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NTCT Stock Forecast: NetScout Systems, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 2 Oct 2026
$41
+1.56% on the day

The 3 Wall Street analysts covering NetScout Systems, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $43 — +5.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 95 of 100 as at 2 Oct 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$3.0B
Ticker Nerd rank
95 / 100
Median analyst target
$43
Analysts covering
3
Revenue$210.4M+12.7% y/y
Operating income$14.5M
Net income$21.8M
Free cash flow$44.3M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+3.9%
1M
+9.3%
YTD
+51.4%
1Y
+55.7%
From 52W high
−8.7%
From 52W low
+60.8%
$25
$45
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

NTCT stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores NetScout Systems, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 2 Oct 2026
95 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
97
Momentum
95
Value
88
Revisions
75
Accruals
74
Quality
71
Issuance
70
Growth
48
Size
30

Volatility (97): The share price has been relatively steady.

Growth (48): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.

Size (30): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

NTCT stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on NTCT, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$25$30$35$40$45$50Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26NTCTHigh $50Median $43Low $37

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says3 analysts
2 Buy1 Hold0 Sell
Low $37Median $43High $50

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +5.0% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
8 May 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform$29 → $38
5 Jan 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform—
7 Nov 2025RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform—
26 Aug 2025B. Riley SecuritiesInitiatesBuy—
31 Jan 2025RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform—
26 July 2024RBC CapitalReiteratesSector Perform—
5 May 2023Piper SandlerUpgradeNeutral—
5 May 2023RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform—
17 Jan 2023Piper SandlerMaintainsUnderweight—
31 May 2022Piper SandlerDowngradeUnderweight—
5 Nov 2021RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform—
30 July 2021RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform—
30 Oct 2020Lake StreetDowngradeHold—
8 May 2020RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform—
10 Apr 2019Piper SandlerDowngradeNeutral—
10 Apr 2019PiperJaffrayDowngradeNeutral—
5 May 2018B. Riley FBRMaintainsBuy—
31 Jan 2018B. Riley FBRMaintainsBuy—
31 Jan 2018B. Riley SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
10 Jan 2018DA DavidsonDowngradeNeutral—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. NTCT appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

NTCT vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 2 Oct 2026, NetScout Systems, Inc. returned +55.7% against +16.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

NTCT vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
100120140160Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26NTCTS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

NTCT analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
0.0%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

NetScout Systems, Inc. (NTCT) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
25.0×

Cheaper than 30% of US stocks

Price / sales
3.4×

Cheaper than 36% of US stocks

Price / book
1.8×

Cheaper than 48% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
12.7×

Cheaper than 28% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
12.7%

Higher than 58% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
12.7%

Higher than 51% of US stocks

Gross margin
78.9%

Higher than 90% of US stocks

Operating margin
6.9%

Higher than 59% of US stocks

Net margin
13.7%

Higher than 76% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
7.5%

Higher than 58% of US stocks

Return on assets
3.7%

Higher than 69% of US stocks

Dividend yield
—

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

NetScout Systems, Inc. (NTCT) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • NetScout Systems, Inc. has a market value of $3.0B and an enterprise value of $2.4B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $883.2M. The latest quarter grew 12.7% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $121.0M, a 13.7% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $1.64.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $258.1M, after $10.2M of capital spending.

  • NetScout Systems, Inc. spent $45.8M on share buybacks in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 72.7M.

  • Trailing P/E: 25.0×; forward P/E: 14.6× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • NetScout Systems, Inc. employs 2,052 people — $430K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 3 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

NTCT vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelSoftware - Infrastructure
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
NTCTNetScout Systems, Inc.$3.0B
95
FOURShift4 Payments, Inc.$2.9B
16
AVPTAvePoint, Inc.$3.0B
72
INFQInfleqtion, Inc.$2.8B
23
WIXWix.com Ltd.$3.0B
47
TDCTeradata Corp.$2.8B
99
APPNAppian Corp.$2.7B
98

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

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News

Latest NTCT news & analysis

NETSCOUT Adds MCP Connectivity, Putting AI-Ready Smart Data Directly Into the Hands of AI Assistants and Agents

Business Wire · 22 Sept 2026positive

NETSCOUT Systems announced Model Context Protocol (MCP) connectivity for its Omnis AI Insights solution, enabling AI assistants and agents to access AI-ready Smart Data—the company's real-time operational evidence—for more accurate and informed decision-making.

