NetApp (NTAP, $49.78) gets rating downgrade and price target cut from Goldman Sachs, on enterprise market concerns
On Thursday, NetApp shares got a rating downgrade and a price target cut from Goldman Sachs analyst Rod Hall.
Hall lowered his rating on the cloud data services company’s stock to sell from buy. He slashed his price target on the shares as well.
The analyst is concerned that trade tensions and economic uncertainty will weigh on enterprise spending, thereby making NetApp vulnerable. Hill indicated in his note that NetApp’s Enterprise License Agreement guidance of 2% of total revenue in FY’20, which is heavily second-half loaded, may be difficult to achieve given that the deals tend to largely involve larger enterprise customers.
However, several other analysts might have had a somewhat different view in the recent past, regarding NetApp shares. Cowen analyst Karl Ackerman in August upgraded NetApp stock to market perform from underperform and hiked his price target to $45 from $40. Last month, Susquehanna analyst Mehdi Hosseini upgraded his rating to positive from neutral, and also raised his one-year price target to $75 from $54.
NTAP sees its 50-day moving average cross bearishly below its 200-day moving average
The 50-day moving average for NTAP moved below the 200-day moving average on February 05, 2026. This could be a long-term bearish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an downward trend.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on March 10, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on NTAP as a result. In of 83 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for NTAP turned negative on March 10, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 44 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 44 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where NTAP declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 1 day, which means it's wise to expect a price bounce in the near future.
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where NTAP advanced for three days, in of 337 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
NTAP may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is seriously undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (16.807) is normal, around the industry mean (39.278). P/E Ratio (16.554) is within average values for comparable stocks, (141.892). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.134) is also within normal values, averaging (1.524). Dividend Yield (0.021) settles around the average of (0.029) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (2.985) is also within normal values, averaging (74.883).
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to consistent earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 95, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. NTAP’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
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