The earnings call presented a positive outlook with strong revenue and earnings growth, driven primarily by cybersecurity advancements and new product enhancements. The company demonstrated successful customer acquisitions and maintained a strong liquidity position. However, challenges such as a decline in service provider revenue and macroeconomic uncertainty were noted.

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Q2 2026

During NETSCOUT's First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Financial Results Conference Call, the company reported a 7% year-over-year increase in revenue to approximately $187 million, driven by strong growth in the cybersecurity segment, which saw an 18% increase. The company also expanded its gross profit margin, achieving a non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.34, reflecting a 21% year-over-year increase. The service assurance revenue grew by 1%, primarily supported by enterprise customer investments in digital transformation and AIOps. Geographically, the U.S. accounted for 54% of the revenue. NETSCOUT also announced enhancements in their cybersecurity offerings, including AI-backed solutions and alignment with the NIST Zero-Trust security framework, reinforcing their strategic position in the market. The company reaffirmed its fiscal year 2026 revenue guidance of $825 million to $865 million and non-GAAP EPS of $2.25 to $2.40.

Strong Revenue Growth

Revenue for Q1 of fiscal year 2026 was approximately $187 million, representing a 7% year-over-year increase. This growth was driven by strong performance in the cybersecurity area.

Increased Earnings

Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share increased approximately 21% year-over-year to $0.34, reflecting the benefit of restructuring and cost management initiatives.

Cybersecurity Revenue Surge

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

Successful Product Enhancements

Introduction of new AI-backed enhancements to NETSCOUT Arbor Edge Defense and NETSCOUT Arbor Enterprise Manager Adaptive DDoS solutions to enhance defense and improve reporting.

Major Customer Wins

Secured a high 7-figure order with a U.S. government agency and a low 7-figure deal with a major Latin American financial institution, reflecting strong traction in both service assurance and cybersecurity solutions.

Strong Liquidity Position

Ended the first quarter with $543.5 million in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities, representing an increase of $51 million since the end of fiscal year 2025.

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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