# Netscout Systems Inc: overview

NTCT · Nasdaq · CIK 1078075 · [Technology](/sectors/technology.md) · fiscal year ends Mar 31

Pages: [Overview](/companies/ntct.md) · [Financials](/companies/ntct/financials.md) · [Filings](/companies/ntct/filings.md) · [Insiders](/companies/ntct/insiders.md)

Latest reported revenue: [$210.4m](/filings/0001078075-26-000108.md) for Q1 FY2027, three months to 2026-06-30, from the 10-Q filed Aug 6, 2026 (XBRL us-gaap:RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax, accession 0001078075-26-000108).

## Last eight quarters

| Line item | Unit | Q2 FY2025 (2024-09-30) | Q3 FY2025 (2024-12-31) | Q4 FY2025 (2025-03-31) | Q1 FY2026 (2025-06-30) | Q2 FY2026 (2025-09-30) | Q3 FY2026 (2025-12-31) | Q4 FY2026 (2026-03-31) | Q1 FY2027 (2026-06-30) |
| --- | --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| Revenue | $m | [191](/filings/0001078075-25-000012.md) | [252](/filings/0001078075-26-000012.md) | [205 d](/filings/0001078075-26-000050.md) | [187](/filings/0001078075-26-000108.md) | [219](/filings/0001078075-25-000012.md) | [251](/filings/0001078075-26-000012.md) | [203 d](/filings/0001078075-26-000050.md) | [210](/filings/0001078075-26-000108.md) |
| Gross margin | % | [78.0%](/filings/0001078075-25-000012.md) | [81.5%](/filings/0001078075-26-000012.md) | [77.7% d](/filings/0001078075-26-000050.md) | [76.7%](/filings/0001078075-26-000108.md) | [80.1%](/filings/0001078075-25-000012.md) | [81.6%](/filings/0001078075-26-000012.md) | [78.4% d](/filings/0001078075-26-000050.md) | [78.9%](/filings/0001078075-26-000108.md) |
| Operating margin | % | [7.4%](/filings/0001078075-25-000012.md) | [24.5%](/filings/0001078075-26-000012.md) | [9.7% d](/filings/0001078075-26-000050.md) | [(3.5%)](/filings/0001078075-26-000108.md) | [14.8%](/filings/0001078075-25-000012.md) | [25.7%](/filings/0001078075-26-000012.md) | [9.6% d](/filings/0001078075-26-000050.md) | [6.9%](/filings/0001078075-26-000108.md) |
| Net margin | % | [4.7%](/filings/0001078075-25-000012.md) | [19.4%](/filings/0001078075-26-000012.md) | [9.1% d](/filings/0001078075-26-000050.md) | [(2.0%)](/filings/0001078075-26-000108.md) | [11.8%](/filings/0001078075-25-000012.md) | [22.0%](/filings/0001078075-26-000012.md) | [9.0% d](/filings/0001078075-26-000050.md) | [10.4%](/filings/0001078075-26-000108.md) |
| Diluted EPS | $ per share | [0.13](/filings/0001078075-25-000012.md) | [0.67](/filings/0001078075-26-000012.md) | not reported | [(0.05)](/filings/0001078075-26-000108.md) | [0.35](/filings/0001078075-25-000012.md) | [0.75](/filings/0001078075-26-000012.md) | not reported | [0.29](/filings/0001078075-26-000108.md) |
| Free cash flow | $m | [(4.6) d](/filings/0001078075-25-000012.md) | [39.6 d](/filings/0001078075-26-000012.md) | [140 d](/filings/0001078075-26-000050.md) | [71.7](/filings/0001078075-26-000108.md) | [4.4 d](/filings/0001078075-25-000012.md) | [59.3 d](/filings/0001078075-26-000012.md) | [150 d](/filings/0001078075-26-000050.md) | [47.3](/filings/0001078075-26-000108.md) |

