NETSCOUT SYSTEMS INC (NTCT)
Information Technology · Network observability and cybersecurity · NASDAQ
NetScout delivers deep-packet-inspection-powered network observability, service assurance, and DDoS protection solutions to enterprises and service providers, enabling AI-driven security and performance optimization.
What NETSCOUT SYSTEMS INC does
NetScout is an industry leader in enterprise network observability, carrier service assurance, cybersecurity, and DDoS protection solutions. The company leverages its proprietary deep packet inspection (DPI) technology at scale to provide "Smart Data"—high-fidelity, decision-grade data derived from real-time network activity across legacy, hybrid, and cloud-native environments. This data enables customers to optimize network performance, ensure application delivery, detect security threats, and reduce mean time to resolution. NetScout serves Fortune 500 companies, service providers, and government agencies seeking unified visibility across performance, availability, and security.
Themes: ["Network observability and visibility","DDoS protection and mitigation","Cybersecurity and threat detection","Service assurance (telecom/carrier)","Cloud and hybrid network monitoring","AI and ML-driven analytics","5G infrastructure intelligence","Enterprise security operations"]
Fundamentals
- Price$44.84 as of 2026-07-09 close
- Market cap$3.2B as of 2026-07-10
- 1-year return+88.2% as of 2026-07-09 close
- P/E33.27 as of 2026-07-10
- Net margin+11.1% as of 2026-07-10
- Gross margin+79.4% as of 2026-07-10
- ROE+6.0% as of 2026-07-10
- Debt / equity0.00 as of 2026-07-10
- Revenue growth (YoY)+4.5% as of 2026-07-10
- Revenue CAGR (3y)-2.0% SEC XBRL
- Beta0.69 as of 2026-07-10
Key risks (from latest filing)
["Intense competition in network visibility, cybersecurity, and DDoS protection markets, with rapidly evolving technology and pricing pressure from larger established vendors.","Heavy reliance on successful product innovation and AI/ML integration to maintain competitive advantage amid rapid cloud migration and evolving threat landscapes.","Customer concentration risk; loss of major enterprise or service provider accounts could materially impact revenue given the large customer base dependency."]
Competitors & peers
- Cisco Systems (CSCO)
- Splunk / Cisco Splunk (acquired, visibility/analytics)
- Cloudflare (NET)
- Arista Networks (ANET)
- Fortinet (FTNT)
- Palo Alto Networks (PANW)
- ServiceNow (NOW)
Fundamentals: Finnhub, as of 2026-07-10. Filings: SEC EDGAR. Prices are delayed daily-close data.
Last updated 2026-07-09.
Informational only — NOT financial advice. All figures are delayed daily-close data from SEC EDGAR & Finnhub, shown with their as-of date.