NetScout's transition to recurring software revenue is evident in a 78.9% gross margin and a 12.7% revenue increase in 2027Q1, yet the $0.19 EPS miss and reliance on pulled-forward government orders suggest growth durability is questionable.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Nov 5, 2026 | $0.71+7.1% vs $0.66 | $222M+1.6% vs $219M |
Q3 2026 Aug 6, 2026 | $0.52+35.7% vs $0.38 | $210M+7.3% vs $196M |
Q2 2026 May 7, 2026 | $0.52+13.0% vs $0.46 | $203M+2.2% vs $199M |
Q1 2026 Feb 5, 2026 | $1.00+16.3% vs $0.86 | $251M+7.3% vs $234M |
NetScout Systems NASDAQ: NTCT reported modest revenue growth and higher adjusted earnings for its fiscal second quarter, as cost discipline helped expand operating margins. The company reaffirmed its full-year outlook while pointing to early customer interest in its artificial intelligence products.
NetScout Systems (NTCT) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.71 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.66 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.62 per share a year ago.
WESTFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, INC. (NASDAQ: NTCT), a leading provider of network observability, AIOps, carrier service assurance, cybersecurity, and DDoS attack protection, announced financial results for its second quarter ended September 30, 2026. Remarks by Anil Singhal, NETSCOUT's President & Chief Executive Officer: “Our second-quarter results were consistent with our expectations, and our first half performance keeps us on track for fiscal year 2027. As anticipat.
WESTFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, INC. (NASDAQ: NTCT), a leading provider of network observability, AIOps, carrier service assurance, cybersecurity, and DDoS attack protection, today announced that CFO Tony Piazza, CTO Representative Dr. Vikram Saksena, and VP Corporate Finance Scott Dressel will participate in the following investor conferences. RBC Capital Markets Global Technology, Internet, Media and Telecommunications (TIMT) Conference Wednesday, November 18, 2026 New Yor.
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| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $31.51 | $2.29B | 17.98 | 4.47% | 14.62% | 7.87% | — | |
| $28.47 | $7.02B | 113.11 | 40.03% | 3.97% | 6.02% | — | |
| $58.37 | $15.78B | 11.34 | 12.44% | 52.81% | — | — | |
| $118.84 | $87.07B | 38.67 | 14.17% | 28.96% | 151.52% | — | |
| $313.84 | $213.89B | 781.09 | 24.49% | 2.67% | 1.68% | — | |
| $29.84 | $1.29B | 93.25 | 9.81% | 4.26% | 3.78% | — |
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NetScout Systems, Inc. (NTCT) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Aug 6, 2026·SEC
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NetScout Systems, Inc. (NTCT) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
NetScout Systems, Inc. (NTCT) reported $886.3M in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $859.5M in fiscal year 2026. That is 1171% more than the $67.6M of fiscal year 1999.
NetScout Systems, Inc. (NTCT) grew revenue by 2.7% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. NetScout Systems, Inc. (NTCT) earned $129.6M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 14.6% net margin).
NetScout Systems, Inc. (NTCT) had a return on equity (ROE) of 7.9% over the trailing twelve months. That is below the market's typical 10-15%.
NetScout Systems, Inc. (NTCT) generated $237.9M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