- Revenue. XBRL Revenue: us-gaap:RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax. Derived values: 12-month figure less the 9-month figure.
- Gross margin (gross profit / revenue). XBRL Gross profit: us-gaap:GrossProfit; Revenue: us-gaap:RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax. Derived values: 12-month figure less the 9-month figure.
- Operating margin (operating income / revenue). XBRL Operating income: us-gaap:OperatingIncomeLoss; Revenue: us-gaap:RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax. Derived values: 12-month figure less the 9-month figure.
- Net margin (net income / revenue). XBRL Net income: us-gaap:NetIncomeLoss; Revenue: us-gaap:RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax. Derived values: 12-month figure less the 9-month figure.
- Diluted EPS. XBRL Diluted EPS: us-gaap:EarningsPerShareDiluted.
- Free cash flow (operating cash flow − capital expenditure). XBRL Operating cash flow: us-gaap:NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities; Capital expenditure: us-gaap:PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment. Derived values: 6-month figure less the 3-month figure; 9-month figure less the 6-month figure; 12-month figure less the 9-month figure.

## Last five fiscal years

| Line item | Unit | FY2022 (2022-03-31) | FY2023 (2023-03-31) | FY2024 (2024-03-31) | FY2025 (2025-03-31) | FY2026 (2026-03-31) |
| --- | --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| Revenue | $m | [856](/filings/0001628280-24-023777.md) | [915](/filings/0001628280-25-025982.md) | [829](/filings/0001078075-26-000050.md) | [823](/filings/0001078075-26-000050.md) | [859](/filings/0001078075-26-000050.md) |
| Gross margin | % | [75.0%](/filings/0001628280-24-023777.md) | [75.6%](/filings/0001628280-25-025982.md) | [77.4%](/filings/0001078075-26-000050.md) | [78.3%](/filings/0001078075-26-000050.md) | [79.4%](/filings/0001078075-26-000050.md) |
| Operating margin | % | [5.7%](/filings/0001628280-24-023777.md) | [8.5%](/filings/0001628280-25-025982.md) | [(18.1%)](/filings/0001078075-26-000050.md) | [(44.7%)](/filings/0001078075-26-000050.md) | [12.8%](/filings/0001078075-26-000050.md) |
| Net margin | % | [4.2%](/filings/0001628280-24-023777.md) | [6.5%](/filings/0001628280-25-025982.md) | [(17.8%)](/filings/0001078075-26-000050.md) | [(44.6%)](/filings/0001078075-26-000050.md) | [11.1%](/filings/0001078075-26-000050.md) |
| Diluted EPS | $ per share | [0.48](/filings/0001628280-24-023777.md) | [0.82](/filings/0001628280-25-025982.md) | [(2.07)](/filings/0001078075-26-000050.md) | [(5.12)](/filings/0001078075-26-000050.md) | [1.30](/filings/0001078075-26-000050.md) |
| Free cash flow | $m | [286](/filings/0001628280-24-023777.md) | [146](/filings/0001628280-25-025982.md) | [52.4](/filings/0001078075-26-000050.md) | [212](/filings/0001078075-26-000050.md) | [285](/filings/0001078075-26-000050.md) |

- Revenue. XBRL Revenue: us-gaap:RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax.
- Gross margin (gross profit / revenue). XBRL Gross profit: us-gaap:GrossProfit; Revenue: us-gaap:RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax.
- Operating margin (operating income / revenue). XBRL Operating income: us-gaap:OperatingIncomeLoss; Revenue: us-gaap:RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax.
- Net margin (net income / revenue). XBRL Net income: us-gaap:NetIncomeLoss; Revenue: us-gaap:RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax.
- Diluted EPS. XBRL Diluted EPS: us-gaap:EarningsPerShareDiluted.
- Free cash flow (operating cash flow − capital expenditure). XBRL Operating cash flow: us-gaap:NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities; Capital expenditure: us-gaap:PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment.

Each value links to the filing it came from. d marks a derived value. A ratio is not reported when any input is missing.

## Insider purchases and sales

The last 20 open-market transactions on Form 4 (codes P and S). Reported price is as stated on the form, not a market price. [All insider transactions](/companies/ntct/insiders.md)

None in coverage.

