
NetScout Systems (NTCT) earnings history, EPS estimates, revenue forecasts and company guidance.
Earnings Per Share (Non-GAAP)
Quarterly Revenue (Billions)
NetScout Systems (NTCT) last issued guidance on August 6, 2026 for fiscal year 2027. The company guided earnings per share in the range of $2.65 - $2.8, compared to a consensus EPS estimate of $2.6. NetScout Systems also guided revenue in the range of $885M - $915M for the period.
Compared to prior guidance, NetScout Systems maintained its EPS outlook from a previous range of $2.65 - $2.8. On the revenue side, the company maintained its revenue forecast from a prior range of $885M - $915M.
NetScout Systems has issued 18 guidance updates between October 27, 2022 and August 6, 2026. During this period, the company raised its outlook 6 times and lowered it 3 times, providing investors with insight into management's evolving expectations.
| Metric | Q1 '27 | Q4 '26 | Q3 '26 | Q2 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Per Share (Non-GAAP) | ||||
| Estimate | $0.35 | $0.43 | $0.78 | $0.39 |
| Actual | $0.52 | $0.52 | $1.00 | $0.62 |
| Surprise | +48.6% | +20.9% | +28.2% | +59.0% |
| Revenue | ||||
| Estimate | $196.1M | $199.1M | $234.5M | $200.4M |
| Actual | $210.4M | $203.0M | $250.7M | $219.0M |
| Surprise | +7.33% | +1.97% | +6.90% | +9.28% |
| Metric | Q2 '27E | Q3 '27E | Q4 '27E | Q1 '28E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Per Share (Non-GAAP) | ||||
| Consensus | $0.64 | $0.93 | $0.53 | $0.39 |
| Revenue | ||||
| Consensus | $218.9M | $257.6M | — | — |
| Fiscal Quarter | Date Reported | Actual EPS | Estimated EPS | Surprise % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Aug 6, 2026 | $0.52 | $0.35 | 48.6 % |
| Q4 | May 7, 2026 | $0.52 | $0.43 | 20.9 % |
| Q3 | Feb 5, 2026 | $1.00 | $0.78 | 28.2 % |
| Q2 | Nov 6, 2025 | $0.62 | $0.39 | 59.0 % |
| Fiscal Quarter | Date Reported | Actual Revenue | Estimated Revenue | Surprise % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Aug 6, 2026 | $210.42M | $196.06M | 7.33 % |
| Q4 | May 7, 2026 | $203.04M | $199.12M | 1.97 % |
| Q3 | Feb 5, 2026 | $250.70M | $234.53M | 6.90 % |
| Q2 | Nov 6, 2025 | $219.02M | $200.42M | 9.28 % |