NTCT
NETSCOUT SYSTEMS INC
$40.59
-3.82%
$2.9B
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Market Cap$2.9B
Cap SizeMid Cap
Analyst ConsensusStrong Buy (78%)
Inst. Holders8 funds
Inst. Value$322.4M
Inst. Activity2 buys / 1 sells
Insider Activity0B / 7S
Insider Net $-$785.8K
SEC Reports4
Exchange Nasdaq·Sector Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design·Inc. DE·CIK 0001078075·Prev Close $42.20
Recent Activity
Jun 3, 2026
SEC
NetScout Systems dismissed PwC as its independent auditor and appointed KPMG for FY2027. The filing states no disagreeme
8-K — Impact 4/10
Jun 1, 2026
SEC
Director Anil Singhal filed a Form 144 notice of intent to sell 40,655 shares of NETSCOUT SYSTEMS INC (NTCT) with an est
144 — Impact 3/10
May 29, 2026
SEC
Director Anil K. Singhal filed a Form 144 notice of intent to sell 9,345 shares of NetScout Systems common stock, with a
144 — Impact 2/10
May 28, 2026
Insider
DOWNING JOHN sold 21,600 shares
EVP, World-Wide Sales @ $0.00 ($0.00)
May 28, 2026
Insider
DOWNING JOHN sold 14,400 shares
EVP, World-Wide Sales @ $0.00 ($0.00)
May 28, 2026
Insider
Munshi Sanjay sold 15,000 shares
Chief Operating Officer @ $0.00 ($0.00)
Inst.
FMR LLC — ADD
337,913 shares ($9.1M)
Inst.
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN — ADD
109,104 shares ($3.0M)
Price Targets
$41.71
+2.8% upside
Hold
Current $40.59
Low $37.13
Median $38.00
High $50.00
3 analysts
$37.13
$50.00
Analyst Ratings
2Strong Buy
5Buy
2Hold
0Sell
0Strong Sell
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | RBC Capital | MAINTAIN | Sector Perform → Sector Perform |
| Jan 5, 2026 | RBC Capital | MAINTAIN | Sector Perform → Sector Perform |
Earnings Estimates
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $0.39 ▲ +8.3% | $0.37 — $0.41 | 15% YoY | 2 |
| Next Q | $0.71 ▲ +24.6% | $0.67 — $0.75 | 15% YoY | 2 |
| Current FY | $2.74 ▲ +8.7% | $2.73 — $2.75 | 10% YoY | 2 |
| Next FY | $2.79 ▲ +7.4% | $2.67 — $2.88 | 2% YoY | 3 |
Latest Reports
Top Institutional Holders
| Fund | Value | Move |
|---|---|---|
| VANGUARD GROUP INC | $245.1M | — |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | $29.2M | NEW |
| MORGAN STANLEY | $24.7M | TRIM |
| FMR LLC | $9.1M | ADD |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | $5.6M | TRIM |
Recent Insider Trades
| Date | Insider | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | DOWNING JOHN | A | $0.00 |
| May 28, 2026 | DOWNING JOHN | A | $0.00 |
| May 28, 2026 | Munshi Sanjay | A | $0.00 |
| May 28, 2026 | Munshi Sanjay | A | $0.00 |
| May 28, 2026 | Piazza Anthony | A | $0.00 |
8 institutional holders with $322.4M total value (11,914,969 shares) as of 2025-Q4. Top holders: VANGUARD, CHARLES, MORGAN. Net buying activity: 2 institutions added/increased vs 1 reduced.
