NetScout Systems (NTCT) to Release Quarterly Earnings on Thursday

NetScout Systems (NASDAQ:NTCT) is expected to be releasing its Q1 2026 earnings data before the market opens on Thursday, July 24th. Analysts expect NetScout Systems to post earnings of $0.29 per share and revenue of $181.50 million for the quarter. NetScout Systems has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.250-2.400 EPS.

NetScout Systems (NASDAQ:NTCT) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, May 8th. The technology company reported $0.52 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $0.52. The company had revenue of $204.99 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $194.80 million. NetScout Systems had a negative net margin of 44.60% and a positive return on equity of 7.37%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up .8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $0.55 earnings per share. On average, analysts expect NetScout Systems to post $2 EPS for the current fiscal year and $2 EPS for the next fiscal year.

NetScout Systems Price Performance

Shares of NetScout Systems stock opened at $22.53 on Thursday. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.61 billion, a PE ratio of -4.37 and a beta of 0.65. NetScout Systems has a 1-year low of $17.95 and a 1-year high of $27.89. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $23.48 and its 200-day simple moving average is $22.41.

Insider Buying and Selling at NetScout Systems

In other NetScout Systems news, COO Michael Szabados sold 7,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $22.77, for a total transaction of $170,775.00. Following the transaction, the chief operating officer owned 28,489 shares in the company, valued at approximately $648,694.53. This represents a 20.84% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, EVP John Downing sold 3,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $23.47, for a total transaction of $70,410.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 127,352 shares in the company, valued at $2,988,951.44. The trade was a 2.30% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 14,000 shares of company stock worth $324,660. Insiders own 3.71% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of NetScout Systems

Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. raised its position in shares of NetScout Systems by 17.1% in the first quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 1,420,479 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $29,844,000 after buying an additional 207,807 shares during the last quarter. Jane Street Group LLC increased its position in NetScout Systems by 64.3% during the first quarter. Jane Street Group LLC now owns 348,209 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $7,316,000 after purchasing an additional 136,253 shares during the last quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC increased its position in NetScout Systems by 7.6% during the first quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 213,284 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $4,481,000 after purchasing an additional 15,112 shares during the last quarter. Royal Bank of Canada increased its position in shares of NetScout Systems by 23.3% during the first quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 51,798 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $1,088,000 after acquiring an additional 9,802 shares during the last quarter. Finally, MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. increased its position in shares of NetScout Systems by 5.2% during the first quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 41,377 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $869,000 after acquiring an additional 2,036 shares during the last quarter. 91.64% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

NetScout Systems Company Profile

NetScout Systems, Inc provides service assurance and cybersecurity solutions for protect digital business services against disruptions in the United States, Europe, Asia, and internationally. The company offers nGeniusONE management software that enables customers to predict, preempt, and resolve network and service delivery problems, as well as facilitate the optimization and capacity planning of their network infrastructures; and specialized platforms and analytic modules that enable its customers to analyze and troubleshoot traffic in radio access and Wi-Fi networks.