NetScout Systems, Inc. NTCT R2K
Company Overview
NetScout Systems, Inc. provides carrier service assurance, cybersecurity, and Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) solutions to protect digital business services against disruptions. It offers nGeniusONE management software 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 to analyze and troubleshoot traffic in radio access and Wi-Fi networks; and Omnis Insights, a solution that is designed to generate a high-fidelity and curated dataset that strengthens observability and cybersecurity operations. Its platform provides real-time generation and analysis of information-rich, high-volume network-derived data for use its applications and partner networks. In addition, it offers ISNG, a real-time information platform that provides insights to optimize network performance; packet flow systems that delivers targeted network traffic access to a range of monitoring and cybersecurity tools and systems, including the nGeniusONE application; vSTREAM, a virtualized form factor version; Infinistream, an advanced passive network probe; and markets test access points that enables full and non-disruptive access to network traffic. Further, the company provides cybersecurity solutions to protect networks against DDoS attacks under the Arbor solutions, including Arbor Sightline, Arbor Threat Mitigation System, Arbor Insight, Arbor Edge Defense, and Omnis Cyber Intelligence solutions. It serves enterprise customers in financial services, technology, manufacturing, healthcare, utilities, education, transportation, and retail; mobile, wireline, and cable operators, internet service providers, and cloud providers industries; and government and associated agencies through a direct sales force, and indirect reseller and distribution channels. The company was incorporated in 1984 and is headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts.
Why Investors Should Care
Trades at a P/E of 33.2, below the sector median of 36.0.
Generates positive free cash flow, funding growth and shareholder returns internally.
Recent Developments
- Mar 2026 Revenue of $859.48M (+4.5% YoY); net profit $95.53M.
- Trailing 12 Months Year-on-year growth — revenue -1.0%, earnings -7.1%.
- 5-Year Trend Long-term compounding — revenue CAGR 7.8%, profit CAGR 8.0%.
Growth & Price Performance
Compounded Sales Growth
| 5 Years: | 7.75% |
| 1 Year: | -1.00% |
Compounded Profit Growth
| 5 Years: | 7.99% |
| 1 Year: | -7.10% |
Stock Price Performance
| 1 Year: | +94.99% |
| 6 Months: | +60.57% |
| 3 Months: | +32.34% |
| 1 Month: | +2.66% |
Highlights auto-generated from reported financials and price data; not investment advice. Verify with official filings before acting.
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- RSI (14)57.12 · Neutral
P/E of 33.24 is below the sector median of 36.02 — relatively cheaper than peers.
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Technical Trend
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PROS
- Generates positive free cash flow.
- In a confirmed uptrend (50-DMA above 200-DMA).
CONS
No notable concerns flagged.
* The pros and cons are auto-generated from financial metrics.
Valuation
Growth (CAGR)
Profitability & Returns
Balance Sheet & Liquidity
Ownership
Financial Snapshot
Peer comparison
Peer companies in the same sector (Technology).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NTCT NetScout Systems, Inc. R2K | 43.21 | 33.24 | $3.09B | 0.00% | 5.88% | 5.95% | 7.75% | 7.99% |
| 2 | NVDA NVIDIA Corporation NDXSPXAI | 211.80 | 32.43 | $5.13T | 0.49% | 74.66% | 114.29% | 24.64% | 32.12% |
| 3 | AAPL Apple Inc. NDXSPX | 314.86 | 38.07 | $4.62T | 0.37% | 68.72% | 141.47% | 1.81% | 3.92% |
| 4 | MSFT Microsoft Corporation NDXSPXAI | 384.93 | 22.91 | $2.86T | 0.93% | 26.90% | 34.01% | 9.48% | 10.85% |