Top Institutional Holders — 2025-Q4
| # | Fund | Shares | Value | % of Tracked | Last Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD GROUP INC | 9,057,337 | $245.1M | 76.0% | — |
| 2 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 1,078,798 | $29.2M | 9.1% | NEW |
| 3 | MORGAN STANLEY | 913,334 | $24.7M | 7.7% | TRIM -32.1% |
| 4 | FMR LLC | 337,913 | $9.1M | 2.8% | ADD +26.1% |
| 5 | TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | 205,409 | $5.6M | 1.7% | TRIM -35.6% |
| 6 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 194,974 | $5.3M | 1.6% | TRIM -43.2% |
| 7 | WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | 109,104 | $3.0M | 0.9% | ADD +43.7% |
| 8 | RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 18,100 | $489.8K | 0.2% | TRIM -74.7% |
Recent Position Changes
| Fund | Action | Prev Shares | Curr Shares | Change % | Value | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMR LLC | ADD | 268,038 | 337,913 | +26.1% | $9.1M | 2025-Q4 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | ADD | 75,921 | 109,104 | +43.7% | $3.0M | 2025-Q4 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | TRIM | 71,600 | 18,100 | -74.7% | $489.8K | 2025-Q4 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | TRIM | 328,419 | 186,472 | -43.2% | $4.8M | 2025-Q3 |
| UBS Group AG | ADD | 127,904 | 167,870 | +31.2% | $4.3M | 2025-Q3 |
| NORGES BANK | EXIT | 63,790 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q3 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | ADD | 239,341 | 328,419 | +37.2% | $8.1M | 2025-Q2 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | TRIM | 410,352 | 264,442 | -35.6% | $6.6M | 2025-Q2 |
| UBS Group AG | TRIM | 220,286 | 127,904 | -41.9% | $3.2M | 2025-Q2 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | NEW | — | 84,700 | — | $2.1M | 2025-Q2 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | ADD | 44,767 | 67,084 | +49.9% | $1.7M | 2025-Q2 |
| NORGES BANK | NEW | — | 63,790 | — | $1.6M | 2025-Q2 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | DOUBLED | 129,296 | 325,335 | +151.6% | $6.8M | 2025-Q1 |
| FMR LLC | DOUBLED | 108,335 | 226,240 | +108.8% | $4.8M | 2025-Q1 |
| NORGES BANK | EXIT | 206,828 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q1 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | TRIM | 2,012,894 | 1,365,798 | -32.1% | $29.6M | 2024-Q4 |
| UBS Group AG | DOUBLED | 128,140 | 278,924 | +117.7% | $6.0M | 2024-Q4 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | ADD | 35,087 | 43,913 | +25.2% | $951.1K | 2024-Q4 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | ADD | 1,539,598 | 2,012,894 | +30.7% | $43.8M | 2024-Q3 |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | NEW | — | 1,165,443 | — | $25.3M | 2024-Q3 |
6 unique insiders with 7 transactions. Net insider value: -$785.8K ($0.00 bought, $785.8K sold).
Insider Transactions
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | DOWNING JOHN | EVP, World-Wide Sales | A | 21,600 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 28, 2026 | DOWNING JOHN | EVP, World-Wide Sales | A | 14,400 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 28, 2026 | Munshi Sanjay | Chief Operating Officer | A | 15,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 28, 2026 | Munshi Sanjay | Chief Operating Officer | A | 10,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 28, 2026 | Piazza Anthony John | EVP & Chief Financial Officer | A | 18,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 28, 2026 | Piazza Anthony John | EVP & Chief Financial Officer | A | 12,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 28, 2026 | SINGHAL ANIL K | President & CEO | A | 43,200 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 28, 2026 | SINGHAL ANIL K | President & CEO | A | 28,800 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | Munshi Sanjay | Chief Operating Officer | SELL | 1,985 | $38.40 | $76.2K |
| May 15, 2026 | SZABADOS MICHAEL | Director | SELL | 4,000 | $38.40 | $153.6K |
| May 12, 2026 | Grasso Alfred | Director | SELL | 5,000 | $40.67 | $203.3K |
| May 6, 2026 | SINGHAL ANIL K | President & CEO | M | 10,800 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 6, 2026 | SINGHAL ANIL K | President & CEO | F | 3,181 | $35.77 | $113.8K |
| May 6, 2026 | SINGHAL ANIL K | President & CEO | M | 10,800 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 6, 2026 | Piazza Anthony John | EVP & Chief Financial Officer | M | 4,500 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 6, 2026 | Piazza Anthony John | EVP & Chief Financial Officer | F | 1,423 | $35.77 | $50.9K |
| May 6, 2026 | Piazza Anthony John | EVP & Chief Financial Officer | M | 4,500 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 6, 2026 | Munshi Sanjay | Chief Operating Officer | F | 1,014 | $35.77 | $36.3K |
| May 6, 2026 | Munshi Sanjay | Chief Operating Officer | M | 3,750 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 6, 2026 | DOWNING JOHN | EVP, World-Wide Sales | F | 1,588 | $35.77 | $56.8K |
| May 6, 2026 | DOWNING JOHN | EVP, World-Wide Sales | M | 5,400 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 6, 2026 | Munshi Sanjay | Chief Operating Officer | M | 3,750 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 6, 2026 | DOWNING JOHN | EVP, World-Wide Sales | M | 5,400 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | DOWNING JOHN | EVP, World-Wide Sales | SELL | 3,000 | $30.00 | $90.0K |
| Feb 18, 2026 | SZABADOS MICHAEL | Director | SELL | 4,000 | $29.18 | $116.7K |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Munshi Sanjay | Chief Operating Officer | SELL | 2,000 | $29.18 | $58.4K |
| Feb 18, 2026 | DOWNING JOHN | EVP, World-Wide Sales | SELL | 3,000 | $29.18 | $87.5K |
