Recent discussions on X about NetScout Systems (NTCT) have centered around the company's latest research on Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks and a new analyst rating. Posts on the platform highlight the firm's report, which underscores the persistent threat of DDoS attacks on critical infrastructure, sparking conversations about the relevance of NetScout’s cybersecurity solutions in today’s digital landscape. Many users appear intrigued by the potential growth implications for the company amidst rising cyber threats.
Additionally, there’s notable buzz around a recent 'Buy' rating from an analyst firm, with a price target significantly above the current trading level, as mentioned in several posts on X. This has fueled speculation about whether the stock has been overlooked in the cybersecurity sector, with some users pointing to the company’s positioning in network monitoring as a potential driver for future gains. The mix of technical research and analyst optimism has kept the dialogue lively and forward-looking.
Note: This discussion summary was generated from an AI condensation of post data.
NetScout Systems Insider Trading Activity
NetScout Systems insiders have traded $NTCT stock on the open market 8 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 0 have been purchases and 8 have been sales.
Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $NTCT stock by insiders over the last 6 months:
- ALFRED GRASSO has made 0 purchases and 2 sales selling 11,000 shares for an estimated $267,233.
- MICHAEL SZABADOS has made 0 purchases and 2 sales selling 11,500 shares for an estimated $262,426.
- JOSEPH G JR HADZIMA has made 0 purchases and 2 sales selling 7,000 shares for an estimated $160,580.
- JOHN DOWNING (EVP, World-Wide Sales) has made 0 purchases and 2 sales selling 6,000 shares for an estimated $134,610.
To track insider transactions, check out Quiver Quantitative's insider trading dashboard.
NetScout Systems Hedge Fund Activity
We have seen 117 institutional investors add shares of NetScout Systems stock to their portfolio, and 126 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.
Here are some of the largest recent moves:
- CIBC PRIVATE WEALTH GROUP LLC removed 1,012,941 shares (-71.4%) from their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $25,131,066
- ALYESKA INVESTMENT GROUP, L.P. removed 594,954 shares (-100.0%) from their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $12,499,983
- ROYAL BANK OF CANADA added 588,146 shares (+1135.5%) to their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $14,591,902
- BLACKROCK, INC. removed 444,297 shares (-3.7%) from their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $11,023,008
- AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC added 406,004 shares (+235.2%) to their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $10,072,959
- PENSERRA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC added 395,062 shares (+inf%) to their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $9,801,488
- D. E. SHAW & CO., INC. removed 356,677 shares (-36.4%) from their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $8,849,156
To track hedge funds' stock portfolios, check out Quiver Quantitative's institutional holdings dashboard.
NetScout Systems Analyst Ratings
Wall Street analysts have issued reports on $NTCT in the last several months. We have seen 1 firms issue buy ratings on the stock, and 0 firms issue sell ratings.
Here are some recent analyst ratings:
- B. Riley Securities issued a "Buy" rating on 08/26/2025
To track analyst ratings and price targets for NetScout Systems, check out Quiver Quantitative's $NTCT forecast page.
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