NetScout Systems, Inc. (NTCT) Stock Forecast
NTCT analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.33 / 5 from 3 analysts
- Price target
- $43.38 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +13.9% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 5, 2026 EPS estimate $0.53
- 52-week range
- $25.47 – $44.84
NTCT analyst ratings
3 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
NTCT price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
NTCT earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.67 | $0.66 | $0.67 | $0.62 | +7.3% | 2 |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $0.96 | $0.91 | $1.02 | $1.00 | −3.5% | 2 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $2.74 | $2.73 | $2.75 | $2.48 | +10.5% | 2 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $2.80 | $2.67 | $2.88 | $2.74 | +2.1% | 3 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
NTCT revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $218.8M | $218.0M | $219.5M | −0.1% | 2 |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $259.1M | $256.0M | $262.2M | +3.4% | 2 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $904.4M | $900.4M | $908.3M | +5.2% | 2 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $925.3M | $907.7M | $945.3M | +2.3% | 3 |
NTCT EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
NTCT revenue: reported and forecast
NTCT EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.71 | $0.67 | $0.67 | $0.67 | $0.67 | −6.3% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $1.01 | $0.96 | $0.96 | $0.96 | $0.96 | −4.5% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $2.74 | $2.74 | $2.74 | $2.74 | $2.74 | 0.0% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $2.79 | $2.80 | $2.80 | $2.80 | $2.80 | +0.1% | 1 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
NTCT earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; NTCT beat in 11 of 12.
What analysts expect from NTCT
3 analysts cover NetScout Systems; their consensus rating is buy (4.33 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $43.38, 13.9% above the latest close of $38.07. Analysts expect earnings of $2.74 per share for FY2027, +10.5% from a year earlier. For FY2028 the average estimate is $2.80 per share on revenue of $925.3 million. NetScout Systems beat the EPS estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.
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NTCT forecast FAQ
What is NetScout Systems's price target?
The average analyst price target for NetScout Systems is $43.38, 13.9% above the latest close of $38.07.
Is NetScout Systems a buy, hold or sell?
Of 3 analysts covering NetScout Systems, 2 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 1 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is NetScout Systems's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $2.74 per share for FY2027 (range $2.73 to $2.75); for FY2028 the estimate is $2.80.
What is NetScout Systems's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2027 is $904.4 million, growth of 5.2%; for FY2028 it is $925.3 million.
When does NetScout Systems report earnings?
NetScout Systems is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 5, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $0.53.
Does NetScout Systems usually beat earnings estimates?
NetScout Systems reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.