Why it matters — This expands NETSCOUT's observability and AIOps offerings to integrate seamlessly with AI assistants and agents, potentially broadening the utility and reach of its products for enterprise customers.

What Makes NetScout (NTCT) a New Strong Buy Stock

Zacks Investment Research · 8 Sept 2026positive

NetScout (NTCT) was upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) following growing optimism about its earnings prospects. The upgrade reflects the possibility that the stock may move higher.

Why it matters — A Strong Buy rating and improved earnings outlook signal heightened investor confidence in the company's prospects, which NTCT watchers would find noteworthy.

Here's Why NetScout (NTCT) Is a Great 'Buy the Bottom' Stock Now

Zacks Investment Research · 4 Sept 2026positive

Zacks reports that NetScout appears to have found support following recent value losses, as indicated by a hammer chart pattern. The article also notes strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in revising earnings estimates higher, which is seen as enhancing the stock's potential for a near-term turnaround.

Why it matters — A NTCT watcher would care because the article highlights technical support and positive analyst earnings revisions that suggest a potential near-term recovery for the stock.

5 High-Efficient Stocks With Strong Financial Performance

Zacks Investment Research · 3 Sept 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research screened stocks for strong efficiency metrics and identified five companies with strong financial performance, including NetScout Systems. NetScout was highlighted among these high-efficiency stocks.

Why it matters — The mention indicates NetScout is being recognized for strong efficiency metrics and financial performance in a stock screening.

NETSCOUT Data Platform Transforms AI-Driven Network Operations and Controls Costs

Business Wire · 3 Sept 2026positive

NETSCOUT Systems announced an expansion of its data platform to provide the trusted operational context needed to build a foundation for enterprise AI, converting packets into high-fidelity, compact, contextualized evidence in real time for observability and service assurance.

Why it matters — The platform expansion positions NTCT to address the growing demand for AI-driven network operations and cost control, potentially broadening its market opportunities.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about NTCT stock

What is the NTCT stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 3 Wall Street analysts covering NetScout Systems, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $43, with estimates ranging from $37 to $50. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is NTCT stock a buy right now?

Of the 3 analysts covering NetScout Systems, Inc., 2 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks NetScout Systems, Inc. 95 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 2 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank NTCT?

As at 2 Oct 2026, NetScout Systems, Inc. ranks 95 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (97 of 100).

Will NTCT stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 3 analysts implies +5.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks NetScout Systems, Inc. 95 out of 100 as at 2 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the NTCT stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering NetScout Systems, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for NTCT are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $37 to $50 over the next 12 months.

How has NTCT stock performed over the past year?

NetScout Systems, Inc. returned +55.7% over the 12 months to 2 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does NetScout Systems, Inc. do?

NetScout Systems, Inc. is a technology company that provides network observability, service assurance, cybersecurity, and DDoS protection solutions for enterprise, service provider, and public sector environments.

What is the latest news on NTCT?

The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 22 Sept 2026): "NETSCOUT Adds MCP Connectivity, Putting AI-Ready Smart Data Directly Into the Hands of AI Assistants and Agents". NETSCOUT Systems announced Model Context Protocol (MCP) connectivity for its Omnis AI Insights solution, enabling AI assistants and agents to access AI-ready Smart Data—the company's real-time operational evidence—for more accurate and informed decision-making.

Company

About NetScout Systems, Inc.

NetScout Systems, Inc. is a technology company that provides network observability, service assurance, cybersecurity, and DDoS protection solutions for enterprise, service provider, and public sector environments. NetScout Systems, Inc. uses deep packet inspection and its data platform to help organizations monitor network and application performance, detect disruptions, troubleshoot service delivery problems, and identify security threats in real time. Its products support digital infrastructure across industries that depend on reliable connectivity, including telecommunications, government, and large enterprises. The company’s offerings are delivered through hardware, software, virtual, and SaaS-based platforms, making it a specialized provider in network visibility and performance management. NetScout Systems, Inc. plays an important role in helping customers maintain service quality and protect connected systems from operational and cyber disruptions.

CEO Mr. Anil K. Singhal · 2,052 employees · United States · https://www.netscout.com