4 SEC filing reports analyzed. Sentiment: 1 bullish, 0 bearish, 0 mixed, 3 neutral. Avg impact: 4.0/10.
NEUTRAL
8-K
4/10
NetScout Systems dismissed PwC as its independent auditor and appointed KPMG for FY2027. The filing
Jun 3, 2026
NEUTRAL
144
3/10
Director Anil Singhal filed a Form 144 notice of intent to sell 40,655 shares of NETSCOUT SYSTEMS IN
Jun 1, 2026
NEUTRAL
144
2/10
Director Anil K. Singhal filed a Form 144 notice of intent to sell 9,345 shares of NetScout Systems
May 29, 2026
BULLISH
8-K
7/10
NETSCOUT reported Q4 FY26 revenue of $203.0M (-1% YoY) and non-GAAP EPS of $0.52, beating the $0.31
May 7, 2026
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Current analyst consensus: Buy (78% buy). Based on 9 analysts: 2 strong buy, 5 buy, 2 hold, 0 sell, 0 strong sell.
Analyst Price Targets
$41.71 mean target
+2.8% upside
Hold (3.00)
$37.13 Low
$50.00 High
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | $40.59 |
| Target Low | $37.13 |
| Target Mean | $41.71 |
| Target Median | $38.00 |
| Target High | $50.00 |
| # Analysts | 3 |
| Recommendation | Hold (3.00) |
Earnings Estimates & Revisions
| Period | EPS Avg | EPS Low | EPS High | EPS Growth | 30d Rev. | Up/Down | Rev. Avg | Rev. Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q 2026-06-30 |
$0.39 | $0.37 | $0.41 | 14.7% | +8.3% | 1↑ 0↓ | $0.2B | 5.0% | 2 |
| Next Q 2026-09-30 |
$0.71 | $0.67 | $0.75 | 14.5% | +24.6% | 1↑ 0↓ | $0.2B | -0.3% | 2 |
| Current FY 2027-03-31 |
$2.74 | $2.73 | $2.75 | 10.5% | +8.7% | 1↑ 0↓ | $0.9B | 5.1% | 2 |
| Next FY 2028-03-31 |
$2.79 | $2.67 | $2.88 | 1.9% | +7.4% | 2↑ 0↓ | $0.9B | 2.0% | 3 |
Current Quarter EPS Revision History
| Timepoint | EPS Estimate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $0.390 | |
| 7d ago | $0.360 | +0.030 |
| 30d ago | $0.360 | +0.030 |
| 60d ago | $0.360 | +0.030 |
| 90d ago | $0.360 | +0.030 |
1 analyst firms have rated this stock: 0 upgrades, 0 downgrades, 0 initiations.
Individual Analyst Actions
| Date | Analyst Firm | Action | Previous Rating | New Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | RBC Capital | MAINTAIN | Sector Perform | Sector Perform |
| Jan 5, 2026 | RBC Capital | MAINTAIN | Sector Perform | Sector Perform |
Monthly Consensus History
| Period | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 78% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 67% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 60% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 60% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 60% | |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 60% |
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May 7, 2026
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NTCT Q4 2026 Earnings Before Market Open — 2026-05-07