| 5 | TSM Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited AI | 420.39 | 36.18 | $2.18T | 0.90% | 30.20% | 36.21% | 18.94% | 19.57% |
| 6 | AVGO Broadcom Inc. NDXSPXAI | 389.11 | 64.85 | $1.85T | 0.68% | 16.70% | 37.28% | 24.38% | 26.24% |
| 7 | MU Micron Technology, Inc. NDXSPXAI | 983.12 | 46.37 | $1.11T | 0.06% | 13.69% | 39.82% | 13.68% | 26.02% |
| 8 | AMD Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. NDXSPXAI | 548.13 | 181.50 | $893.78B | 0.00% | 6.33% | 8.06% | 13.64% | 48.64% |
| 9 | ASML ASML Holding N.V. NDXAI | 1,775.64 | 59.55 | $684.36B | 0.47% | 42.97% | 52.24% | 15.55% | 19.55% |
Financial Statements Quarterly Results · Profit & Loss · Balance Sheet · Cash Flows · Ratios
Quarterly Results
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2014 | Mar 2015 | Jun 2015 | Sep 2015 | Dec 2015 | Mar 2016 | Jun 2016 | Sep 2016 | Dec 2016 | Mar 2017 | Jun 2017 | Sep 2017 | Dec 2017 | Mar 2018 | Jun 2018 | Sep 2018 | Dec 2018 | Mar 2019 | Jun 2019 | Sep 2019 | Dec 2019 | Mar 2020 | Jun 2020 | Sep 2020 | Dec 2020 | Jun 2021 | Sep 2021 | Dec 2021 | Jun 2022 | Sep 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jun 2023 | Sep 2023 | Dec 2023 | Jun 2024 | Sep 2024 | Dec 2024 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 246.01M | - | 186.02M | 216.42M | 260.02M | - | 183.81M | 205.34M | 228.74M | 190.27M | 211.92M | 262.19M | 208.81M | 228.08M | 269.54M | 211.14M | 196.80M | 218.07M | 174.56M | 191.11M | 252.02M | 186.75M | 219.02M | 250.68M |
| Gross Profit | 95.85M | 96.00M | 79.45M | 160.92M | 201.56M | 185.04M | 181.92M | 187.54M | 220.51M | 226.00M | 159.19M | 182.62M | 204.44M | 168.63M | 143.08M | 159.82M | 176.42M | 176.47M | 131.28M | 157.29M | 194.44M | 166.62M | 130.84M | 146.44M | 173.46M | 135.86M | 160.27M | 201.72M | 151.10M | 170.44M | 212.74M | 160.74M | 153.75M | 174.45M | 130.20M | 149.05M | 205.41M | 143.32M | 175.41M | 204.65M |
| Operating Income | 27.94M | - | 12.39M | -35.27M | 2.25M | - | -10.75M | 805.00K | 33.36M | - | -33.55M | -1.24M | 38.26M | - | -77.05M | -23.12M | -641.00K | - | -24.45M | -7.29M | 36.82M | - | -14.49M | 3.78M | 31.77M | -10.67M | 12.16M | 55.45M | -9.13M | 21.40M | 63.75M | -4.70M | 26.29M | -134.45M | -463.32M | 14.12M | 61.71M | -6.56M | 32.49M | 64.31M |
| Net Income | 17.63M | 20.85M | 7.67M | -7.92M | -24.51M | -3.62M | -9.00M | -1.27M | 21.25M | 22.31M | -24.22M | -2.47M | 89.69M | 16.82M | -62.50M | -26.43M | -3.60M | 19.21M | -29.34M | -17.47M | 36.73M | 7.34M | -17.42M | -3.69M | 29.02M | -11.34M | 7.90M | 47.73M | -7.13M | 17.38M | 52.62M | -4.20M | 21.46M | -132.58M | -443.38M | 9.03M | 48.81M | -3.68M | 25.83M | 55.14M |
| Diluted EPS | 0.42 | 0.50 | 0.19 | -0.09 | -0.25 | -0.04 | -0.10 | -0.01 | 0.23 | 0.24 | -0.27 | -0.03 | 1.02 | 0.20 | -0.78 | -0.34 | -0.05 | 0.24 | -0.38 | -0.23 | 0.49 | 0.10 | -0.24 | -0.05 | 0.39 | -0.15 | 0.11 | 0.64 | -0.10 | 0.24 | 0.72 | -0.06 | 0.29 | -1.87 | -6.20 | 0.13 | 0.67 | -0.05 | 0.35 | 0.75 |
| R&D Expense | 18.86M | - | 18.06M | 65.90M | 65.13M | - | 60.55M | 61.05M | 58.08M | - | 58.97M | 58.51M | 44.29M | - | 55.46M | 55.96M | 49.92M | - | 43.73M | 50.06M | 48.61M | - | 45.38M | 46.45M | 43.77M | 42.82M | 44.48M | 41.64M | 43.46M | 43.92M | 42.56M | 45.52M | 35.11M | 37.02M | 42.47M | 35.91M | 37.75M | 39.79M | 40.27M | 39.63M |
Profit & Loss (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Mar 2010 | Mar 2011 | Mar 2012 | Mar 2013 | Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 260.34M | 290.54M | 308.68M | 350.55M | 396.65M | 453.67M | 955.42M | 1.16B | 986.79M | 909.92M | 891.82M | 831.28M | 855.58M | 914.53M | 829.46M | 822.68M | 859.48M |
| Cost of Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 223.10M | 187.41M | 178.74M | 176.99M |
