NTCTTechnology · Software - InfrastructureThe 3 Wall Street analysts covering NetScout Systems, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $43 — +12.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 97 of 100 as at 22 Oct 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
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.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (98): The share price has been relatively steady.
Growth (48): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
Size (31): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on NTCT, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +12.2% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Aug 2026 | RBC Capital | Reiterates | Sector Perform | $43 |
| 16 July 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | $38 → $43 |
| 8 May 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | $29 → $38 |
| 8 May 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 5 Jan 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 7 Nov 2025 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 26 Aug 2025 | B. Riley Securities | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 31 Jan 2025 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 26 July 2024 | RBC Capital | Reiterates | Sector Perform | — |
| 5 May 2023 | Piper Sandler | Upgrade | Neutral | — |
| 5 May 2023 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 17 Jan 2023 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 31 May 2022 | Piper Sandler | Downgrade | Underweight | — |
| 5 Nov 2021 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 30 July 2021 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 30 Oct 2020 | Lake Street | Downgrade | Hold | — |
| 8 May 2020 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 10 Apr 2019 | Piper Sandler | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 10 Apr 2019 | PiperJaffray | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 5 May 2018 | B. Riley FBR | Maintains | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
NTCT appears in the Radar on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 22 Oct 2026, NetScout Systems, Inc. returned +45.0% against +15.6% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 32% of US stocks
Cheaper than 38% of US stocks
Cheaper than 49% of US stocks
Cheaper than 31% of US stocks
Higher than 58% of US stocks
Higher than 51% of US stocks
Higher than 90% of US stocks
Higher than 59% of US stocks
Higher than 76% of US stocks
Higher than 58% of US stocks
Higher than 69% of US stocks
Higher than 1% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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 $2.8B and an enterprise value of $2.2B.
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.
Trailing P/E: 23.7×; forward P/E: 13.8× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.
NetScout Systems, Inc. employs 2,052 people — $430K of revenue per employee.
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NETSCOUT plans to report its second-quarter fiscal 2027 results for the period ended September 30, 2026, on November 5, 2026, at approximately 7:30 a.m. ET. The company will host a conference call and live webcast at 8:30 a.m. ET that day.
Why it matters — NTCT watchers can note the scheduled date and times for the company's results announcement and related call.
NETSCOUT released its first-half 2026 DDoS Threat Intelligence Report, citing more than 9.1 million attacks recorded globally from January through June. The headline reports a 1,286% surge in high-capacity DDoS attacks.
Why it matters — The report highlights findings from NETSCOUT’s threat intelligence research on changing DDoS attack patterns and risk.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 97 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 22 Oct 2026, NetScout Systems, Inc. ranks 97 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 (98 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 3 analysts implies +12.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks NetScout Systems, Inc. 97 out of 100 as at 22 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
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.
NetScout Systems, Inc. returned +45.0% over the 12 months to 22 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
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.
The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 22 Oct 2026): "NETSCOUT to Report Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2027 Financial Results on November 5th". NETSCOUT plans to report its second-quarter fiscal 2027 results for the period ended September 30, 2026, on November 5, 2026, at approximately 7:30 a.m. ET. The company will host a conference call and live webcast at 8:30 a.m. ET that day.
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
