The earnings call reflected a positive start to fiscal year 2026 for NETSCOUT, with strong growth in revenue and profitability driven primarily by the cybersecurity segment. The company demonstrated effective cost management and showcased innovative product solutions. However, there were some challenges in the service provider vertical, with a decline in revenue, and slower growth in the service assurance revenue.

Company Guidance

During NETSCOUT's First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Financial Results Conference Call, the company provided several key financial metrics and insights into its business strategy. NETSCOUT reported a revenue of approximately $187 million for Q1, marking a 7% year-over-year increase, driven by robust growth in its cybersecurity segment. The company achieved a non-GAAP gross profit margin of 78.7%, with product revenue increasing by 19.3% to $73 million and service revenue rising slightly by 0.3% to $113.8 million. Operating profit margin improved to 14.2% from 8% the previous year, and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share increased by 21% to $0.34. The cybersecurity segment saw an 18% growth, while the service assurance segment grew by 1%. The company reaffirmed its fiscal year 2026 revenue guidance of $825 million to $865 million and non-GAAP EPS outlook of $2.25 to $2.40, with a full-year effective tax rate expected to be around 20%. NETSCOUT also highlighted its strong cash position, ending the quarter with $543.5 million in cash and investments, and free cash flow of $71.7 million.

Strong Revenue Growth

Revenue for Q1 FY2026 was approximately $187 million, representing a 7% year-over-year increase driven by strong growth in the cybersecurity segment and timing of orders.

Increase in Cybersecurity Revenue

Cybersecurity revenue increased approximately 18% year-over-year, driven by strong growth in both enterprise and service provider customer verticals.

Improved Profit Margins

The company expanded both gross and operating profit margins, with non-GAAP gross profit margin increasing by 1.6 percentage points to 78.7%.

Significant Earnings Per Share Growth

Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share was $0.34, an increase of approximately 21% year-over-year.

Positive Cash Flow and Share Repurchase

Free cash flow for the quarter was $71.7 million, and the company repurchased approximately 761,000 shares of common stock for approximately $15 million.

Netscout Systems (NTCT) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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NTCT Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Oct 30, 2025	2026 (Q2)	0.44 / -	0.47	―	―	―
Aug 07, 2025	2026 (Q1)	0.29 / 0.34	0.28	21.43% (+0.06)
May 08, 2025	2025 (Q4)	0.51 / 0.52	0.55	-5.45% (-0.03)
Jan 30, 2025	2025 (Q3)	0.71 / 0.94	0.73	28.77% (+0.21)
Oct 24, 2024	2025 (Q2)	0.45 / 0.47	0.61	-22.95% (-0.14)
Jul 25, 2024	2025 (Q1)	0.12 / 0.28	0.31	-9.68% (-0.03)
May 09, 2024	2024 (Q4)	0.53 / 0.55	0.38	44.74% (+0.17)
Jan 25, 2024	2024 (Q3)	0.37 / 0.73	1	-27.00% (-0.27)
Nov 02, 2023	2024 (Q2)	0.60 / 0.61	0.57	7.02% (+0.04)
Jul 27, 2023	2024 (Q1)	0.30 / 0.31	0.24	29.17% (+0.07)

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NTCT Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Aug 07, 2025	$21.72	$21.28	-2.03%
May 08, 2025	$21.21	$21.56	+1.65%
Jan 30, 2025	$22.35	$25.06	+12.13%
Oct 24, 2024	$20.90	$20.46	-2.11%

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NTCT EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 0.44.

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