NetScout Systems Stock Performance

NTCT Stock  USD 30.74  0.56  1.86%   
NetScout Systems has a performance score of 8 on a scale of 0 to 100. The company owns a Beta (Systematic Risk) of 1.09, which conveys a somewhat significant risk relative to the market. With a beta near 1, NetScout Systems is expected to mirror market movements with minimal deviation in either direction. NetScout Systems right now owns a risk of 1.73%. Please confirm NetScout Systems the relationship between the kurtosis and day typical price.
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On a recent 90-day basis, NetScout Systems sits below 8% of comparable global equities and portfolios in risk-adjusted performance. The business is commonly classified in the Technology sector and the Software—Infrastructure industry. In spite of comparatively unfluctuating fundamental indicators, NetScout Systems may actually be approaching a critical reversion point that can send shares even higher in April 2026. Learn More

Actual Historical Performance (%)

 One Day Return
1.86
 Five Day Return
3.22
 Year To Date Return
14.49
 Ten Year Return
44.66
 All Time Return
123.56
Begin Period Cash Flow389.7 M
Total Cashflows From Investing Activities-7 M

Relative Risk vs. Return Landscape

If you had invested $ 2,786 in NetScout Systems on December 18, 2025 and sold it today you would have earned a total of $ 288.00 from holding NetScout Systems or generated 10.34% return on investment over 90 days. NetScout Systems is currently generating a 0.1789% daily expected return and carries 1.7342% risk (volatility on return distribution) over a 90-day horizon. In different words, 15% of stocks are less volatile than NetScout, and 97% of all traded equity instruments are projected to make higher returns than the company over the 90 days investment horizon.
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This relative risk-return summary reviews how the instrument behaves against its benchmark. It works best as a comparative read on return quality, drawdown exposure, and volatility burden. Given the investment horizon of 90 days NetScout Systems is expected to generate 2.16 times more return on investment than the market. However, the company is 2.16 times more volatile than its market benchmark. It trades about 0.1 of its potential returns per unit of risk. The Dow Jones Industrial is currently generating roughly -0.04 per unit of risk.

Target Price Odds to finish over Current Price

A fundamental principle of stock forecasting is that prices tend to revert toward historical averages. For NetScout Stock, this mean-reverting tendency has been a useful tool for valuation. Still, some stocks exhibit persistent mispricings that are only corrected when buying and selling pressure realign.
Current PriceHorizonTarget PriceOdds moving above the current price in 90 days
30.74 90 days 30.74
about 1.35
According to our probability model, the chance of NetScout Systems moving above the current price in 90 days from now is about 1.35 (This probability chart for NetScout Systems depicts the range of likely prices for NetScout Stock over a 90-day horizon).
Given the investment horizon of 90 days the stock has the beta coefficient of 1.09 . This indicates NetScout Systems market returns are related to returns on the market. As the market goes up or down, NetScout Systems is expected to follow. Additionally, NetScout Systems has an alpha of 0.189, implying that it can generate a 0.189 percent excess return over Dow Jones Industrial after adjusting for the inherent market risk (beta).
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Predictive Modules for NetScout Systems

Predicting the direction of NetScout Systems and the broader stock market involves a range of quantitative and qualitative techniques. Although accurate forecasting remains elusive, the process of modeling future scenarios is a valuable part of investment decision-making. Comparing results from different methods helps investors gauge the confidence level of their predictions.
The concept of mean reversion suggests that NetScout Systems' price will eventually return toward its long-run average. High prices may deter value investors, while unusually low prices often attract buyers who anticipate a recovery.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
28.9930.7432.49
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Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
27.6735.1336.88
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Analyst
Consensus
LowTargetHigh
27.6930.4233.77
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Earnings
Estimates (0)
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0.600.460.60
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Competitive analysis for NetScout Systems compares its financial performance, valuation multiples, and growth trajectory against sector peers. This peer-relative view often uncovers mispricing that single-company analysis would miss.

Primary Risk Indicators

Market volatility over the last 10-20 years has created both risk and opportunity for stock investors. NetScout Systems has seen its share of dramatic price swings during this period. Implementing a hedging strategy and tracking NetScout Systems' volatility and elasticity can help investors in NetScout Systems limit the impact of adverse market moves.
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Alpha over Dow Jones
0.19
β
Beta against Dow Jones1.09
σ
Overall volatility
1.08
Ir
Information ratio 0.11

Investor Alerts and Insights

Real-time alerts for NetScout Systems allow investors to track important stock developments as they happen. Reviewing ongoing notifications for NetScout Systems helps identify opportunities and risks before they are fully priced into the market.
The company reported previous year's revenue of 822.68 M. Net Loss for the year was -366.92 M with profit before overhead, payroll, taxes, and interest of 682.68 M.
Over 96.0% of the company shares are owned by institutional investors
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Price Density Drivers

Market volatility will typically increase when uncertainty rises among traders holding long positions. The future price of NetScout Stock depends not only on investor outlook but also on the dynamics between participants with different trading approaches. Because risk indicators may produce small false signals, reviewing multiple metrics is recommended. NetScout Systems' short-sentiment indicators are summarized below.
Common Stock Shares Outstanding72.6 M
Cash And Short Term Investments491.5 M

NetScout Systems Fundamentals Growth

Investors assess NetScout Stock by examining NetScout Systems' underlying financial health. Revenue trajectory, earnings quality, profit margins, and leverage levels are among the most closely watched fundamentals that shape NetScout Stock market performance.

Performance Metrics & Calculation Methodology

NetScout Systems performance is measured on a risk-adjusted basis against benchmarks. Relative performance helps interpret behavior versus benchmarks or category peers. NetScout Systems shows ROE of 6.07%, ROA of 3.13%.

For NetScout Systems, this section uses periodic company reporting and market reference feeds with Macroaxis normalization rules applied to keep cross-asset comparisons consistent. Sell-side coverage, where present, supplements the data shown. Intraday timing differences may exist. Return and risk statistics are calculated from historical price series.

This content is curated and reviewed by:

Gabriel Shpitalnik - Member of Macroaxis Editorial Board
Last reviewed on February 24th, 2026