| Gross Profit | 204.28M | 229.18M | 243.01M | 276.54M | 312.13M | 359.11M | 626.97M | 815.97M | 714.88M | 655.79M | 649.63M | 609.18M | 641.39M | 691.43M | 642.04M | 643.94M | 682.49M |
| Operating Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 611.99M | 578.41M | 564.08M | 571.79M |
| Operating Income | 45.90M | 58.06M | 53.68M | 64.53M | 78.01M | 96.77M | -25.55M | 62.06M | -4.06M | -71.58M | 17.64M | 37.13M | 48.63M | 79.45M | 63.63M | 79.86M | 110.71M |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 164.58M | -60.87M | -294.85M | 176.75M |
| Interest Expense | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10.25M | 8.65M | 7.16M | 1.71M |
| Pretax Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 68.42M | -144.51M | -365.79M | 118.51M |
| Tax Provision | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8.77M | 3.22M | 1.13M | 22.98M |
| Net Income | 27.92M | 37.27M | 32.43M | 40.61M | 49.11M | 61.19M | -28.37M | 33.29M | 79.81M | -73.32M | -2.75M | 19.35M | 35.87M | 59.65M | -147.73M | -366.92M | 95.53M |
| Diluted EPS | 0.67 | 0.87 | 0.76 | 0.96 | 1.17 | 1.47 | -0.35 | 0.36 | 0.90 | -0.93 | -0.04 | 0.26 | 0.48 | 0.82 | -2.07 | -5.12 | 1.30 |
| R&D Expense | 36.65M | 40.63M | 49.48M | 61.55M | 70.45M | 75.24M | 208.63M | 232.70M | 215.08M | 203.59M | 188.29M | 179.16M | 171.13M | 176.17M | 161.21M | 152.86M | 159.46M |
Balance Sheet (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Mar 2009 | Mar 2010 | Mar 2011 | Mar 2012 | Mar 2013 | Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | - | - | 527.57M | 567.76M | 552.18M | 607.76M | 669.05M | 3.59B | 3.60B | 3.37B | 3.27B | 3.12B | 3.09B | 3.19B | 2.82B | 2.60B | 2.19B | 2.35B |
| Total Equity | 225.73M | 266.84M | 319.56M | 342.37M | 371.90M | 409.16M | 435.75M | 2.44B | 2.44B | 2.07B | 2.07B | 1.94B | 2.01B | 2.06B | 2.03B | 1.89B | 1.56B | 1.65B |
| Cash & Equivalents | 82.22M | 63.32M | 67.17M | 117.25M | 99.93M | 102.08M | 104.89M | 210.71M | 304.88M | 369.82M | 409.63M | 338.49M | 467.18M | 636.16M | 386.79M | 389.67M | 457.42M | 586.50M |
| Long Term Debt | - | - | 53.11M | 62.00M | 0 | - | 0 | 300.00M | 300.00M | 600.00M | 550.00M | 450.00M | 350.00M | 350.00M | 100.00M | 100.00M | 0 | - |
| Total Liabilities | - | - | 208.01M | 225.39M | 180.27M | 198.60M | 233.30M | 1.15B | 1.17B | 1.30B | 1.20B | 1.18B | 1.08B | 1.13B | 790.91M | 703.24M | 626.18M | 705.26M |
| Current Liabilities | - | - | 136.59M | 134.09M | 145.17M | 162.96M | 187.63M | 457.06M | 460.19M | 413.30M | 379.94M | 399.00M | 411.27M | 476.16M | 453.61M | 395.08M | 407.93M | 470.15M |
Cash Flows (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Mar 2010 | Mar 2011 | Mar 2012 | Mar 2013 | Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 45.65M | 67.19M | 68.31M | - | - | - | 97.21M | 226.76M | 222.45M | 149.84M | 225.02M | 213.92M | 296.01M | 156.65M | 58.81M | 217.67M | 294.54M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -59.51M | -59.96M | 9.21M | - | - | - | 25.09M | -41.62M | 57.13M | -26.25M | -4.31M | 24.70M | -68.35M | 15.30M | 13.36M | -7.00M | -92.83M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -5.05M | -3.38M | -27.42M | - | - | - | -17.23M | -89.55M | -220.96M | -79.28M | -286.87M | -118.31M | -54.16M | -419.43M | -69.35M | -142.01M | -76.69M |
| Capital Expenditure | -5.24M | -7.49M | -11.09M | -11.67M | -13.07M | -12.81M | -24.78M | -29.70M | -15.91M | -23.39M | -19.92M | -11.99M | -10.35M | -10.48M | -6.36M | -5.41M | -9.11M |
| Free Cash Flow | 40.41M | 59.70M | 57.22M | - | - | - | 72.43M | 197.07M | 206.54M | 126.45M | 205.10M | 201.94M | 285.66M | 146.17M | 52.45M | 212.26M | 285.43M |
| Share Buybacks | 0 | 0 | 20.59M | 27.45M | 34.32M | 51.71M | 302.78M | 80.00M | 501.32M | 14.47M | 175.00M | 3.27M | 35.65M | 150.04M | 50.00M | 25.26M | 60.80M |
Ratios (Annual)
Figures in %.
