th out of 667 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.6 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

NetScout Systems has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.33, and is based on no buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and 1 sell rating.

Upside Potential

NetScout Systems has a consensus price target of $29.00, representing about 12.4% upside from its current price of $25.81.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

NetScout Systems has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 13.33%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for NetScout Systems are expected to grow by 13.33% in the coming year, from $1.50 to $1.70 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of NetScout Systems is 25.81, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 229.71.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of NetScout Systems is 25.81, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 485.53.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

NetScout Systems has a P/B Ratio of 1.19. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.39% of the float of NetScout Systems has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

NetScout Systems has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in NetScout Systems has recently decreased by 9.30%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

NetScout Systems does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

NetScout Systems does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.39% of the float of NetScout Systems has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

NetScout Systems has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in NetScout Systems has recently decreased by 9.30%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.56

News Sentiment

NetScout Systems has a news sentiment score of 0.56. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 7 news articles for NetScout Systems this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, NetScout Systems insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $358,873.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 3.82% of the stock of NetScout Systems is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

91.64% of the stock of NetScout Systems is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

NTCT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have NTCT shares performed this year?

NetScout Systems' stock was trading at $21.66 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, NTCT stock has increased by 19.2% and is now trading at $25.81.

How were NetScout Systems' earnings last quarter?

NetScout Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTCT) issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August, 7th. The technology company reported $0.34 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.29 by $0.05. The business's revenue was up 6.9% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

Does NetScout Systems have any subsidiaries?

NetScout Systems subsidiaries include Gigavation Incorporated, Eastwind, Efflux Systems, Avvasi Inc, Danaher - Communications, OnPath Technologies, Simena, and others.

Who are NetScout Systems' major shareholders?

NetScout Systems' top institutional shareholders include Assenagon Asset Management S.A. (0.77%), Pacer Advisors Inc. (0.63%), Wedge Capital Management L L P NC (0.14%) and Voya Investment Management LLC (0.08%). Insiders that own company stock include Joseph G Hadzima Jr, John Downing, Jean A Bua, Michael Szabados and Alfred Grasso.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of NetScout Systems?

Shares of NTCT stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of NetScout Systems own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that NetScout Systems investors own include Humana (HUM), American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), The RMR Group (RMR), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH) and AUO (AUOTY).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 8/07/2025
• Today: 10/18/2025
• Next Earnings (Confirmed): 11/06/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 3/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: COMP - NETWORKS
• Sub-Industry: Application Software
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:NTCT
• CIK: 1078075
• Web: www.netscout.com
• Phone: (978) 614-4000
• Fax: 978-614-4004
• Employees: 2,123
• Year Founded: 1984

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for NetScout Systems: $29.00
• High Price Target: $33.00
• Low Price Target: $25.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +12.4%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.33
• Research Coverage: 3 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.00
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 25.81
• Forward P/E Ratio: 17.21
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$366.92 million
• Net Margins: 8.72%
• Pretax Margin: 10.19%
• Return on Equity: 7.47%
• Return on Assets: 5.30%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 1.77
• Quick Ratio: 1.73

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $822.68 million
• Price / Sales: 2.26
• Cash Flow: $8.22 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 3.14
• Book Value: $21.75 per share
• Price / Book: 1.19

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 71,880,000
• Free Float: 69,129,000
• Market Cap: $1.86 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.72