## Funds that report holding it

From each manager’s latest Form 13F, largest reported value first. Reported value is as filed: filing data, not a price. [All funds](/funds.md)

| Fund | Quarter ended | Reported value | Shares | Put or call | Change on the quarter before |
| --- | --- | ---: | ---: | --- | --- |
| [BlackRock, Inc.](/funds/2012383.md) | 2026-06-30 | $498.0m | 11,435,751 |  | Added +46,764 |
| [VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC](/funds/2100121.md) | 2026-06-30 | $243.5m | 5,590,843 |  | Added +61,999 |
| [DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP](/funds/354204.md) | 2026-06-30 | $188.5m | 4,327,997 |  | Added +69,023 |
| [Legal & General Group Plc](/funds/764068.md) | 2026-06-30 | $166.0m | 3,811,022 |  | Added +175,911 |
| [STATE STREET CORP](/funds/93751.md) | 2026-06-30 | $155.9m | 3,579,289 |  | Added +301,856 |
| [VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC](/funds/2100119.md) | 2026-06-30 | $133.1m | 3,055,146 |  | Added +9,696 |
| [GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC](/funds/1214717.md) | 2026-06-30 | $93.8m | 2,153,392 |  | Added +318,929 |
| [Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V.](/funds/1418773.md) | 2026-06-30 | $89.5m | 2,056,142 |  | Added +44,614 |
| [FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP](/funds/1125816.md) | 2026-06-30 | $85.5m | 1,962,833 |  | Added +218,298 |
| [WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP](/funds/902219.md) | 2026-06-30 | $54.8m | 1,258,576 |  | Added +181,380 |

## Recent filings

[All 1,263 filings](/companies/ntct/filings.md)

| Filed | Accepted | Form | What it is | Accession |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-10-26 | 16:15 ET | [8-K](/filings/0001193125-26-431953.md) | 5.02 Departure or appointment of officers or directors | 0001193125-26-431953 |
| 2026-09-11 | 16:09 ET | [8-K](/filings/0001193125-26-389272.md) | 5.02 Departure or appointment of officers or directors; 5.07 Shareholder vote results | 0001193125-26-389272 |
| 2026-08-06 | 16:12 ET | [10-Q](/filings/0001078075-26-000108.md) | Quarterly report, period 2026-06-30 | 0001078075-26-000108 |
| 2026-08-06 | 08:15 ET | [8-K](/filings/0001078075-26-000105.md) | 2.02 Results of operations; 9.01 Financial statements and exhibits | 0001078075-26-000105 |
| 2026-07-24 | 16:11 ET | [DEF 14A](/filings/0001193125-26-316095.md) | Proxy statement, period 2026-09-09 | 0001193125-26-316095 |
| 2026-06-03 | 16:06 ET | [8-K](/filings/0001193125-26-255421.md) | 4.01 Change of auditor; 9.01 Financial statements and exhibits | 0001193125-26-255421 |
| 2026-05-14 | 16:14 ET | [10-K](/filings/0001078075-26-000050.md) | Annual report, period 2026-03-31 | 0001078075-26-000050 |
| 2026-05-07 | 07:45 ET | [8-K](/filings/0001078075-26-000027.md) | 2.02 Results of operations; 9.01 Financial statements and exhibits | 0001078075-26-000027 |
| 2026-02-05 | 16:19 ET | [10-Q](/filings/0001078075-26-000012.md) | Quarterly report, period 2025-12-31 | 0001078075-26-000012 |
| 2026-02-05 | 07:31 ET | [8-K](/filings/0001078075-26-000009.md) | 2.02 Results of operations; 9.01 Financial statements and exhibits | 0001078075-26-000009 |

## Latest annual report

[Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended Mar 31, 2026](/filings/0001078075-26-000050.md), filed May 14, 2026.

## Forecast league

Q2 FY2027, the quarter ended 2026-09-30, is open for forecasts until the first results filing for it is accepted by EDGAR. Results are due by \[object Promise\]. [Forecast this quarter](/leagues/2026q3/targets/9d124ed5-ba97-4f1f-8f2d-7ee6d49a1573)

## About the filer

- CIK: 1078075
- Tickers: NTCT
- Exchange: Nasdaq
- SIC code: 7373 Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design
- State of incorporation: DE
- Filer category: Large accelerated filer

Source: SEC EDGAR, XBRL company facts, the filing index and Forms 4. Last ingested by Listed: Oct 30, 2026, 12:42 ET. No prices; not investment advice.