NetScout Systems, Inc. (NTCT)

NetScout Systems, Inc. (NTCT) stock has experienced positive momentum in the past six months. As of October 21, 2025, the share price increased by 25.15% over the preceding year. The stock was up over 17% in the 90 days leading up to October 23, 2025, with a total shareholder return of 26% for the past year. Key events impacting the stock include: NetScout reported its first-quarter fiscal year 2026 financial results, with quarterly revenue up 6.9% on a year-over-year basis, and reported $0.34 earnings per share, beating analyst estimates on August 7, 2025. B. Riley initiated coverage on NetScout Systems with a "buy" rating and a $33.00 price objective on August 26, 2025. The company announced it would report its second-quarter fiscal year 2026 financial results on November 6, 2025, on October 16, 2025. NetScout announced the launch of its Omnis KlearSight Sensor for Kubernetes, a new observability solution for complex cloud environments on October 23, 2025.

While explicit statements about demand seasonality are not readily available, a 2023 earnings call transcript mentioned a "seasonal guide" and anticipated a "much, much larger pickup in that March quarter than we've seen historically," suggesting potential seasonality with increased activity in the March quarter.

NetScout Systems, Inc. specializes in service assurance and cybersecurity solutions. It operates in the Technology sector, specifically in the Software - Infrastructure industry. The company protects digital business services from cyberattacks and performance disruptions through its visibility platform and deep packet inspection technology. Its major products include nGeniusONE management software and specialized platforms for analyzing traffic in radio access and Wi-Fi networks, as well as DDoS solutions. A recent addition is the Omnis KlearSight Sensor for Kubernetes, an observability solution for complex Kubernetes deployments.

NetScout Systems, Inc. has a global presence, with solutions provided in the United States, Europe, Asia, and internationally. The United States is the region that generates the maximum revenue for the company.

NetScout Systems, Inc. has maintained a positive brand reputation, marked by recognition for its leadership and innovation. The company was recognized for network observability leadership in the QKS Group's SPARK Matrix for Network Observability in Q3 2025. NetScout received the CRN Tech Innovators award in the Application Performance / Observability category for its nGenius Edge Sensors. The recent launch of the Omnis KlearSight Sensor for Kubernetes is expected to enhance its competitive edge in cloud monitoring.

Major institutional owners of NetScout Systems, Inc. include BlackRock, Inc., Vanguard Group Inc, Legal & General Group Plc, Dimensional Fund Advisors Lp, State Street Corp, Geode Capital Management, Llc, IJR - iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF, IWM - iShares Russell 2000 ETF, and First Trust Advisors Lp. Insider ownership represented 17.39% of the company's total outstanding shares as of September 28, 2025, with key individual insider holders including Anil K Singhal, John Downing, Joseph G Jr Hadzima, John R Egan, Jean A Bua, Robert E Donahue, Christopher Perretta, Vivian M Vitale, Alfred Grasso, Michael Szabados, Anthony John Piazza, Shannon Nash, Marlene Pelage, and Sanjay Munshi.