| Metric | Mar 2010 | Mar 2011 | Mar 2012 | Mar 2013 | Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin % | 78.5% | 78.9% | 78.7% | 78.9% | 78.7% | 79.2% | 65.6% | 70.2% | 72.4% | 72.1% | 72.8% | 73.3% | 75.0% | 75.6% | 77.4% | 78.3% | 79.4% |
| Operating Margin % | 17.6% | 20.0% | 17.4% | 18.4% | 19.7% | 21.3% | -2.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% | -7.9% | 2.0% | 4.5% | 5.7% | 8.7% | 7.7% | 9.7% | 12.9% |
| Net Margin % | 10.7% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 11.6% | 12.4% | 13.5% | -3.0% | 2.9% | 8.1% | -8.1% | -0.3% | 2.3% | 4.2% | 6.5% | -17.8% | -44.6% | 11.1% |
| ROE % | 10.5% | 11.7% | 9.5% | 10.9% | 12.0% | 14.0% | -1.2% | 1.4% | 3.9% | -3.6% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -7.8% | -23.5% | 5.8% |
| ROCE % | - | 14.9% | 12.4% | 15.9% | 17.5% | 20.1% | -0.8% | 2.0% | -0.1% | -2.5% | 0.6% | 1.4% | 1.8% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 4.5% | 5.9% |
Shareholding Pattern
Top Institutional Holders
| # | Holder | % Held | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blackrock Inc. | 15.93% | 11.39M | $482.78M |
| 2 | Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 7.73% | 5.53M | $234.37M |
| 3 | Dimensional Fund Advisors LP | 5.96% | 4.26M | $180.54M |
| 4 | Legal & General Group PLC | 5.08% | 3.64M | $154.09M |
| 5 | State Street Corporation | 4.58% | 3.28M | $138.93M |
| 6 | Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 4.26% | 3.05M | $129.10M |
| 7 | LSV Asset Management | 3.84% | 2.75M | $116.38M |
| 8 | Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. | 2.81% | 2.01M | $85.27M |
| 9 | Geode Capital Management, LLC | 2.57% | 1.83M | $77.76M |
| 10 | First Trust Advisors LP | 2.44% | 1.74M | $73.95M |
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NTCT — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current share price of NetScout Systems, Inc. (NTCT)?
As of 2026-07-14 21:23 PDT, NetScout Systems, Inc. (NTCT) trades at $43.21 on NasdaqGS. Its 52-week range is $20.77 to $44.84.
What is the market capitalisation of NTCT?
NetScout Systems, Inc. (NTCT) has a market capitalisation of $3.09B on NasdaqGS.
What is the P/E ratio of NTCT?
NTCT trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 33.24. The industry average P/E is 36.02. Its price-to-book (P/B) ratio is 1.79.
What is the return on equity (ROE) of NTCT?
NTCT has a return on equity (ROE) of 5.95%. Its return on capital employed (ROCE) is 5.88%.
Is NTCT a good stock to buy?
This page provides a data-driven analysis of NetScout Systems, Inc. (NTCT), including valuation ratios, profitability, growth trends, auto-generated pros and cons, peer comparison and AI exposure. Review these fundamentals alongside your own research and risk tolerance. This is informational content, not investment advice.