Are analysts right about NETSCOUT Systems, Inc. (NTCT)?

Information Technology · price $39.46 · median target $38.00 (-4%)

In short — Over the past 12 months, 50% of analyst price targets on NETSCOUT Systems, Inc. turned out profitable, for an average return of +14% (across 16 timestamped calls). The current consensus is "Hold" with a median price target of $38.00 (-4% vs the current $39.46, from 1 analysts).

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Current price

$39.46

Median target (12 mo)

$38.00 -4%

Analyst accuracy (1 yr)

50%

Avg return / call (1 yr)

+14%

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Historical analyst accuracy

For NETSCOUT Systems, Inc., we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 50% were profitable, average return +14% (16 calls). At 3 months: +5% average return (56% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.

Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)

Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.

Not enough scored calls for a reliable ranking.

Frequently asked questions

Is NETSCOUT Systems, Inc. a buy right now?

The analyst consensus on NETSCOUT Systems, Inc. (NTCT) is "Hold" (0 bullish, 0 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 50% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.

What is NETSCOUT Systems, Inc.'s price target?

The median 12-month price target is $38.00 (-4% vs $39.46), ranging from $38.00 to $38.00 (1 analysts).

Are analysts accurate on NETSCOUT Systems, Inc.?

Over 1 year, 50% of analyst targets on NETSCOUT Systems, Inc. were profitable, for an average return of +14% (across 16 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.

What is the NETSCOUT Systems, Inc. stock forecast?

Analysts target a median of $38.00 within 12 months, i.e. -4% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $38.00, the most cautious $38.00.

What is the NETSCOUT Systems, Inc. stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?

Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $38.00, -4%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (50%), and the stock's past trajectory.

Is NETSCOUT Systems, Inc. overvalued?

Detailed valuation data for NETSCOUT Systems, Inc. is available in the interactive analysis.

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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.